While Allen County’s Planning and Zoning Board is closing in on finalizing regulations for a proposed battery energy storage system (BESS), the potential project itself is on hold. The company behind the proposal, Mission Clean…

Allen County residents will have a chance to experience the daily challenges faced by low-income families when the rescheduled Community Action Poverty Simulation takes place Wednesday, April 23, from 3 to 6 p.m. at the…

Jeff Jackson, a 24-year employee with Allen County, worked his final day with the Road & Bridge department Friday. A retirement celebration was held Friday afternoon and Jackson was recognized for his years of service.…

Allen County will be participating in the Kansas Statewide Tornado Drill at 10 a.m., Wednesday, March 5. All weekly storm siren tests that are conducted by Allen County 911 will occur at this time instead…

The Allen County Poverty Simulation that was originally scheduled for 3 to 6 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 26, has been postponed. According to Jessica McGinnis of Allen County Multi-Agency Team (ACMAT), it was postponed due to…

An overlooked warranty was a source of confusion during Tuesday morning’s Allen County Commission meeting, when commissioners met with Josh Heller and Zack Morrison of the Independence-based H&H Roofing and Restoration LLC, to discuss possible…

Allen County Commissioners agreed to a 180-day moratorium in regards to a proposed battery energy storage system (BESS) in the southeast part of the county at their meeting Tuesday. Zoning Director Terry Call discussed the…

Allen County Commissioners arrived at a solution Tuesday morning after a change in a grant’s eligibility requirements. Last year, Your Community Foundation (YCF) qualified for a grant from the Patterson Foundation of Kansas City. The…

Debbie Bearden laid bare the facts before Iola City Council members Monday evening: in order to continue, the Allen County Farmers Market needs help. “The Farmers Market has to have staff to carry out the…

Dear Editor,  On July 31, 2024, before 9 a.m., I fell at my home and broke both bones in my right leg right below the knee cap.  I was transported to the Iola hospital by…