A former deputy who now teaches law enforcement skills at Allen Community College is challenging Sheriff Bryan Murphy for his job. Anthony Maness and Murphy, both Republicans, have filed for the sheriff’s race, setting up…

A portion of Allen County may be a step closer to broadband internet access. The county commission agreed Tuesday to give their support via a letter and a $1,000 pledge to a broadband grant application…

Allen County residents can expect to see a potential 10-25 percent increase in property valuations this year, according to Allen County Appraiser Jami Clark.  “That doesn’t mean every single property,” Clark clarified to county commissioners…

County co-investment in a broadband grant application process was central to Tuesday’s commissioners meeting. KwiKom Communications of Iola is currently seeking the county’s assistance in a $2 million broadband project that will bring internet to…

If road repair efforts are to continue in earnest this spring and summer, Allen County commissioners will soon have to decide what to do with a 31-year-old chip spreader. Its front axle broke last July,…

Thanks to a concerned citizen in Mildred, a storm siren was recently found to no longer be working in the small community. Allen County Emergency Management Coordinator Jason Trego noted to county commissioners Tuesday morning…

BJC Health System of St. Louis and Saint Luke’s Health System of Kansas City officially became one health system this week. Saint Luke’s operates Allen County Regional Hospital in Iola. Patients will experience no immediate…

With the bulk of Tuesday’s meeting being held in executive session, the Allen County commissioners held a brief public portion in which they heard routine updates. Allen County Appraiser Jami Clark discussed the purchase of…

Allen County’s participation in Iola’s 2024 Neighborhood Revitalization Program (NRP) has some loose ends, Allen County Treasurer Darolyn Maley told county commissioners Tuesday.  The program offers a tax rebate to Iola property owners who make…

Allen County Area Retired School Personnel met Wednesday, Dec. 6.Vice President Kathy Clemans presided over the meeting with nine members in attendance. Treasurer Sharon Grisier reported she was successful in securing a $100 grant for…