Prairieland Partners, Iola’s John Deere dealership, plans to build a new facility along U.S. 169 at the northeast edge of town. Iola and Allen County officials gave their stamps of approval Monday and Tuesday, respectively,…

It’s been about a year since major construction was completed at Iola Elementary School, and the school board is just now spending the last dollar. Board members approved two outdoor projects on Monday that will…

A construction company is crying foul over the Iola City Council’s decision to go with another bidder to handle a street extension project in north Iola. Kent Wicker is president of Heck & Wicker, Inc.…

COLONY — Darren McGhee remembers a time not that long ago when maybe 20 or 30 folks would gather for Sunday services at Colony Christian Church. Occasionally, a new member would join the congregation. Then…

The nation’s spring construction season is starting up, and, in theory, it should be a big one. The 2021 bipartisan infrastructure law devoted more than $1 trillion dollars to upgrading the country’s roads, rails and…

The cost of electrical improvements at Allen County Regional Airport will be significantly less than expected due to bids coming in below expectations.  Mitch Garner, Public Works director, told commissioners that bids were opened earlier…

Natalie Bell was thinking about a career in art after college when a welding class and a delivery of four pizzas changed her career trajectory. “I was taking a delivery out to a construction site…

Bids to open a new cell at the Allen County Landfill came in significantly less than expected. Commissioners approved a bid of $2.36 million from Halcomb Construction of Nevada, Mo. They expected bids would be…

LE ROY — The loss of one of Le Roy’s oldest buildings is leading to a new housing venture for working-class families. Construction is nearly complete on a new triplex in downtown Le Roy at…

Preparation work continues to open a new cell at the Allen County Landfill. The county received five bids for the project last week, Public Works Director Mitch Garner told commissioners Tuesday morning. He and an…