Allen County Debates Funding for Bowlus Fine Arts Center

The Allen County Commission spent Tuesday’s meeting debating funding for the Bowlus Fine Arts Center in Iola. Bowlus Director Mandy Moyer pushed back after commissioners discussed possible funding cuts. Moyer said the Bowlus hosted 40 performances last year and drew more than 10,000 patrons, including about 3,000 students. Commission Chairman David Lee said more financial details are needed to decide future funding.