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Allen County 4th Annual Veterans Day Mess Call to be held Friday, November 7 at 6 PM

Thursday, October 2

IOLA, Kan. — All tables have been sponsored for the 4th Annual Veterans Day Mess Call, which will be held Friday, Nov. 7 at 1800 hours military or 6 p.m. civilian time at the Iola North Community Building.Reservations are now being accepted for the... Read More.

Allen County Commission Approves 911 Console Upgrades and Proceed with Writing of Appraiser Tablet Software

Tuesday, September 30

ALLEN COUNTY, Kan. — Two items from past meetings were back before the Allen County Commission Tuesday, as it approved proceeding with purchase of new consoles for the 911 center. On a 2-1 vote Commissioner David Lee opposed, it accepted the low bid submitted... Read More.

Allen Livestock Judging Team Competes at Prof Lidvall Memorial

Sunday, September 28

The Allen Community College Livestock Judging Team traveled across Tennessee Sept. 17–21 to compete in the Prof Lidvall Memorial Collegiate Livestock Judging Contest, gaining valuable experience and recognition along the way.The team began its journey with practice stops at several farms and ranches, including... Read More.

Allen Volleyball Splits Matches at KCK Tourney

Wednesday, September 24

Allen Community College's Red Devils went 2-2 at a Kansas City Kansas tournament over the weekend.The Allen Community College Red Devils picked up a pair of wins while competing in the Kansas City Kansas Community College volleyball tournament over the weekend.After opening the tournament... Read More.

Allen County Bridge Replacement to begin Next Month

Wednesday, September 24

ALLEN COUNTY, Kan. — The Kansas Department of Transportation is closing a county road in Allen County for bridge replacement beginning the week of Oct. 13.The bridge over Elm Creek located 0.5 mile south and 3.2 miles west of Moran on Nebraska Road has... Read More.

Allen County Commissioners Review City Road Projects, Landfill Upgrades and Grant Applications

Tuesday, September 23

ALLEN COUNTY, Kan. — Humboldt City Administrator Cole Herder told Allen County Commissioners Tuesday they were pleased with the chip seal work county crews recently completed. This year's work involved four streets in the city, and they are able to hit all streets in... Read More.

Allen CC shooting team debuts in Sedgwick

Thursday, September 18

Allen Community College's newest sports program made its over the weekend and participating athletes had a blast.The Allen Community College shooting sports team competed in its first event Sept. 13 at the Kansas Trap Shooting Association in Sedgwick.Each student participated in two 100-round trap... Read More.

Allen Collegiate Farm Bureau Elects Officers, Prepares for Fall Leadership Events

Wednesday, September 17

IOLA, Kan. (Sept. 17, 2025) — Allen Community College agriculture students gathered Sept. 10 at Sam and Louie’s restaurant in Iola for the September Collegiate Farm Bureau meeting, where they elected new officers and discussed upcoming leadership opportunities.Sophomore Kynlee Lind of Burlington was elected... Read More.

Moran Man, One Time Candidate for Governor, Arrested after Allen County Courthouse Disturbance

Thursday, September 11

ALLEN COUNTY, Kan. — A Moran man who has been a frequent critic of local government was arrested Wednesday after a disturbance at the Allen County Courthouse.According to the Allen County Sheriff's Office, George A. “Arlyn” Briggs, 68, had been inside the courthouse Wednesday... Read More.

Allen Community College Announces 2025–2026 Student Senate Leadership

Wednesday, September 10

IOLA, Kan. — Allen Community College is proud to announce the newly elected Student Senate leadership for the 2025–2026 academic year. These outstanding student leaders were elected last week and will represent the student body, advocate for student interests, and help shape campus life... Read More.

Allen Livestock Judging Team Practices at Kansas State Fair

Wednesday, September 10

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Allen Community College livestock judging team traveled to the Kansas State Fair on Saturday, Sept. 6, to participate in a practice workout alongside collegiate teams from Butler, Fort Scott, Hutchinson, and Kansas State University. The Allen team evaluated six classes of... Read More.

La Harpe Considers Ending Fire Services, Allen County Reviews Landfill Updates, Appraiser Technology Purchase

Tuesday, September 9

ALLEN COUNTY, Kan. — The City of La Harpe may be looking at getting out of the fire protection business. That potential was brought up by Commissioner David Lee during Tuesday's Allen County Commission meeting, and Lee said while it might be a good... Read More.