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Panthers Battle Back to Draw Allen County in Conference Opener

Monday, September 8

CHANUTE, Kan. – The #2 ranked Neosho County Community College men's soccer team showed resilience in their KJCCC conference opener on Sunday afternoon, rallying from two goals down to secure a 2-2 draw with rivals Allen County Community College at the Chanute Sports Complex. Allen... Read More.

Allen County Commission Hear Final Walkthrough on Landfill Expansion Project, Funding Request for Humboldt’s 67th Biblesta Approved

Tuesday, September 2

ALLEN COUNTY, Kan. — Allen County Public Works Director Mitch Garner told County Commissioners Tuesday a final walk-through on the Landfill expansion project is scheduled to take place Thursday with a KDHE Representative. Most of the punch list items have been taken care of... Read More.

Allen County Commission Approves Budgets and Discusses Road Maintenance and Community Development

Wednesday, August 27

ALLEN COUNTY, Kan. — The Allen County Commission Tuesday evening approved the budgets for the county, three fire districts and two sewer districts and the resolutions for each to exceed the Revenue Neutral Rate. During public hearings on the budgets, there was considerable discussion... Read More.

Thrive Allen County Awards Finalists Named

Monday, August 25

ALLEN COUNTY, Kan. — Thrive Allen County announced Monday the finalists for the 18th Annual Award Celebration.Finalists in the Education category of Haile Luken, Dug Kerr and the Allen Entrepreneurship Series.Recreation finalists are Allen County Country Club, Biblesta, and Iola Community Theatre. The finalists... Read More.

One Person in Allen County Loses $13K through Countywide Scam

Monday, August 25

ALLEN COUNTY, Kan. —The Allen County Sheriff's Office recently took another scam report where an "elderly" person lost some $13,000. It could have been worse though.After receiving an alert on their cell phone and calling the number, a confident and convincing official-sounding person explained... Read More.

Allen County Commission to Discuss 2026 Budget and Levy Adjustments at Upcoming Meeting

Sunday, August 24

ALLEN COUNTY, Kan. — The Allen County Commission will hold hearings on their proposed 2026 budget Tuesday evening at 6:30 at part of the regular meeting at the Courthouse that begins at 6. The Commission usually holds an evening meeting the third Tuesday of... Read More.

Floodplain Mapping Appeal Process Underway for Allen, Neosho Counties

Wednesday, August 20

Appeal periods are now open with the Kansas Department of Agriculture's Division of Water Resources on proposed floodplain maps for Allen and Neosho counties. The Allen County map was released for public review in November 2023 with the Neosho County Map released in August... Read More.

Allen County Commission Gives Final Approval to Change County’s Emergency Notification System, Hear Presentation on Iola Community Conversation

Tuesday, August 12

ALLEN COUNTY, Kan. — Allen County Commissioners this morning gave final approval for a change in the emergency notification system the county uses. Last week Emergency Management Director Jason Trego presented a proposal from Genasys, which would provide a product that would be better... Read More.

Emergency Crews Rescue Man Trapped in Grain Bin Near Iola

Friday, August 8

ALLEN COUNTY, Kan. — Emergency crews rescued a 67-year-old man from a grain bin last night about nine miles northeast of Iola.According to a release early this morning from the Allen County Sheriff's Office, Emergency units were dispatched at 7:45 PM to Bernsten Farms... Read More.

Concern Voiced to Allen County Commissioners on SEKMHC Funding Cut

Tuesday, August 5

IOLA, Kan. — Iola Veterinarian Darrel Monfort questioned Allen County Commissioners Tuesday about their decision to eliminate all but one dollar of the funding it provides to Southeast Kansas Mental Health Center, voicing concerns on the impact it would have on services.“I think it... Read More.

Allen County Commissioners Approve New 911 Voice Recording System

Tuesday, August 5

ALLEN COUNTY, Kan. — Allen County Commissioners this morning approved the purchase of a new voice recording system for 911 dispatch, opting to go with the premier partner package offered by Equiture, which carries a cost over five years of just over $49,800. This... Read More.

Allen County Commissioners Hear Report on Last Week’s Fire at the Landfill; 911 Director Recommends New Voice Recording System for Dispatch

Tuesday, July 29

ALLEN COUNTY, Kan. — Allen County Public Works Director Mitch Garner gave a report to County Commissioners Tuesday morning on last week's fire at the landfill. Approximately 950 square yards burned in the fire, which was put out in about two hours by crews... Read More.