The 2nd annual Portland Alley Marathon is scheduled for November 16th, 2013. Individuals and teams are welcome. “Portland Alley” is the 26.2 mile corridor from Iola Kansas to Chanute Kansas where Portland cement has been produced since the early 20th...
At an event scheduled for October 3, 2013 in Iola, Sheldon Weisgrau, director of the Health Reform Resource Project, will discuss health care, health insurance and why health reform is an important public policy issue. Mr. Weisgrau will talk about the ACA (Affordable...
The new health insurance Marketplace begins enrollment October 1 with coverage commencing as early as January 1, 2014. This is a great opportunity for the uninsured in Allen to get affordable coverage. Enrollment in the new health insurance Marketplace begins Oct.1...
KHI News reports on the role that Thrive Allen County played in the recent decision of Catalyst Artificial Lift to expand its manufacturing operations in Iola: Texas oil-field supplier boosts southeast Kansas economy IOLA — Ron Riebel worked more than two decades at...
Catalyst Artificial Lift Announces Purchase of Former Haldex Facility Downhole Pump Operation To Bring 120 Jobs to Allen County Catalyst Artificial Lift, LLC, a Gainesville, Texas-based manufacturer and wholesaler of oilfield reciprocating rod pumps, announced today...
Thrive’s mission is to support and encourage programs, policies and resources that promote access to healthcare, healthy lifestyles, and positive community conversation that improves the well-being of residents of Allen County, Kansas.