In early February, the Iola City Council listened to testimony from local residents about a proposed ordinance that would limit tobacco sales to those 21 and older, then gave preliminary approval, pending an formal ordinance. With the vote, Iola became the third city...
Thrive Allen County is pleased to announce a new program to help prevent type 2 diabetes. The program, called Thriving Lifestyle, is a lifestyle change intervention where a trained lifestyle coach works with participants to learn how to eat healthy, add physical...
At their February 8th meeting, the Iola City Council heard community input about a proposed Tobacco21 ordinance. Staff from Thrive Allen County spoke before the council, along with testimony from Dr. Bridgett McCandless of the Health Care Foundation of Greater Kansas...
At their February 8th meeting, the Iola City Council heard a presentation from Thrive Allen County staff, along with testimony from residents Mike Jewell, Sue Ellen Warren, Angel Liberty, and Randy Rasa in support of the Complete Streets Policy that was under...
Progress continues on the redevelopment of the former Allen County Hospital site in Iola. Supermarket Upsized In late January G&W Foods announced that they are increasing the size of their new supermarket that will anchor the development from 15,000 to 17,000...
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.