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...
The Southwind Rail Trail grand opening ceremony was June 8th in Iola, with over 100 people in attendance. Speakers included trail volunteer Jay Kretzmeier, Clark Coan of the Sunflower Rail Trails Conservancy, Don Becker of the Iola City Council, Dick Works of the...
Dear Thrive Supporters: As we enter the New Year, I’d like to bring you up to speed on what’s in store for Thrive and our work to build a healthier, more prosperous Allen County in 2013. Our core work—improving the health of Allen Countians—will continue to grow in...
Have you ever wondered why the people who need to work the most are the ones that don’t keep the job? Do they seem to have crisis after crisis, excuse after excuse for not coming to work? Do you ever wonder “What in the world are these people...
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.