The annual Thrive Allen County dinner and awards banquet was held on November 16th in Iola, Kansas. The event is an opportunity to share the great work of our county, and to honor people who’ve made a positive difference in our communities. Congratulations to...
Thrive’s Annual Dinner will be held on Friday, November 16. During the Annual Dinner we honor and celebrate organizations and individuals who have made positive impacts in our community. This year’s finalists are as follows: In the category of Excellence...
Do you know that finding just 30 minutes to take a walk most days of the week can be beneficial to your well-being? We all know, though, that it’s hard to find time in our busy schedules for physical activity. Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas is helping us...
The Washington Avenue Pedestrian Bridge (also known as the ‘King of Trails’ bridge) will have its official ribbon cutting on Saturday, May 5th at 2:00pm! We invite you to join us as we celebrate this connection from Iola, Kansas to the Lehigh Portland...
The Allen County Farmers’ Market is a weekly open air fresh food market that takes place in three locations within Allen County, with the most recognized location on the southeast corner of the historic downtown square in Iola, Kansas. The Allen County Farmers’ Market...
On Tuesday, April 3rd, a group of more than 20 Allen Countians joined with 200 Kansas residents to rally for KanCare Expansion at the Kansas State Capitol in an event led by the Alliance for a Healthy Kansas. Thrive Allen County’s CEO, David Toland, closed out...
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.