The Iola Police Department has earned a Platinum award in the AAA Community Traffic Safety Program for their work in making the community safer for biking and walking. AAA spokesman James Hanni said the award recognized a number of recent city projects dealing with...
The City of Moran sent out a Thrive-designed survey with recent utility bills, requesting resident opinions on the idea of a community exercise center: Another signature program of Thrive also is taking shape. Surveys were sent with utility bills last month asking...
With tremendous volunteer and community support, the Lehigh Portland Trails are moving forward towards a grand opening in Summer 2016. The completed trails will include about 2 miles of wide graveled trail, and about 5.5 miles of natural-surface singletrack trails...
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...
Last night, the Iola City Council enacted a Complete Streets Policy by a unanimous vote. What is a Complete Streets Policy? The purpose of the Complete Streets Policy is to use an interdisciplinary approach to incorporate the needs of all Users into the design,...
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.