Iola Earns Platinum Traffic Safety Award
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...
Moran Seeks Exercise Center
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...
Lehigh Portland Trails Progress, Winter 2016
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...
Iola Tobacco21 Ordinance Protects Minors From Tobacco Addiction
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...