2015 Thrive Award Winners
The annual Thrive Allen County dinner and awards banquet was held on November 20th 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. Award for Excellence...
Public Health Expert Mark Fenton to Visit Allen County October 25-27
Mark Fenton, a nationally-recognized expert in public health, planning, and transportation issues, is visiting Allen County October 25-27, 2015. Fenton will help Allen County communities evaluate their built environment, discuss the importance of integrating activity...
Thrive Announces Iola Supermarket and Housing Plans
Project Requires County Approval to Proceed Thrive Allen County announced today that G&W Foods, Inc., a Willow Springs, Missouri-based supermarket chain, has submitted a letter of intent to build a new store in Iola. The proposed 15,000 square foot store would be...
Talking Trails in Iola
Each month, a “See, Hear Iola” presentation takes place at the Riverfront Park Community Building, in which community leaders inform the public about what’s going on in the city. For April, Thrive Allen County Executive Director David Toland spoke...