Allen County Community College News

Browse past news stories for Allen County Community College in Iola, KS:

  • Iolan takes nursing award (The Iola Register)
    posted on November 18, 2009 at 09:10:41 pm
    It’s the challenge of managing the desperately ill that keeps Karen Hayes enthralled with nursing. Not that she wants to see people bad off. But if their symptoms are acute, she’s their gal.
  • District has rich history (The Iola Register)
    posted on November 17, 2009 at 10:40:34 pm
    Don Bain gave a chronological history of USD 257 Monday night at the Townhouse. Bain was the last in a series of Iola Sesquicentennial speakers who over the past year have recalled history singular to Iola in celebration of its 150th birthday.
  • Comets fall to Allen County (Nevada Daily Mail)
    posted on November 17, 2009 at 06:03:32 am
    IOLA, Kan. -- The Cottey College basketball team suffered its fourth loss of the year Saturday as they finished out their trip to the Allen County Classic against the host, Allen County Community College.
  • Comets take control from 'Hounds, win first of season (Nevada Daily Mail)
    posted on November 14, 2009 at 06:03:42 am
    IOLA, Kan. -- Three days and one player made a difference in Cottey College's rematch with Fort Scott Community College Friday afternoon as the teams met in the Citizens Bank Classic at Allen County Community College.
  • Fanfare (The Newton Kansan)
    posted on October 29, 2009 at 06:58:10 pm
    HILLSBORO — The Tabor College volleyball team moved a step closer to a Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference title with a four-game win over rival Bethel Wednesday night in Hillsboro.
  • Park flood zone discussions continue (The Iola Register)
    posted on October 28, 2009 at 08:10:31 pm
    It’s too soon to tell if a trip to Washington, D.C., will affect the federal government’s opinion that Iola’s Riverside Park should be considered in a flood-prone area.
  • College rejects Star-Bright offer (The Iola Register)
    posted on October 14, 2009 at 09:00:39 pm
    Marla Bright told Allen County commissioners Tuesday a collaborative program between Star-Bright Aviation and Allen County Community College won’t occur.
  • ACCC’s ‘Beauty’ a sight to behold (The Iola Register)
    posted on October 8, 2009 at 09:00:19 pm
    The lesson offered from the Allen County Community College production of “Beauty and the Beast” is timeless — true beauty lies within.
  • Iola artist featured (The Iola Register)
    posted on October 7, 2009 at 08:46:06 pm
    Iolan Steven R. Greenwall has been named the featured artist for this year’s “Autumn Art Fair” sponsored by the Parsons Arts and Humanities Council. Greenwall’s exhibit will be on display at the Carnegie Arts Center in Parsons from Oct. 14 to Oct. 25.
  • Costumes a ‘Beauty’ for ACCC play (The Iola Register)
    posted on October 5, 2009 at 08:30:29 pm
    From talking clocks to an animated feather duster, the upcoming Allen County Community College production of “Beauty and the Beast” will feature an assortment of colorful and elaborate costumes.
  • Getting a second chance (The Iola Register)
    posted on September 30, 2009 at 09:45:19 pm
    Lynne Allison said she was a rebellious youth who didn’t think she needed an education. She dropped out of high school her sophomore year. A former straight A student and scholarship recipient, Shelley McFadden thought partying with her friends was more important than school.
  • Walk, roll points to needs (The Iola Register)
    posted on September 28, 2009 at 08:45:39 pm
    Marie Clement enjoyed her visit to Iola this weekend as Ms. Wheelchair Kansas. Clement’s purpose was to help raise awareness about mobility impairment as part of the Resource Center for Independent Living’s Walk and Roll around the Iola square Saturday morning.
  • Theater year bright (The Iola Register)
    posted on September 26, 2009 at 05:45:29 am
    Preparations for the upcoming Allen County Community College production of “Beauty and the Beast” can best be compared to a three-ring circus, Tony Piazza admits.
  • Thrive eyes transportation needs (The Iola Register)
    posted on September 23, 2009 at 10:16:51 pm
    Allen County commissioners Tuesday approved a grant application for money to assess transportation needs in the county. David Toland, Thrive Allen County executive director, said $8,000 would be sought from the Health Care Foundation of Greater Kansas City to determine need and a solution.
  • Poor Farm crosses going back up (The Iola Register)
    posted on September 23, 2009 at 10:16:41 pm
    Crosses are going back up at the old Allen County Poor Farm north of town. That decision came at during Tuesday morning’s county commission meeting. Crosses have been roadside about four miles north of Iola for decades.
  • Tug-of-war over EMS (The Iola Register)
    posted on September 19, 2009 at 07:30:19 am
    While county and city officials remain adamant about maintaining separate emergency medical services, their constituents are paying for an overabundance of services.
  • New faces join Jefferson staff (The Iola Register)
    posted on September 17, 2009 at 09:00:49 pm
    (Editor’s note: The start of the 2009-10 school year has brought several new faces to area public schools. The Register is profiling new educators with brief bits of biographical information. Today’s roundup features new teachers at Jefferson Elementary School — USD 257.)
  • Flight school seeks funding (The Iola Register)
    posted on September 16, 2009 at 09:30:39 pm
    Allen County commissioners were asked Tuesday for financial assistance for Star-Bright Aviation, which operates a flight school at Allen County Airport.
  • Humboldt tops state AYP targets (The Iola Register)
    posted on September 15, 2009 at 08:30:49 pm
    HUMBOLDT — New high school counselor Staci Wiatrak dazzled the USD 258 Board of Education Monday night with her non-stop energy, reeling off a long list of tasks she has already accomplished in a mere month on the job.
  • Meaning of crosses disputed (The Iola Register)
    posted on September 11, 2009 at 10:16:38 pm
    The history behind a group of crosses — recently pulled down at the Allen County Community College Farm north of Iola — took center stage at the ACCC Board of Trustees meeting Thursday.
  • City to build new multi-use fields (The Iola Register)
    posted on September 11, 2009 at 10:15:19 pm
    New multi-use athletic fields are coming to Iola — soon. “We hope to have them ready by spring,” said City Administrator Judy Brig-ham, with work to begin as soon as possible.
  • Poor Farm crosses will be reinstalled (The Iola Register)
    posted on September 9, 2009 at 10:15:39 pm
    Crosses marking graves along old U.S. 169 about five miles north of Iola will be replaced, Allen County Commissioner Gary McIntosh said Tuesday.
  • NEO volleyballers open with tourney (Miami News-Record)
    posted on September 9, 2009 at 01:26:19 pm
    IOLA, Kan. — After three weeks of preseason practice and scrimmages, the Northeastern A&M Lady Norse volleyball team opens the season Saturday in the Allen County Community College Invitational Tournament.
  • Volunteerism keeps festival growing (The Iola Register)
    posted on September 4, 2009 at 09:30:42 pm
    COLONY — It was a brief conversation nearly five years ago, but it’s one that’s stuck with Marla Bain. Bain, 26, had just agreed to chair the Colony Day Committee and — as she’s fond of doing — struck up a conversation about the fall festival with folks about town.
  • Red Devils holding ACCC Invitational (The Iola Register)
    posted on September 3, 2009 at 08:43:03 pm
    Allen County Community College’s Red Devils welcome in five other teams Saturday to the 2009 ACCC Invitational volleyball tournament. The tournament is at Iola High School to utilize two volleyball courts. Action begins at 9 a.m.
  • Labor Day fun planned (The Iola Register)
    posted on September 2, 2009 at 09:30:50 pm
    Iola’s ongoing Sesquicentennial Celebration will focus on the leisure activities of yesteryear as part of a Labor Day festival. “Past Times on the Square” will feature a number of activities for the young and the young at heart, said Luke Bycroft, Iola recreation director.
  • ACCC comes out even in tournament (The Iola Register)
    posted on September 2, 2009 at 09:13:25 pm
    EL DORADO — After losing their first two matches of last weekend’s Butler Community College Invitational, the Allen County Community College Red Devils evened things out with two wins.
  • Fall sports take center stage (The Iola Register)
    posted on August 28, 2009 at 10:40:37 pm
    Scrimmages have been had. Practices are getting down to the nitty gritty. Athletes and coaches are ready for the first competition of the 2009 fall sports season.
  • New faces join Lincoln staff (The Iola Register)
    posted on August 27, 2009 at 09:19:18 pm
    (Editor’s note: The start of the 2009-10 school year has brought several new faces to area public schools. The Register is profiling new educators with brief biographies. Today’s roundup features new teachers at Lincoln Elementary School -USD 257.)
  • Confidence grows for ACCC volleyball team (The Iola Register)
    posted on August 24, 2009 at 09:10:37 pm
    Confidence builds confidence. “I’m more confident in my coaching abilities this season. I’m more comfortable as head coach,” said Jessica Peters, who enters her third season as Allen County Community College head volleyball coach.