The Chamber discusses the Citywide Garage Sale, upcoming community events and Farm City Days forms; Rachel Smith joins Chamber Chat to talk about Luke’s Legacy Foundation and Childhood Cancer Awareness Month; and the community is encouraged to Paint the Town Gold and help raise awareness.

September is National Recovery Month, and Thrive Allen County is highlighting recovery resources in Southeast Kansas; the SEK Recovery House provides a substance-free, recovery-focused place to live for men rebuilding their lives; and community support is needed to sustain the Recovery House and expand services.

Shop Hop 2026 gives locals and visitors a free way to support local businesses and earn points; the Chamber explains how to use the free community calendar; and shopping local helps support local businesses, events and community improvements, with several Coffey County events coming up in September.

The Chamber recaps last week’s events and upcoming activities, including the Demo Derby, Movie on the Square and Citywide Garage Sale; and Lehigh State Park joins Chamber Chat to talk about camping, boating, fishing, swimming, the event space and what’s coming next at the park.

The Bowlus Fine Arts Center recaps last week’s first show and Laura Spencer’s art exhibit; Bill W. and Dr. Bob begins the Sleeper Family Trust Speaker Series Friday; Lenny Bruce comes Saturday as a separate special event; and series tickets are still available before the first shows.

Thrive Allen County is hosting a community conversation in Savonburg; and Megan discusses Recovery Month, the SEK Recovery House and community support for people working toward recovery.

The Coffey County Cancer Support Group joins Ad Astra to talk about supporting local families facing cancer and how the community can get involved; and upcoming events include the eCommunity launch party, Coffee and Conversation, Pioneer Days and the Mexican Fiesta.

The Bowlus Fine Arts Center talks about the upcoming trip to Milwaukee to see performers and plan future programming; Ronnie Marmo reflects on his time in Iola; and Mandy discusses bringing new performances, music and ideas to the community.