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Discover the latest news, project updates, funding announcements, and stories highlighting the work happening across North Central Kansas. Browse articles by topic to learn how NCRPC is partnering with communities, businesses, and organizations to strengthen our region.
Community Development
NCRPC Accepting Nominations for the 2026 Lifetime Public Service Award
The NCRPC is accepting nominations for the 2026 Lifetime Public Service Award recognizing long-term leadership and community impact across the region.
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May 8
Washington County Automotive Business Completes Addition
Duis Automotive LLC expanded its Hanover facility to increase service capacity and continue supporting rural residents and agricultural producers.
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May 8
Courtland Prepares to Host Connecting Entrepreneurial Communities Conference
Courtland, Kansas, will host the annual Connecting Entrepreneurial Communities conference focused on entrepreneurship, innovation, and rural community growth.
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May 7
Kansas Micro-Internships Connect Students, Employers
The Kansas Micro-Internships program connects students with paid, short-term projects while helping Kansas businesses and organizations access workforce support at no cost.
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May 5
Growing the Housing Stock
The Rural Development Group is expanding housing opportunities across rural Kansas through new home construction focused on affordability and long-term community growth.
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May 1
Two Students Selected to Win 2026 Rural Voices Youth Contest
Two North Central Kansas seniors were named winners of the 2025-2026 Rural Voices Youth Contest for essays focused on leadership, opportunity, and the future of rural Kansas communities.
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Mar 5
CDBG Road Show Coming to Beloit to Highlight Community Development Funding Opportunities
A business purchase opportunity brought Samantha Parker and Cameron Morris back to Concordia to operate Liquor Outlet with support from NCRPC financing programs.
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Dec 23, 2025
Local Business Opportunity Attracts Couple to Concordia
A business purchase opportunity brought Samantha Parker and Cameron Morris back to Concordia to operate Liquor Outlet with support from NCRPC financing programs.
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Dec 19, 2025
NCRPC Announces Staffing Updates
The NCRPC announced several staff role updates and leadership changes aimed at strengthening organizational operations and regional service efforts.
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Dec 17, 2025
Funding Available in Eligible Kansas Counties for New Home Construction
The Kansas Housing Cooperative Loan Program provides forgivable loan funding to support new home construction and affordable housing development in rural Kansas.
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Dec 10, 2025
Project Spotlight: City of Miltonvale Completes Street Improvements
A KDOT Cost Share grant helped the City of Miltonvale complete long-term street, sidewalk, drainage, and downtown infrastructure improvements.
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Dec 6, 2025
New Housing Program Launches
The new Demo to Dirt program provides funding assistance to help property owners remove dilapidated residential structures across several rural Kansas counties.
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Dec 3, 2025
Endowment Fund Grows with Event
The Todd Tuttle Fund for Arts and Science continued building momentum through community support and matching donations during the Give to Grow event.
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Jul 25, 2025
New Property Allows Concordia Business to Add Product Line
A historic Conoco station in Concordia is being renovated into The Break Pad, expanding creative experiences through painting, plants, and event space offerings.
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Jul 25, 2025
Energy Assessments, Grant Help Available for Eligible Entities
The Kansas Energy Program is helping rural businesses and agricultural producers reduce energy costs through free assessments and REAP grant assistance.
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Jul 23, 2025
Initiative Helps Homeowners Complete Rehabilitation Projects
The NCRPC Housing Initiative helped complete 90 housing rehabilitation projects while continuing demolition funding efforts across several rural Kansas counties.
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Jul 19, 2025
Meet the New Executive Director
NCRPC Executive Director Debra Carlson Ohlde shares insights on leadership, rural Kansas communities, entrepreneurship, and the future of regional development.
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Jul 10, 2025
NCRPC Appoints Executive Director
The NCRPC Board of Directors appointed Debra Carlson Ohlde as Executive Director, bringing decades of experience in community development and regional leadership.
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May 15, 2025
NCRPC Announces Rural Voices Youth Contest Winners
Two North Central Kansas seniors were selected as winners of the 2024-2025 Rural Voices Youth Contest for their essays reflecting on life in rural Kansas hometowns.
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Apr 18, 2025
Start-Up Business Provides Irrigation Sales, Service to Region
Rain Tech Irrigation, LLC launched in Clifton, Kansas, expanding irrigation sales and service opportunities across North Central Kansas and South Central Nebraska.
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Apr 16, 2025
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