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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 Establishes Endowment Fund
The NCRPC announced the creation of a new endowment fund supporting science education and the arts across North Central Kansas communities.
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Apr 12, 2025
Empty Homes, Full Potential: Rethinking Vacant Housing
NCRPC Housing Director Keegan Bailey discusses the challenges vacant properties create for both rural and urban housing availability and community growth.
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Apr 10, 2025
Home Buyers in Clay, Marshall Counties Benefit from Home Ownership Programs
Pilot home ownership programs in Clay and Marshall Counties helped support more than $2.7 million in home purchases across rural Kansas communities.
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Apr 3, 2025
Leadership Transition Announced
The NCRPC announced a leadership transition following Executive Director John Shea’s departure and the appointment of Deb Ohlde as Interim Executive Director.
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Mar 6, 2025
Business Grant Funds Available for a Limited Time in Three Counties
Limited CDBG-CV grant funding remains available to help eligible businesses in Cloud, Lincoln, and Mitchell Counties improve long-term resiliency.
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Jan 2, 2025
Campground Offers Wide Range of Services for Customers
Walt’s Four Seasons Campground & Country Store continues to expand its services and amenities with support from the NCRPC Business Finance Program.
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Dec 27, 2024
Project Spotlight: Washington County Industrial Park Near Linn
A BASE grant helped accelerate the expansion of the Washington County Industrial Park near Linn to support future business growth and development.
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Dec 20, 2024
Housing Initiative Helps to Address Rural Housing Challenges
The NCRPC Housing Initiative helped complete 87 housing rehabilitation projects and demolish 55 dilapidated structures across six rural Kansas counties.
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Dec 18, 2024
Two Honored with Lifetime Public Service Awards at NCRPC Fall Event
Darla Bebber and Don Landoll were recognized with the 2024 NCRPC Lifetime Public Service Awards for their lasting contributions to North Central Kansas communities.
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Dec 14, 2024
Kansas Housing Cooperative Loan Program
A new partnership is helping support affordable housing development in North Central and Northwest Kansas through forgivable loan funding for new homes and rental properties.
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Dec 12, 2024
Limited Funding Available for Development of an Engineering Study (PER)
The NCRPC announced limited funding opportunities to help eligible rural Kansas communities prepare preliminary engineering reports for transportation, water, and sewer projects.
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Dec 5, 2024
Business Owners Join Forces to Co-Locate in Salina Building
Two Salina therapy business owners partnered to renovate a downtown building and expand access to therapy services through a shared business location.
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Jul 18, 2024
Grant Provided Free Training to Develop Remote Work Skills
A grant-funded remote work certification program helped North Central Kansas residents build remote work skills and strengthen workforce opportunities in rural communities.
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Jul 16, 2024
Two High School Seniors Selected to Receive Rural Voices Contest Awards
Two Ellsworth County students were selected as winners of the 2023-2024 Rural Voices Youth Contest and received scholarships for their reflections on innovation in rural Kansas.
NCRPC
Jul 11, 2024
Lifetime Public Service Award Nominations Open
The NCRPC is accepting nominations for the biennial Lifetime Public Service Award recognizing outstanding contributions to North Central Kansas communities.
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Jul 11, 2024
Rural Voices Youth Contest 2023-2024 Scholarship Winners Announced
The NCRPC recognized Noah Goss and Thaddeus Donley as the 2024 Rural Voices Youth Contest scholarship winners for their essays on innovation, entrepreneurship, and rural Kansas communities.
NCRPC
Apr 4, 2024
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