The North Central Regional Planning Commission (NCRPC), based in Beloit, Kansas, invites the public to attend Celebrating Service & Partnerships, a regional event recognizing public service and celebrating projects making a difference across North Central Kansas. The event will be held on Thursday, September 24, 2026, at The Farm & The Odd Fellows in Minneapolis, Kansas

The NCRPC is accepting nominations for the 2026 Lifetime Public Service Award recognizing long-term leadership and community impact across the region.

Courtland, Kansas, will host the annual Connecting Entrepreneurial Communities conference focused on entrepreneurship, innovation, and rural community growth.

The Kansas Micro-Internships program connects students with paid, short-term projects while helping Kansas businesses and organizations access workforce support at no cost.

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.

The NCRPC announced several staff role updates and leadership changes aimed at strengthening organizational operations and regional service efforts.

The Todd Tuttle Fund for Arts and Science continued building momentum through community support and matching donations during the Give to Grow event.

NCRPC Executive Director Debra Carlson Ohlde shares insights on leadership, rural Kansas communities, entrepreneurship, and the future of regional development.

The NCRPC Board of Directors appointed Debra Carlson Ohlde as Executive Director, bringing decades of experience in community development and regional leadership.

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.

The NCRPC announced the creation of a new endowment fund supporting science education and the arts across North Central Kansas communities.

The NCRPC announced a leadership transition following Executive Director John Shea’s departure and the appointment of Deb Ohlde as Interim Executive Director.

Darla Bebber and Don Landoll were recognized with the 2024 NCRPC Lifetime Public Service Awards for their lasting contributions to North Central Kansas communities.

The NCRPC announced limited funding opportunities to help eligible rural Kansas communities prepare preliminary engineering reports for transportation, water, and sewer projects.

A grant-funded remote work certification program helped North Central Kansas residents build remote work skills and strengthen workforce opportunities in rural communities.

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.

The NCRPC invited the public to its 2024 banquet in Salina featuring keynote speaker Aaron Putze and the presentation of the Lifetime Public Service Award.

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.

Clay County's commitment to preventing youth substance use has received a significant boost through new federal funding, allowing local leaders to expand programs that promote healthier choices and stronger communities.

A long-vacant historic building in downtown Lincoln has found new purpose as Post Rock Fitness, providing residents with a much-needed fitness center while preserving an important piece of the community's history.