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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.
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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.
NCRPC
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.
NCRPC
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.
NCRPC
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.
NCRPC
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.
NCRPC
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.
NCRPC
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.
NCRPC
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.
NCRPC
Apr 16, 2025
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.
NCRPC
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.
NCRPC
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.
NCRPC
Apr 3, 2025
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