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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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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
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
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