One Local Group is Expanding Housing Options in Rural Kansas
In rural housing, there is no one-size-fits-all approach, but one local development group has found a niche building new homes in communities across the region.
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Growing the Housing Stock
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North Central Regional Planning Commission
Posted in 2026, Blog, May, Newsletter
North Central Regional Planning Commission
Posted in 2026, Blog, May, Newsletter
Kansas Micro-Internships Connect Students, Employers
by North Central Regional Planning Commission
Posted in 2026, Blog, May, Newsletter
North Central Regional Planning Commission
Posted in 2026, Blog, May, Newsletter
Program Offers No-Cost Project-Based Internships
Kansas businesses, nonprofit organizations, and entrepreneurs are eligible to benefit from no-cost, short-term projects completed by students in areas such as business, communications, finance, information technology, marketing, research,
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Courtland Prepares to Host Connecting Entrepreneurial Communities Conference
by North Central Regional Planning Commission
Posted in 2026, Blog, May, Newsletter
North Central Regional Planning Commission
Posted in 2026, Blog, May, Newsletter
Courtland, Kansas, will serve as the hub of activity June 24-26 as it hosts the annual Connecting Entrepreneurial Communities (CEC) conference. The event focuses on fostering an entrepreneurial mindset in rural areas and is a collaborative effort among Kansas State University,
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NCRPC Accepting Nominations for the 2026 Lifetime Public Service Award
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North Central Regional Planning Commission
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The North Central Regional Planning Commission is once again accepting nominations for the NCRPC Lifetime Public Service Award.
This award, established in 2022, aims to recognize individuals or organizations that have made outstanding contributions over many years to the communities and citizens of the region.
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Washington County Automotive Business Completes Addition
by North Central Regional Planning Commission
Posted in 2026, Blog, May, Newsletter
North Central Regional Planning Commission
Posted in 2026, Blog, May, Newsletter
NCRPC Business Finance Program Assists in Business Expansion Project
Duis Automotive LLC has been serving the Hanover community and surrounding areas since 2018, helping keep vehicles and farm machinery running reliably.
The business offers a full range of auto repair services for both older and newer vehicles,
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Two Students Selected to Win 2026 Rural Voices Youth Contest
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North Central Regional Planning Commission
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Congratulations to the 2026 Rural Voices Youth Contest winners!
- Lainey Peschka, Ellsworth Junior/Senior High School – View the Entry
- Grant Rice, Minneapolis Junior/Senior High School – View the Entry
Two high school seniors from North Central Kansas have been named winners of the 2025-2026 Rural Voices Youth Contest.
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CDBG Road Show Coming to Beloit to Highlight Community Development Funding Opportunities
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North Central Regional Planning Commission
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Public Also Invited to Attend North Central Regional Planning Commission Strategy Session Following CDBG Road Show
The NCRPC is partnering with the Kansas Department of Commerce to host a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Road Show to help communities learn about CDBG funding opportunities available to support local improvement projects.
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New Housing Program Launches
by North Central Regional Planning Commission
Posted in 2025, 2025, Blog, December, Newsletter
North Central Regional Planning Commission
Posted in 2025, 2025, Blog, December, Newsletter
“Demo to Dirt” Provides Help to Remove Dilapidated Housing
A new housing initiative launched in several counties in North Central Kansas this Fall, aimed at addressing the issue of dilapidated residential structures. The “Demo to Dirt” program provides financial assistance to help property owners remove unsafe or blighted housing,
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Project Spotlight: City of Miltonvale Completes Street Improvements
by North Central Regional Planning Commission
Posted in 2025, Blog, December, Newsletter
North Central Regional Planning Commission
Posted in 2025, Blog, December, Newsletter
KDOT Cost Share Program Provides Assistance for Long-Term Solution
After completing a major project to update problematic waterline infrastructure, the City of Miltonvale was ready to turn its attention to finding a long-term solution to improving its streets.
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Tags: project spotlight
Funding Available in Eligible Kansas Counties for New Home Construction
by North Central Regional Planning Commission
Posted in 2025, December, Newsletter
North Central Regional Planning Commission
Posted in 2025, December, Newsletter
Over the past year, the NCRPC has served as fiscal sponsor for the Kansas Housing Cooperative Loan Program. The program provides forgivable loans to developers, builders, and/or homeowners to address increasing housing costs and appraisal gaps that present a barrier to home ownership or affordable rental housing.
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