North Central Regional Planning Commission
Posted in 2021, Blog, January, Newsletter
Staff Share Learned Benefits, Tips to Working Remote
The NCRPC and affiliate NCKCN have practiced remote working for select staff for several years. That small group grew in spring 2020 when the office went nearly entirely remote for a number of weeks.
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North Central Regional Planning Commission
Posted in 2021, Blog, January, Newsletter
Pilot Assisted in the Purchase of 25 Homes in 2020
Financial incentives offered through the NCK Home Ownership Program assisted in the purchase of 25 homes in the region last year.
The pilot program officially expanded to Ottawa and Republic counties in April 2020.
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North Central Regional Planning Commission
Posted in 2020, Blog, Newsletter, November
NCKCN, a broadband internet service network covering North Central Kansas, is extending its high-speed wireless internet to pockets of unserved and underserved broadband areas in four North Central Kansas counties. NCKCN is a 501(c)3 affiliate of the NCRPC.
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North Central Regional Planning Commission
Posted in 2020, Blog, Newsletter, November
A recently updated study on the transfer of wealth in Kansas presents an opportunity to communities of all sizes for local charitable giving.
The Center for Economic Development and Business Research, part of the W. Frank Barton School of Business at Wichita State University,
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North Central Regional Planning Commission
Posted in 2020, Blog, Newsletter, November
Having a safe and dependable water system is necessary for any community. The City of Hope recently completed a project to improve its water distribution system that will benefit current and future residents for many years.
Like many rural communities across Kansas,
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North Central Regional Planning Commission
Posted in 2020, Blog, Newsletter, November
A new NCK Business Relief Loan Program is now available to assist North Central Kansas businesses adversely impacted by COVID-19.
The U.S. Department of Commerce through the Economic Development Administration (EDA) will provide $1.1 million of funds,
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North Central Regional Planning Commission
Posted in 2020, Blog, Newsletter, September
Cultivating leadership is an important part of ensuring a strong future in North Central Kansas.
A newly created leadership scholarship will make it possible for NCRPC to sponsor an individual each year to attend the “Your Leadership Edge” training program offered by the Kansas Leadership Center,
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North Central Regional Planning Commission
Posted in 2020, Blog, Newsletter, September
October marks Energy Action Month, Weatherization Day
Residents living in an apartment complex in Ness City have enjoyed increased comfort and energy efficiency thanks to improvements made possible through the Weatherization Assistance Program.
At the time of the work,
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North Central Regional Planning Commission
Posted in 2020, Blog, Newsletter, September
By Emily Reno
Does rural to urban migration mean the end of small towns? Not necessarily, says former intern
In the summer of 2018, I had the privilege to serve as North Central Regional Planning Commission’s summer intern.
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North Central Regional Planning Commission
Posted in 2020, Blog, Newsletter, September
High school seniors in North Central Kansas are invited to compete for a chance to win $850 by submitting a written essay or short video in the 2020-2021 Rural Voices Youth Contest.
Entries should reflect this year’s theme — “Rural Kansas…Tomorrow’s Possibilities.” The top two entries will receive a cash award of $850 and those students will be recognized with the John R.
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