North Central Regional Planning Commission
Posted in 2019, Blog, July, Newsletter
A program that seeks to make home ownership more affordable for eligible buyers purchasing a home in Ellsworth and Lincoln counties launched in June.
The two-county pilot project of the NCK Home Ownership Program assists home buyers by reducing the barriers of down payments and closing costs.
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North Central Regional Planning Commission
Posted in 2019, Blog, May, Newsletter
What is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the United States?
Radon. Radon is a radioactive gas that occurs naturally in the soil. It cannot be seen, smelled or tasted. Outside, radon is diluted to low concentrations and is not considered harmful.
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North Central Regional Planning Commission
Posted in 2019, Blog, May, Newsletter
Small public water supply systems with populations of 150 or less may qualify for loan forgiveness of up to $500,000. The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) Kansas Public Water Supply Loan Fund established the new qualification for loan forgiveness earlier this year.
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North Central Regional Planning Commission
Posted in 2019, Blog, May, Newsletter
Viewpoint Column by Doug McKinney, NCRPC Executive Director
The invention of keeping mechanical parts held together was created in North Central Kansas 113 years ago. The hitch pin, the locking washer and the bushing were innovatively introduced by Guy Huyett when he created G.L.
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North Central Regional Planning Commission
Posted in 2019, Blog, May, Newsletter
The City of Waterville, a town of approximately 680 people located in Marshall County, was awarded Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds to make drainage improvements throughout the city. Although drainage systems are often overlooked by residents and visitors to a community,
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North Central Regional Planning Commission
Posted in 2019, Blog, May, Newsletter
After renting office space for several years to see patients in Salina, Dr. V. Esther Rettig, M.D., P.A., has purchased a permanent Salina location.
Dr. Rettig is a Mayo Certified Ophthalmologist/Surgeon offering medical eye care, surgical eye care,
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North Central Regional Planning Commission
Posted in 2019, Blog, March, Newsletter
A multi-year strategic planning process that included collaboration among partners and stakeholders has resulted in the completion of the most recent strategic plan for the region.
The plan is formally known as the Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy, or CEDS for short.
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North Central Regional Planning Commission
Posted in 2019, Blog, March, Newsletter
Two high school seniors in North Central Kansas are being recognized with the John R. Cyr Rural Voices Award for submitting the top entries in the 2018-2019 Rural Voices Youth Contest.
Students had the option to submit an original essay or video reflective of the contest theme — “Rural Kansas…My Community.” McKenzie Shippy,
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North Central Regional Planning Commission
Posted in 2019, Blog, March, Newsletter
Several NCRPC member cities were recently awarded Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding to help complete a variety of community improvement projects. The CDBG program is administered by the Kansas Department of Commerce.
The City of Assaria was awarded $433,840 to make water distribution improvements.
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North Central Regional Planning Commission
Posted in 2019, Blog, March, Newsletter
The Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program requires that each CDBG funded activity must either benefit low- and moderate-income (LMI) persons (at least 51% LMI), prevent or eliminate slums or blight, or resolve an urgent need where local resources are not available to do so.
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