by Emily Reno
Note: The following post is Emily Reno’s Letter to the Editor that appeared in the August 10, 2018 issue of the Beloit Call. Reno was a 2018 summer intern at the NCRPC.
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Food Systems Intern Shares What She Learned about North Central Kansas
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North Central Regional Planning Commission
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Planning Pays off in Cleanup Campaigns
by North Central Regional Planning Commission
Posted in 2018, Blog, July, Newsletter
North Central Regional Planning Commission
Posted in 2018, Blog, July, Newsletter
Although the traditional time for “spring cleaning” has passed, planning for a successful community cleanup campaign can happen anytime.
Improving the physical appearance of a community while helping to create a sense of pride among residents is one reason communities host cleanup campaigns,
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Tags: community cleanup
Community Food Survey Ends Soon
by North Central Regional Planning Commission
Posted in 2018, Blog, July, Newsletter
North Central Regional Planning Commission
Posted in 2018, Blog, July, Newsletter
A Community Food Survey sponsored by the North Central Kansas Food Council will end July 31.
There is still time for those currently living in the 12-county region (including the counties of Clay, Cloud, Dickinson,
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Tags: local foods, nck food council
SAM Registration System Reminders
by North Central Regional Planning Commission
Posted in 2018, Blog, July, Newsletter
North Central Regional Planning Commission
Posted in 2018, Blog, July, Newsletter
Any entity pursuing government contracts—including Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Grantees—must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM).
In this Federal database at SAM.gov, users can register to do business with the U.S. government, update or renew an entity registration,
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Project Spotlight: Miltonvale Park
by North Central Regional Planning Commission
Posted in 2018, Blog, July, Newsletter
North Central Regional Planning Commission
Posted in 2018, Blog, July, Newsletter
A park is a vital part of many communities. Miltonvale, a town of just over 500 people located south of U.S. Hwy 24, has made many park improvements over the years. Those efforts received a boost when the community was awarded Kansas Department of Commerce Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds under the 2015 Special Round category.
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Tags: cdbg, miltonvale, project spotlight
Salina’s Design Central Transitioned to New Ownership
by North Central Regional Planning Commission
Posted in 2018, Blog, July, Newsletter
North Central Regional Planning Commission
Posted in 2018, Blog, July, Newsletter
A business with a presence in Salina and the region since 1972 has new owners. Earlier this year Scott and Meghan Bird purchased Design Central located in downtown Salina.
Design Central specializes in selling office furniture and offers a complete line of commercial interior design services throughout Kansas.
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Business Offers E-Waste, Information Technology Services
by North Central Regional Planning Commission
Posted in 2018, Blog, May, Newsletter
North Central Regional Planning Commission
Posted in 2018, Blog, May, Newsletter
REV-E3, located in Jewell, KS, was created with the vision of reducing electronic waste (E-waste) in rural areas. It recently marked completion of its first year in business.
While E-waste continues to be a primary focus, the business has expanded its services to include broader information technology services—including data destruction,
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Regional Food System Assessment Continues this Summer
by North Central Regional Planning Commission
Posted in 2018, Blog, May, Newsletter
North Central Regional Planning Commission
Posted in 2018, Blog, May, Newsletter
The North Central Kansas Food Council (NCKFC) will continue the next phase of its regional food system assessment this summer. The emphasis will be community engagement through surveying, outreach, and focus groups.
The first phase of the regional food system assessment focused on quantitative data.
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Tags: local foods, nck food council, nckfc
Home Ownership Program Launches
by North Central Regional Planning Commission
Posted in 2018, Blog, May, Newsletter
North Central Regional Planning Commission
Posted in 2018, Blog, May, Newsletter
A new program that seeks to make home ownership more affordable is now available to home buyers purchasing a home in Cloud and Mitchell counties.
The two-county pilot project of the NCK Home Ownership Program will assist current and future residents by reducing the barriers of down payments and closing costs.
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Tags: home ownership, NCK home ownership
Rural Voices 2017-2018 Winners Announced
by North Central Regional Planning Commission
Posted in Blog
North Central Regional Planning Commission
Posted in Blog
Congratulations to the 2017-2018 Rural Voices winners!
First Place Video Entry: Sydney Johnson, Beloit Junior-Senior High School, Beloit, KS
First Place Written Entry: David Lutgen,
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Tags: Contest, Rural Voices, Youth
