North Central Regional Planning Commission
Posted in 2025, Blog, June, Newsletter
The North Central Regional Planning Commission (NCRPC) Board of Directors is pleased to announce that Debra Carlson Ohlde has been appointed as its new Executive Director, effective May 1.
“We are thrilled to have Deb in this top management position at NCRPC,” said Tom Claussen,
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North Central Regional Planning Commission
Posted in 2025, Blog, March, Newsletter
Programs Now Completed in all NCRPC Service Area Counties
Financial incentives in the form of down payment and closing cost assistance were available to eligible home buyers in Clay and Marshall Counties from May to December 2024.
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North Central Regional Planning Commission
Posted in 2025, Blog, March, Newsletter
By Keegan Bailey, NCRPC Housing Director
Rural and urban communities have one commonality within their housing stock: vacant properties.
There are many different reasons why structures can be vacant. Vacancies can occur due to foreclosures,
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North Central Regional Planning Commission
Posted in 2025, Blog, March, Newsletter
Fund to Focus on Science Education, Arts
The NCRPC is excited to announce the establishment of a new endowment fund dedicated to supporting science education and the arts in the area.
The initial contribution to this fund was donated by North Central Kansas Community Network Co.,
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North Central Regional Planning Commission
Posted in 2025, Blog, March, Newsletter
NCRPC Business Finance Program Assists Clifton, Kansas, Business
With many years of experience in related industries, co-owners Curtis LeClair and Eddie Chaput found that starting a new irrigation system business was a logical next step.
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North Central Regional Planning Commission
Posted in 2025, Blog, March, Newsletter
Congratulations to the 2025 Rural Voices Youth Contest scholarship winners!
Two high school seniors from North Central Kansas have been named winners of the 2024-2025 Rural Voices Youth Contest,
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North Central Regional Planning Commission
Posted in 2025, Blog, March, Newsletter
The North Central Regional Planning Commission Executive Director, John Shea, recently stepped down at the end of March to accept a new position in California. He served as the director for the past three years.
The organization remains dedicated to its mission and committed to providing services to its clients and members throughout the transition.
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North Central Regional Planning Commission
Posted in Uncategorized
Community Development Block Grant-COVID Resiliency Projects Ending Soon in Cloud, Lincoln, and Mitchell Counties
Limited grant funding remains to assist for-profit businesses in Cloud, Lincoln, and Mitchell Counties that were in operation as of March 1,
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North Central Regional Planning Commission
Posted in Uncategorized
As part of the NCRPC’s Thriving Communities designation by the Department of Transportation, we have a small allocation of funding to assist communities in funding a preliminary engineering report (PER) for a transportation, water or sewer project. PER preparation for transportation projects will be highest priority.
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North Central Regional Planning Commission
Posted in Uncategorized
The NCRPC is pleased to be partnering with the Dane G. Hansen Foundation and the Innovation Center to provide forgivable loans to developers, builders, and/or homeowners to address increasing housing costs and appraisal gaps that present a barrier to homeownership and affordable rental housing.
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