North Central Regional Planning Commission
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Congratulations to the 2024 Rural Voices Youth Contest scholarship winners!
About the Contest
The NCRPC sponsors the Rural Voices Youth Contest each year to engage high school seniors in North Central Kansas in thoughtful reflection on rural Kansas and to promote a discussion among citizens based on their insights.
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North Central Regional Planning Commission
Posted in 2024, Blog, March, Newsletter
Dickinson County CEO Gives High School Students Real-Life Learning Experiences, Business Knowledge
A unique program is helping to cultivate and support the next generation of business owners and leaders in one North Central Kansas county.
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North Central Regional Planning Commission
Posted in 2024, Blog, March, Newsletter
Clay County Efforts to Increase Healthy Youth Decision Making Receives Boost with Recent Grant Funding
A commitment to the mission of prevention of youth substance use is incredibly personal to a county that has seen tragedy.
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North Central Regional Planning Commission
Posted in 2024, Blog, March, Newsletter
NCKCN and Cunningham Telephone & Cable (CTC), based in Glen Elder, Kansas, provide high-speed Wireless and Fiber internet to the remote observatory of the North Central Kansas Astronomical Society. North Central Kansas Community Network Co., or NCKCN for short, is an affiliate of the North Central Regional Planning Commission.
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North Central Regional Planning Commission
Posted in 2024, Blog, March, Newsletter
North Central Kansas will take center stage in the Big Kansas Road Trip May 2-5 as visitors explore Ellsworth and Lincoln counties, plus the community of Lucas in Russell County. The Kansas Sampler Foundation organizes the event.
The Big Kansas Road Trip,
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North Central Regional Planning Commission
Posted in 2023, Blog, December, Newsletter
Technical Assistance Grants Available in Some Areas
Although specific housing challenges may vary among communities, what remains the same is there are no simple solutions when it comes to addressing those needs.
A good first step is evaluating existing housing stock and determining goals and priorities.
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North Central Regional Planning Commission
Posted in 2023, Blog, December, Newsletter
Project Restores Historic Lincoln Building, Fulfills Community Need for a Fitness Center
The need for a fitness center had been talked about in the City of Lincoln, Kansas, for several years. A committee was even formed to focus efforts on developing one,
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North Central Regional Planning Commission
Posted in 2023, Blog, December, Newsletter
Prepare Now for FY24 Application Cycle
Funding is available for physical security enhancements and other security-related activities for nonprofit organizations at high risk of a terrorist attack. The funding comes from the Kansas Nonprofit Security Grant Programs (NSGP).
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North Central Regional Planning Commission
Posted in 2023, Blog, December, Newsletter
High school seniors in North Central Kansas are once again invited to compete for a chance to win $1,000 by submitting an essay or short video in the Rural Voices Youth Contest. The 2023-2024 contest theme is “Rural Kansas…Success Through Innovation.”
Students submitting the top two entries will each receive a cash award of $1,000.
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North Central Regional Planning Commission
Posted in 2023, Blog, December, Newsletter
Loan Programs Assist Women-Owned Business
Stop 2 Shop in Wilson, Kansas, has long been the local source in the community to fuel your day – whether it be with needed gas or diesel, or in the form of food and beverages.
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