Meet the New Executive Director

The North Central Regional Planning Commission (NCRPC) Board of Directors has appointed Debra Carlson Ohlde as its new Executive Director, effective May 1. Read the full news release.

Ohlde is no stranger to the North Central Regional Planning Commission.



Initiative Helps Homeowners Complete Rehabilitation Projects

Housing Demolition Funding Still Available in Several Kansas Counties

Financial assistance provided through the third year of the NCRPC Housing Initiative enabled the completion of 90 housing rehabilitation projects across six Kansas counties: Logan,



Energy Assessments, Grant Help Available for Eligible Entities

Helping to reduce energy costs for rural small businesses and agricultural producers is one of the goals of the staff at the Kansas Energy Program, housed within the K-State Engineering Extension Department.

The program provides free energy assessments to eligible small businesses,



Endowment Fund Grows with Event

New Fund Gets Small Boost, Planning Beginning for Impact

The newly established NCRPC endowment, officially named the Todd Tuttle Fund for Arts and Science, received a small boost through its participation in a one-day giving event held in April.



New Property Allows Concordia Business to Add Product Line

NCRPC Business Finance Program Assists in Building Purchase Project

A historic Conoco station located along U.S. Highway 81 in Concordia, Kansas, will soon offer a creative experience for all ages.

Eighty-One Enterprises,



NCRPC Appoints Executive Director

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,



Home Buyers in Clay, Marshall Counties Benefit from Home Ownership Programs

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.



Empty Homes, Full Potential: Rethinking Vacant Housing

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,



NCRPC Establishes Endowment Fund

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.,



Start-Up Business Provides Irrigation Sales, Service to Region

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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