Two Honored with Lifetime Public Service Awards at NCRPC Fall Event

An evening of networking, dining, and a keynote address culminated in the presentation of the 2024 NCRPC Lifetime Public Service Awards to Darla Bebber of Miltonvale, Kansas, and Don Landoll of Marysville, Kansas. The event took place on October 24 in Salina,



Housing Initiative Helps to Address Rural Housing Challenges

Second Year Program Results Show Benefit to Six Kansas Counties

Financial assistance provided through the second year of the NCRPC Housing Initiative enabled the completion of 87 housing rehabilitation projects and the demolition of 55 dilapidated residential structures across six Kansas counties: Cheyenne,



Project Spotlight: Washington County Industrial Park Near Linn

BASE Grant Helps Accelerate Plans for Expansion Project

Around the same time that the current industrial park in Washington County was filled, the Department of Commerce announced a new funding program called Building a Stronger Economy (BASE) Grants.

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Campground Offers Wide Range of Services for Customers

NCRPC Business Finance Program Assists Dickinson County Business

Before purchasing Walt’s Four Seasons Campground and Country Store, LLC in 2020, Walter (Bud) and Kelly McKenzie visited multiple RV parks and lived on-site for 12 months.



2024 Speaker, Meal, and Networking

The public is invited to join us! We look forward to seeing you.

Thursday, October 24th, 2024

Location:
Martinelli’s Little Italy (Banquet Room)
158 S Santa Fe Ave.
Salina, KS 67401

Schedule:
5:30 p.m. 



Two High School Seniors Selected to Receive Rural Voices Contest Awards

image of money and graduation capTwo recent high school graduates, Thaddeus Donley and Noah Goss, have been selected as this year’s recipients of the John R. Cyr Rural Voices Award in the 2023-2024 Rural Voices Youth Contest. The award is named in honor of John R.



Grant Provided Free Training to Develop Remote Work Skills

Washington County Resident One of Several to Complete Remote Work Certification Program

image of remote working conceptRemote work presents both opportunities and challenges for individuals and organizations. NCRPC received a grant that, over the past year, has helped in developing the skills required to work remotely effectively.



Lifetime Public Service Award Nominations Open

Do you know an individual who has made outstanding contributions to their community or citizens of the region? We invite you to nominate them for the biennial NCRPC Lifetime Public Service Award. This award was established in 2022 to recognize exceptional contributions by an individual or organization to the well-being of North Central Kansas over an extended period of time.



Business Owners Join Forces to Co-Locate in Salina Building

The owners of two successful businesses, Emma Ward Therapy Services and Renewal Therapy, LLC, have joined forces to create 16:10 Ministries, LLC.

Together, they purchased and renovated a vacant commercial building at 121 N. 7th Street in downtown Salina.



Rural Voices Youth Contest 2023-2024 Scholarship Winners Announced

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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