4-H Day Camps provide diverse experiences for youth
For 58 years, the 4-H Day Camp program has been supported by the Dane G. Hansen Foundation. In 2024, 19 counties offered 34 day camps serving a total of 954 […]
Sherman County Shares increases foundation’s opportunities to give locally
GOODLAND – Sherman County Shares Month successfully brought in enough donations to get the full match from the Hansen Foundation and the Patterson Family Foundation. The Sherman County Community Foundation […]
Bluegrass group a fan favorite at concert, workshop
LAKE WILSON STATE PARK – A musical history workshop specific to the history of bluegrass in Kansas gave an excellent description of various artists in the state who have made […]
Marimba group a hit in WPAA concert series
OAKLEY – Audience members enjoyed a musical tour of Mexico during a concert performance of the Marimba Sol de Chiapas group that was part of the 2023-24 Western Plains Arts […]
Christmas tree ornaments a draw for donors
OBERLIN – A unique aspect of GROW Decatur County Community Foundation’s Match Month is Christmas tree ornaments that are hand-painted by board secretary Laurie Wasson. “Purchased” ornaments decorate a tree […]
CASA recruits new volunteers
CONCORDIA – Grant funds from the Hansen Foundation were used to underwrite free family-friendly movies in Mankato, Beloit and Concordia, a “Wear Blue Day” event, a virtual Superhero Fun Run, […]
Historic Kirwin library exterior restored
KIRWIN – The exterior of the historic Kirwin City Library building was meticulously tuckpointed and restored to its original state. The Mid-Continental Restoration Co. of Fort Scott did the work […]
Summer theater festival offers fun and focus on performance skills
The director of one of the Main Street Summer Theater Festival productions in 2024 literally grew up in the program. Tori Rucker, who directed the Quinter show of Shrek the […]