
Student loan repayment program helps attract and keep staff
PHILLIPSBURG — This year, Phillips County Health Systems’ Student Loan Repayment Program directly supported the recruitment of a
The Dane G. Hansen Foundation is committed to providing opportunities for the people of Northwest Kansas to enjoy the highest possible quality of life. Fulfillment of our mission is predicated on three specific goals:
• Strengthening and supporting our communities
• Creating an environment for growth
• Increasing economic opportunities
We will advance our mission by investing in the areas of:
• Education
• Health Care
• Economic Development
• Community Social Services & Security
• Conservation & Environment
• Arts & Culture
• Community Beautification


PHILLIPSBURG — This year, Phillips County Health Systems’ Student Loan Repayment Program directly supported the recruitment of a

HAYS — In its sixth year, the Hays Area Bicyclists’ Tour die Kapellen, or “Tour of the

DENMARK – The steeple of the Denmark Evangelical Lutheran Community Church was repaired and repainted. Mortar was

SELDEN – At Little Paws Daycare in Selden, longevity bonuses have created a culture of appreciation. Staff

QUINTER – During the 2024-25 school year, a new curriculum was utilized in preschool and older toddler

QUINTER – A longevity bonus for childcare staff helped in numerous ways, according to employees of the

RUSSELL – There were a total of four weeks at the beginning and end of summer that

QUINTER – Grant funds that go directly to childcare providers who serve the children of Quinter Public

SALINA – Hansen Foundation grant funds provided two warrior wagons loaded with $1,500 in supplies and toys,

COLBY – The Pioneer Memorial Library provides new meeting spaces and more accessibility after installation of a

The Kansas Learning Center for Health remains a popular choice offered through the Hansen Foundation’s NWKansas LEARNS

OSBORNE – The nine members of the Osborne County Leadership class chose to conduct a childcare needs

STOCKTON – Residents have easier access to historical and legal records thanks to the new ViewScan microfilm

CAWKER CITY – One side of Little Knights Learning Center in Cawker City is up and running

A Cedar Bluff Reservoir facility where Dream Camp has been held for the children of families affected

DOWNS – A performance at the junior high by storyteller Michael McCarty had students enthralled and many

COLBY – The growing library at Citizens’ Clubhouse has become a valuable resource for supporting children through

FORT WALLACE – A new exhibit and 50-minute documentary film about the massacre of the German family,