Internships provide work-based learning experiences
Through a Nex-Generation Round Up for Youth program, a record number of interns received meaningful work-based learning experiences to prepare them for successful futures and strengthen rural communities. Local businesses […]
Family members enjoy reading new books at childcare facility
ELLSWORTH – When new books arrived at the Ellsworth Childcare and Learning Center, family and community members were invited into the facility to read aloud. This created deeper engagement with […]
E-Center provides site for meetings, training
PHILLIPSBURG – More than 150 people involved in multiple businesses and organizations used the E-Center for business meetings and training space. The facility, supported by grant funding, provides the technology […]
New books enhance children’s interest in reading
BELOIT – After hearing her teacher read a book to children at Mitchell County Early Learning Center, a 4-year-old took a book off the shelf and “read” it to a […]
New water tower, equipment improves Lucas water supply
LUCAS – A new water tower and nitrate removal equipment have addressed Lucas’ water storage and treatment needs for years into the future. The new 50,000-gallon steel tower is providing […]
Annual Hansen Scholarship program announced
The Dane G. Hansen Foundation will make scholarships available in four categories to students in 26 Northwest Kansas counties for the 2025-2026 academic year. Students from an accredited high school, […]
Lebanon stage gets concrete improvement
LEBANON – Concrete poured around a downtown stage in Lebanon improved its appearance and allows for easier equipment setup for performances large and small. Solid Rock Construction prepared the site […]
Wilson Opera House becomes open-air theater
WILSON – In 2009, flames devoured the Opera House, reducing over a century of history to stone walls that were silent, scorched, and uncertain. The community was left with a […]
Kansas Mammoth Festival powered by the sun
MANKATO – One ripple effect of the Kansas Mammoth Art and Music Festival is that people learn new information that they might benefit from in their own lives. At the […]
Signs welcome visitors to Beloit
BELOIT – Two locally fabricated, custom signs now greet visitors as they arrive in Beloit. Signage was identified as a major need through Strategic Doing discussions the K-State Extension First […]
Tumbleweed Express ready for passengers at Decatur County Fair
OBERLIN – Visitors to the Decatur County Fair in early August will hear a familiar sound as the Tumbleweed Express makes circuits of the fairgrounds and its whistle blows. The […]
Improvements make The Temple more accessible, comfortable
SALINA – The Temple in Salina is experiencing a growth in bookings as a result of improvements made through the ongoing Big Lift campaign. A notable example of this growth […]
The Village Green provides a gathering spot in Clyde
CLYDE – A volunteer group called Clyde in Action has transformed their town’s downtown with a project called The Village Green. Over the course of a year, two dilapidated buildings […]
New entrance welcomes guests to Colby museum
COLBY – The metal framework and large entry windows were replaced at the Prairie Museum of Art & History, improving the energy efficiency and the look of the unique structure. […]
Norway Community Center ready for events
NORWAY – The Norway Community Center is available for community events again after HVAC units were replaced through grant funding. Here the space is set up for prom.
Graham County foundation wraps its Match Month efforts
HILL CITY – A dueling piano concert with a supper kicked off Match Month events for the Graham County Community Foundation. Local contributions were sufficient for a full match from […]
Salina child care facility expands enrollment
SALINA – Preschool enrollment was expanded by 25 children at Salina Child Care after needed furniture was purchased and toys were replaced and restocked. Four broken rocking chairs were also […]
Efforts extend the life of the Tipton Community Center
TIPTON – Exterior walls were tuckpointed, and a new entry door system was installed to preserve the downtown Tipton Community Center. A recent building inspection showed that the building was […]
Incentives that improve housing in Wallace County an example for other rural areas
SHARON SPRINGS – The condition of local houses was improved and investment in the housing stock was stimulated by the Wallace County Housing Incentive programs. Paint the County, Vacant Property […]
Thomas County Community Foundation tees up for success
COLBY – A golf tournament and other local efforts helped the Thomas County Community Foundation exceed its Match Month fundraising goal. The Colby High School National Honor Society did a […]