New scholarship opportunities added at NCK Tech
BELOIT – Ten new endowed scholarship funds have been created after the new position of director of advancement for the North Central Kansas Technical College Endowment Association and Foundation was […]
Dueling pianos key to success of Wallace County campaign
SHARON SPRINGS – Wallace County Community Foundation board members educated a sold-out audience at a dueling piano concert about projects the foundation has funded in the past and solicited donations […]
AV equipment brings interactive possibilities
GRAINFIELD – The addition of a large screen television and computer equipment to provide conferencing capabilities in a meeting room in the Grainfield Community Building has given the community an […]
Christmas parade kicks off successful campaign for GROW Decatur County
OBERLIN – A successful match month campaign for the GROW Decatur County Foundation was kicked off during the community’s Christmas Light Parade down Oberlin’s Main Street. A float promoting the […]
Salina Tech breaks ground on new student center addition
SALINA – A groundbreaking ceremony was held, and construction of a new student center addition on the Salina Tech campus has begun. The addition, partially funded by a Foundation grant, […]
Fundraising goal met in Rawlins County
ATWOOD – The ACE Foundation that supports Rawlins County projects and activities exceeded its fund-raising goal during the December match month and will receive a full $50,000 in matching funds […]
Oakley hosts national cornhusking competition
OAKLEY – In the 50th year that Oakley hosted the Kansas state cornhusking contest, the national contest and festival were held there the following day. The contests, held Oct. 16 […]
Norton County firefighters enhance communication
NORTON – Norton County firefighters were ready to assist on Dec. 15, when a large grass fire whipped up by high winds spread through Sheridan County, and they’ve been ready […]
Housing grants improve properties in Belleville
BELLEVILLE – Eight houses in five cities in Republic County were painted, one elderly homeowner sold a home and moved to a housing unit designed for seniors and one blighted […]
Republic County foundation meets its match
BELLEVILLE – The Republic County Community Foundation far surpassed the donations required to take full advantage of matching funds from the Dane G. Hansen Foundation. Donors contributed more than $130,000 […]
SIRJ helps juvenile offenders avoid prosecution, make restitution
SALINA – An estimated 25 percent of juvenile criminal court cases in Saline County were referred to the Salina Initiative for Restorative Justice to be resolved through victim-offender dialogues. Offenses […]
New exhibits at Dane G. Hansen Museum a hit with patrons
LOGAN – Since its renovation in 2021, the Dane G. Hansen Museum has had more than 2,300 visitors sign the guest book before enjoying state-of-the-art standing exhibits, as well as […]
Defibrillator provides hope for Graham County heart attack victims
HILL CITY – An advanced monitor and defibrillator replaced a piece of Graham County Emergency Services equipment that had become obsolete. Grant funding helped pay for the Zoll X Series […]
Beloit’s downtown has a new sound
BELOIT – Cultural events and community outreach have been enhanced by a new downtown sound system. People come downtown in the evening to walk their dogs or push strollers along […]
Winona residents equipped to get fit
WINONA – Winona area residents have an opportunity to work toward their fitness goals at the new Winona Wellness Center. Grant funding helped cover the cost of exercise equipment for […]
“Just one more story!” heard at Citizens Clubhouse
COLBY — Lots of new books arrived, and children from infants to preschoolers at Citizens Clubhouse loved looking at them and having the stories read. Each classroom created a poster […]
New stories to tell at MLK center in Salina
SALINA — When new books were purchased for the Martin Luther King Jr. Child Development Center in Salina, staff went through the collection of books on hand, discarding books that […]
Gove County foundation gains record support
GOVE — The 2021 Grow Gove County effort exceeded any previous match month fundraising for the Gove County Community Foundation. More than $85,000 was raised. The record-high contributions ensured that […]
Ronald McDonald House provides a place for families
A foundation grant covers a portion of the costs incurred by the Ronald McDonald House of Wichita to provide lodging and food for Northwest Kansas families staying near a loved […]
Child care workers celebrate successes
QUINTER — Staff at Tender Hearts Child Care Center weren’t just surprised with longevity bonus checks, they enjoyed a special celebration meal together as well. It was an opportunity to […]