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 […]
Lights! Action! at Trego Community High School
WAKEENEY – A new LED lighting system has improved visibility of performers on the Trego Community High School auditorium stage and replaced an old system that could no longer be […]
Match Month Cajun boil brought in donations in Wallace County
SHARON SPRINGS – This year’s major Match Month event for the Wallace County Community Foundation was a Cajun boil, which provided a dining experience uncommon in the area. The event […]
Lucas got ready for Big Kansas Road Trip visitors
LUCAS – The Big Kansas Road Trip visited Lucas in May 2024. Before the guests arrived, Hansen Foundation grant funding helped cover the cost of replacing damaged limestone on the […]
The Garage to add classes in automotive maintenance and repair
SALINA – Enrichment classes are planned at The Garage that teach students from middle-school-aged to adult how to weld, paint, repair and maintain automobiles. Expansion and renovation of a newly […]
Projection system adds to possibilities at Gateway
OBERLIN – A new projection system installed in the Gateway Arena has been utilized by several groups and has added a needed opportunity to provide information during presentations and events […]
Creatures travel to area classrooms from Rolling Hills Zoo
The goal of the Zoo to You program, which brings live animal ambassadors to area schools, is to educate the next generation about their role in securing the survival of […]
Northwest Kansas students win Hansen scholarships
The Dane G. Hansen Foundation, of Logan, has named 228 high school seniors from 43 Northwest Kansas schools as winners in its 50th annual scholarship competition. In selecting award winners, […]
Generous gift gives Match Month a boost
ST. FRANCIS – A long-time supporter of the Cheyenne County Kansas Community Foundation created an additional $50,000 matching opportunity with an unrestricted gift twice the size of previous years’ support. […]
Pop-up events at area cafes generate interest in community foundation
BELLEVILLE – Small-town cafes are the heart of Republic County communities, so the Republic County Community Foundation hosted events at various cafes across the county, purchasing 50 meals in each […]
New dugouts, playground equipment enhance ballpark
PLAINVILLE – New dugouts and playground equipment have been a great addition to the Max Malin Ballpark. The playground gives kids a safe place to play while not involved in […]
Western Vista complex fulfills needs in Oakley
OAKLEY – A newly constructed building complex fulfilling multiple needs in Logan County offers 4-H meeting and exhibit space, a recreation facility, a gym, a new wrestling center, locker rooms, […]
New offices furnished and in use in Beloit
BELOIT – The Solomon Valley Office Suites are furnished and in use, providing a collaborative space for Solomon Valley Economic Development, the Beloit Area Chamber of Commerce, and the Solomon […]
Smith County foundation surpasses Match Month goal
SMITH CENTER – The new director of the Smith County Community Foundation learned many things from the first Match Month campaign she coordinated. “I was truly amazed by all the […]
Donor dinner a hit in Sheridan County
HOXIE – A donor dinner, kickoff coffee, a dueling pianos concert and the annual Winterfest were highlights of the Sheridan County Community Foundation’s Match Month events. The focus on community […]