Grant Stories & News

KIRWIN – During five summer reading programs, the Kirwin City Library distributed more than 300 books to

HAYS – Thirteen Fort Hays State University students acquired hands-on professional experience through internships at area businesses

LENORA – Fourteen firefighters in the Lenora Fire Department are now protected by new bunker gear when

BENNINGTON – A new agricultural mechanics shop building at Bennington High School offers 85 to 110 students

HILL CITY – Two new pieces of play equipment on the Hill City Elementary School playground are

BELLEVILLE – The Republic County Spring Czech Festival drew in the crowd with a heritage royalty pageant

WILSON LAKE – About 1,200 people attended the August 2023 Lovegrass Music Festival, which featured seven bluegrass

The goal is to complete interior construction of the Jewell County Strong Wellness Center this spring. Construction

Recipients of grants from the Post Rock Community Foundation in Lincoln County spoke about the impact of

The Heartland Community Foundation had a successful Match Month in all three counties it serves – Ellis,

MINNEAPOLIS – Stop the Bleed training and supply kits provided by the Minneapolis Emergency Medical Service are

More than 1,000 children participated in 4-H Day Camps in 2023, learning everything from the lifecycle of

More than 2,400 books were given to children in 2023 through the Dane G. Hansen Foundation’s Turn

SYLVAN GROVE – A historic Main Street building is being renovated to become the home of the

BIRD CITY – A new in-house accounting system and additional staff are allowing the Greater Northwest Kansas

OSBORNE – Between drought conditions and inflation, life was hard this year in Osborne County. Even so,

NICODEMUS – A film depicting the arrival of the first settlers of Nicodemus was made by their

OAKLEY – New fire-retardant stage drapes have improved the appearance and safety of the Oakley High School