Downs has more stories to tell
DOWNS – Downs residents know what it takes to tell a good story, and the 26th annual
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
DOWNS – Downs residents know what it takes to tell a good story, and the 26th annual
WaKEENEY – An LED color-changing lighting system that outlines the perimeter of WaKeeney’s downtown buildings has added
SHARON SPRINGS – Area residents no longer experience the frustration of a dropped call or a call
CUBA – A new concrete entrance ramp has made a Country School Museum housed in a former
WILSON STATE LAKE – In its third year, attendance at the Lovegrass Music Festival has more than
PHILLIPSBURG – Eighty-five students from 16 area school districts participated in the 23rd annual Job Olympics, which
OSBORNE – The Osborne Police Department’s Special Response Team now has the ability to see in the
BELLEVILLE – A free summer movie series provided families in Belleville with Friday morning entertainment in June
KIRWIN — The rental of sound equipment contributed to the success of the home talent play, the
RUSSELL – A program that simulated what future life might be like for Russell eighth through 10th
GOODLAND – The Goodland Police Department has a new member, and its K-9 program is continuing with
SYLVAN GROVE – The addition of space for community programs and facilities that are accessible to all
QUINTER – A costume shop that maintains hard-to-find costumes and props for use in Northwest Kansas productions
After producing five musical theater performances with casts of children from five area communities this year, the
VICTORIA – Volga German heritage was on display at the annual Herzogfest in Victoria. Traditional German food,
PHILLIPSBURG – A focus on retaining young people in the area is helped by the Entrepreneurial Center,
LOGAN – New equipment is allowing Logan High School students to learn how to weld and giving
Fifteen classes including nearly 560 students from Northwest and northcentral Kansas visited Kansas Historic Sites during the