PENOKEE – New siding and a new roof improved the look of the Commercial Building on the Graham County Fairgrounds. The building is available for community events, and children in
HAYS – More than 900 2nd and 3rd graders from Hays, Ellis, Victoria, Plainville and Russell enjoyed a Dallas Children’s Theatre production of “Miss Nelson Has a Field Day” on
LENORA – Grant funds supported 26 out of 86 interns who participated in the Nex-Generation Student Internship Program, which places high school and college students in jobs at area
COLBY – A downtown sound system, partially funded by a grant, is enhancing the experience for visitors. Music and announcement capabilities are a benefit for downtown and Fike Park
Community interns worked on projects across the area during the summer, although COVID-19 brought about some changes in plans. Upper level college students filled the internships, which were funded
HAYS – The Management Development Center (MDC) at Fort Hays State University provides focused, market smart training or coaching services and organizational development outreach for businesses throughout Northwest Kansas.
BELOIT – Business owners in Beloit participated in a training to learn new marketing techniques as part of an effort to reinvent the community into a destination that will
CONCORDIA – A community initiative brought a safer playing surface to outdoor tennis, basketball and pickleball courts in Concordia, giving area residents a place to enjoy competition and exercise.
HAYS – Each guest received the royal treatment on Feb. 7 during the third annual Night to Shine, a prom for people with special needs or disabilities. The event,
BELOIT – A new mammography machine at Mitchell County Hospital Health Systems is offering 3D images to provide patients with the best in preventative care. The upgrade to the
CLYDE – A successful campaign that raised $150,000 toward construction of a new medical clinic in Clyde was kicked off by a local medical provider, who made a large
GOODLAND – The Northwest Kansas Technical College’s Electrical Technology program has seen increased enrollment since a facility upgrade and purchase of new Green Apple Lab equipment. The two-year program
GOODLAND – Two above-ground, indoor swimming pools now offer Goodland area residents an opportunity for improved fitness. Topside Aquatics, which opened Feb. 1, provides multiple opportunities for swimmers and
HAYS – A $500,000 grant was part of the funding mix that brought the most advanced robotic surgical platform available to HaysMed, where it is already reducing surgical complications,
COLBY – An unmanned aerial vehicle has given Thomas County Sheriff’s deputies a new vantage point from which to view wrecks and search for people. The drone was also
ELLSWORTH – Residents of the Pines Apartments were thrilled with new carpet throughout commons areas in the facility, including the elevator. The improvement was paid for with grant funding,
HAYS – Replacement of a transmitter that failed in January 2019, allowed High Plains Public Radio to expand its audience by 62,000 potential listeners. Operational support also ensured that
BELOIT – A professional video camera, microphones and a tripod have been useful to students and staff while Beloit High School is in regular session, but when COVID-19 shut down