School made more accessible
WINONA – An enclosed platform lift has made the second floor of the Triplains preK-12 school building
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

WINONA – An enclosed platform lift has made the second floor of the Triplains preK-12 school building
CAWKER CITY – The addition of a laptop computer and fax machine are making it easier to
HAYS – A medical, dental and behavioral health clinic where no one is denied care regardless of
ELLSWORTH – Volunteers and a contractor learned much about repairing stone walls when a project at the
SALINA – A 25-foot hand-batiked puppet of the Smoky Hill River — as well as Bartholomew the
OAKLEY – Murals highlighting Oakley’s history and the area’s beauty have added visual appeal in downtown Oakley.
GRAINFIELD – A building purchased by the Grainfield Community Development Committee utilizing grant funds has been renovated
GOODLAND – A historic downtown building has a new efficient heat and air system, a critical step
PHILLIPSBURG – The Phillipsburg Child Care Center opened this week to bring quality, affordable childcare to infants
A Healthy Living Master Plan has been developed for Lincoln County, with a goal of creating walking
MANKATO – A new lighted concrete seating area was a hit with patrons at the second annual
WALLACE – New bucking chutes, holding pens, bleachers and a renovated announcer’s stand have given the Fort
HILL CITY – A year after flooding damaged the Hill City baseball complex, the ball fields have
MANKATO – The woolly mammoths that once roamed in Jewell County have inspired a festival that brought
RUSSELL – Four Russell High School students were able to pursue training through NCK Tech on career
NICODEMUS – Nicodemus is growing – one tiny house at a time. Although there were people interested
COURTLAND – A little extra practice in a new batting cage led to an unforgettable memory in
HAYS – New equipment to test hearing of students in the Hays school district is ensuring that