NCK Special Response Team equipped for danger
Ballistic blankets that provide protection from firearms or explosive threats have been placed with three area law
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

Ballistic blankets that provide protection from firearms or explosive threats have been placed with three area law
LOGAN – A scholarship that helps underwrite the cost of community daycare and money to cover the
Exotic and native animal species were featured in 30 programs at 11 Northwest Kansas schools when the
ELLSWORTH – The Ellsworth County Health Department is now more accessible to people with disabilities following installation
Internships with Northwest Kansas businesses and arts and cultural organizations provided 30 Fort Hays State University students
MILTONVALE – Miltonvale residents have a new option to help them get in shape and stay that
FORMOSO – New curbing and guttering and accessible pathways were installed to replace crumbling sidewalks, and green
GOODLAND – Aluminum fencing that meets new state requirements for home-owned carnivals had an unexpectedly positive response
RUSSELL – In the event of a large wildfire, Russell County Fire District No. 4 will be
COLBY — The Thomas County Community Foundation started a new “Swing into Spring” golf tournament in
DELPHOS – A deteriorated building on the main square has been razed, opening new possibilities for downtown
GOODLAND – Specialty tools purchased for use by students in the Northwest Kansas Technical College engineering and
HAYS – Nursing students at Fort Hays State University and HaysMed medical staff in need of re-certification
CONCORDIA — Raising awareness of the free services offered by Northcentral Kansas CASA and Hope’s Place Child
QUINTER — Quinter eighth graders learned about Kansas history from a singing tour guide when they visited
MANKATO – A wooden train in the Mankato City Park has been restored so that children can
BELLEVILLE – Food banks in four Northcentral Kansas counties, as well as flooded communities in Nebraska, received
A wide variety of arts and entertainment opportunities were provided for residents of nine Northwest Kansas counties