Kansas Profile – Now That’s Rural: Jim Scheck, Victoria Lumber
By Ron Wilson, director of the Huck Boyd National Institute for Rural Development at Kansas State University Kansas- It is nine o’clock at night. You are in the middle of a plumbing repair, and you find you need another plumbing fitting. The big box stores are closed. Delivery service is a day or two […]
Governor Laura Kelly and Bipartisan Leaders Secure Over $340M Annually for Kansas Hospitals
“After Three Years of Advocacy, Kansas Receives Approval for HCAIP Enhancement”
Governor Laura Kelly Announces Kickapoo Tribe in Kansas Receives $3.7M to Expand Broadband
Topeka, KS– Governor Laura Kelly announced today that the Kickapoo Tribe in Kansas has received a grant of more than $3.7 million to connect over 350 Native American households and businesses with broadband. “By connecting more than 350 Kickapoo households and businesses to high-speed internet, we’re continuing to deliver on our bold and ambitious goal […]
Kansas Profile – Now That’s Rural: Doug Barrett, 400 North Creative
“Doug Barrett is the internationally recognized founder and owner of 400 North Creative in Manhattan, Kan. He is the photographer and cinematographer who took that photo displayed in Times Square.”
Sens. Moran, Tester Push to Expand VA Telehealth Services for Rural Veterans
“The senators’ bipartisan Hannon Act, signed into law on October 17th, 2020, required the VA to increase the number of locations where VA telehealth care is available at non-VA facilities through a grant funding program.”
KDOT, Kansas Association of Counties’ New Online Tool Improves Planning
“While our county roads and bridges are aging and construction and maintenance costs are rising, we also have great opportunities. KDOT is fully funded for the first time in more than a decade and there are significant federal funding opportunities available to local governments.”
Governor Laura Kelly Announces Record Interest in Rural Housing Development
“We need to build more housing so that every Kansas family can afford to put a roof over their head – and so we can attract and retain the workers needed to continue our record-breaking economic success,” Governor Laura Kelly said.”
McCain Performance Series Celebrates 25 Years of Razzle Dazzle with ‘Chicago’
“A universal tale of fame, fortune and all that jazz, “Chicago” has one show-stopping song after another and the most astonishing dancing you will see.”
Nebraska Farm Bureau Supports Amendment 1
“Nebraska Farm Bureau delegates representing farmers and ranchers from all 93 Nebraska counties supports policy that encourages legislations and economic development incentives for meaningful and supportive economic development programs.”
Save the Dates: McCain Auditorium Offers Two Holiday Fundraising Events in Early December
Manhattan, KS— Mark your calendar now for some holiday cheer as the Friends of McCain Auditorium will host two separate fundraising events for the McCain Performance Series and its education programs in December. McCain’s first-ever Holiday Gala and Auction will be at 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3, while the return of the Holiday Home Tour […]