Category: Economic Development
Twin Valley CEO Ben Foster Elected as Vice Chair of NTCA Board
By: Ryan Duey Twin Valley CEO Ben Foster was recently elected as Vice Chair of the NTCA-Rural Broadband Association Board for 2025. NTCA is a
Department of Commerce Visits Marysville to Talk Grant Opportunities
Staff from the Kansas Department of Commerce visited Marysville on Monday to discuss grant opportunities and programs aimed at enhancing rural communities. Andrew Hayman, director
KSU Architecture Class Visits Marysville on Concepts for City in 2050 and Beyond
A Kansas State University architecture class, led by Greg Yager, developed innovative concepts for Marysville’s future, envisioning vibrant community development in 2050 and beyond. The
City of Abilene to Hold Special Election in February over Sport Complex Facilities
Abilene residents will vote on a 0.35% recreation facilities sales tax in a special election on February 4, 2025. The tax, previously rejected in the
Clay Center City Council to Vacate a Plat of Subdivision for Upcoming KPP Solar Project
By: Ryan Duey The Clay Center Public Utilities Commission (CCPUC) has been awarded funding by the USDA for a Solar Project near the Water Treatment
Washington County Match Month Open Through December
The Washington County Community Foundation (WCCF) is calling on the community to help meet its $70,000 Match Month goal this December. From December 3rd to
Frankfort’s Annual Giving Day Set for Tomorrow, December 3rd
By: Ryan Duey The Frankfort Community Foundation is set to host its annual “Frankfort Giving Day” tomorrow, December 3rd. This year, participating area organizations will
Abilene Welcomes New Holiday Inn Express & Suites, Former Property Rebranded
ACVB Release Abilene’s new Holiday Inn Express & Suites opened its doors Thursday evening, offering travelers a modern and convenient place to stay along Kansas
Cloud County to kick off Love, Kansas Event on December 7th
The Kansas Department of Commerce has launched the Love, Kansas campaign to attract talent and boost the state’s workforce and economy. The initiative encourages people
Manhattan Tech is awarded $668K Grant for Rural Workforce Development
The Patterson Family Foundation has awarded Manhattan Area Technical College a $668,000 grant to bolster the rural economy by enhancing education in critical industries. The