Category: Economic Development

Republic County Hires new Economic Development Director
Photo Courtesy of Canva Chris Zach has been selected as the new director of Republic County Economic Development following a special meeting of the board

Siegler to Lead Weeklong Community Residency in Marysville March 22–27
Photo Courtesy of OneMarysville Jeff Siegler, owner of ‘Revitalize, or Die,’ will lead a weeklong residency in Marysville from March 22–27 at the invitation of

Geary County Launches Transportation Safety Action Plan with Federal SS4A Grant
Photo Courtesy of Canva Geary County Public Works is developing a Transportation Safety Action Plan after receiving a federal Safe Streets and Roads for All

Fort Riley Garrison Commander to Address Flint Hills Regional Growth Summit
Fort Riley Photo Courtesy of Fort Riley The Fort Riley Garrison Commander will address area leaders Friday at the Flint Hills Regional Growth Summit in

Washington County Community Foundation Match Month Hits Record
Washington County Community Foundation Photo Courtesy of WCCF The Washington County Community Foundation held a Match Month in December and achieved a record-breaking result! A
Northwest Kansas Center Launches Home-Based Childcare Recruitment Program
Photo Courtesy of Canva The Northwest Kansas Economic Innovation Center is now accepting applications for a new home-based childcare provider recruitment program aimed at addressing

Multigenerational Life Center celebration Jan. 14
By Jennifer Theurer As the main structure of the Multigenerational Life Center nears completion, the city with Pat Hayes, Parks and Recreation superintendent, taking the

Kansas Tech CEO Ben Foster Appointed to Chair National Rural Broadband Association Board
Megan Harper, Twin Valley Photo Courtesy of Twin Valley NTCA–The Rural Broadband Association has announced its 2026 board officers, naming Twin Valley President and CEO Ben

Chapman business receives $300K for expansion
By Jennifer Theurer Downtown Dance, Tumbling and Aerial Arts of Chapman recently received a $300,000 community development block grant from Flint Hills Regional Council to

The parade is growing: New black squirrel statues planned for Marysville
Black Squirrels on Parade is ready for its next round of five-foot-tall statues, giving businesses, organizations, families and friend groups a chance to add a