Category: Economic Development

Join K-State Sept. 2 for Linton Presidential Inauguration
Manhattan, KS— The inauguration of Richard H. Linton as the 15th president of Kansas State University will take place at 2 p.m. Friday, Sept. 2,

Vasserman Using NSF Grant to Broaden Rural Access to Computing Education in Kansas
Manhattan, KS— Eugene Vasserman, associate professor in the computer science department at Kansas State University, has received a National Science Foundation grant to broaden rural

Sharda Awarded USDA Grant to Develop Irrigation Strategies in Eastern Great Plains
Manhattan, KS— Vaishali Sharda, assistant professor of biological and agricultural engineering at Kansas State University, has received a U.S. Department of Agriculture grant to develop

Kansas Department of Commerce Announces New Grant Opportunity to Support Economic Development in Smaller Communities
Topeka, KS– Lieutenant Governor and Commerce Secretary David Toland announced a new grant opportunity today that will help support economic development and revitalization efforts in

Clay County is Second in the State for Pull Factor Improvement
Clay Center, KS – According to the Kansas Department of Revenue Fiscal 2021 Annual Report, Clay County’s Pull Factor for Retail Sales improved by 19.5%,

$24.8 Million Announced for Improvements to Flint Hills Trail
Topeka, Kan. — Governor Laura Kelly and the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks today announced that Kansas is the recipient of a $24.8 million

Clay Center City Council Votes to Change Deed Verbiage with Otto Unruh Stadium
Clay Center, Kan. — Last night, Clay Center City Council members voted on a change in language regarding the deed with Otto Unruh Stadium Council

Tips to Save Money on Your Energy Bill
By Jessica Jensen, K-State Research and Extension news service Manhattan, KS — As rising costs continue to hit Americans’ pocketbook, the director of the

Officials talk about Economic Potential of Recreational Trails
Manhattan, Kan. — Mike Scanlon believes – truly believes – in the power of trails for driving economic development. Trails, he says, for biking, walking,
