By Ryan Duey
This week the Republic County Economic Development Corporation announced that they have been awarded a 2024 Attraction Development Grant from Kansas Tourism.
The Grant, in the amount of $20,441 will go towards building tourism around the Belleville High Banks, High Banks Hall of Fame, along with the rich racing history of Belleville.
Kansas Tourism will be visiting the Highbanks Speedway on Thursday, May 23rd at 2:30 p.m. with the official announcement of the Grant. They will also offer a picture opportunity during that time. The public is invited to attend to participate in this Community Award.