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NFU unveils Farmers Capital Fund

Sunday, March 9

A new investment fund is aimed at boosting technological advancements in agriculture. National Farmers Union (NFU) president Rob Larew says the Farmers Capital Fund is an investment into the organization’s members. “Having a capital fund that is both going to be investing in technology... Read More.

Sens. Moran, King Lead Reintroduction of Legislation to Expand Access to Capital for Farmers & Rural Communities

Thursday, March 6

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Jerry Moran (R-Kan.), Angus King (I-Maine), Roger Marshall M.D. (R-Kan.), Ruben Gallego (D-Ariz.), Kevin Cramer (R-N.D.) and Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala.) today reintroduced the Access to Credit for our Rural Economy (ACRE) Act. This legislation would benefit American families, farmers... Read More.

Barton Foundation ‘Grow With Us’ Capital Campaign Nears Finish Line, Invites Final Donations to Reach Goal

Monday, April 15

By Maggie Harris, Barton Community College GREAT BEND, Kan. (April 12, 2024) — The Barton Foundation launched the ‘Grow With Us’ capital campaign almost two years ago, and with the finish line drawing near, the Foundation wants to give donors one more opportunity to be... Read More.

Governor Kelly Announces $14M Capital Investment Creating 110 Jobs in Wellington

Monday, March 4

By Kansas Department of Commerce TOPEKA, Kan. — Governor Laura Kelly announced today that Elite Harness is investing $14 million, creating 110 new jobs, in Wellington. Elite Harness will refurbish an existing facility into a 50,000-square-foot state-of-the-art manufacturing plant.Elite will produce wiring harnesses and custom... Read More.

Capital Campaign for McPherson High School Athletic Field Meets Goal

Tuesday, December 12

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON, Kan. — The capital campaign for McPherson High School's athletic field has met its goal. Committee and Board of Education member Dan Lichty said cash and pledges for the project came to around $1.018 million, with $930,000 already paid in. The... Read More.

Reno County Child Care Task Force Seeks Projects for Capital Projects Fund Accelerator Grant

Friday, October 6

By the Reno County Child Care Task Force HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Reno County Child Care Task Force is currently seeking interest from community partners who would like to be part of a collaborative application to the Kansas’ Capital Projects Fund Accelerator Grant opportunity. The CPF... Read More.

Buhler vs McPherson Among Games to be Featured in Inaugural Air Capital Football Series at Riverfront Stadium

Tuesday, July 18

Tim Grubbs, Wichita Wind Surge Director of Public Relations WICHITA, Kan. – The Wichita Wind Surge serves as host for the inaugural Air Capital High School Football Series presented by Mel Hambelton Ford at Riverfront Stadium in fall 2023. Thirteen teams will have an... Read More.