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PACE Act to expand loan limits reintroduced

Thursday, March 20

Legislation to expand federal loan limits for ag producers has been reintroduced in both the U.S. House and Senate. Minnesota Congressman Brad Finstad says the Producer and Agricultural Credit Enhancement, or PACE Act, addresses concerns about the increasing cost of farming. “And some of... Read More.

Farm Service Agency seeing more loan requests, aid details unclear

Tuesday, January 14

The outgoing executive director of the Farm Service Agency (FSA) in Illinois says the number of farmers applying for the agency’s loan programs is on the rise. Scott Halpin says the economic downturn has increased the need for assistance. “Counties are reporting more applications... Read More.

Barton County Approves Kansas Rural Opportunity Zone Student Loan Repayment Program, Matching $15K Provided by Program

Tuesday, January 7

By Lucky KiddBARTON COUNTY, Kan. — Barton County Commissioners Tuesday approved a resolution authorizing 2025 participation in the Kansas Rural Opportunity Zone Student Loan Repayment Program. This program provides up to a $15,000 benefit as a workforce development tool for eligible persons establishing domicile... Read More.

Lyons City Council Approves WWTP Loan Application

Tuesday, October 15

By Lucky Kidd LYONS, Kan. — Following lengthy discussion before, during, and after a public hearing, the Lyons City Council at a special meeting Monday approved submission of an application for a $6.5 million State Revolving Fund loan for improvements to the Lyons Wastewater Treatment... Read More.

McPherson County Community Foundation to Offer Student Loan Repayment Program

Thursday, August 29

By the McPherson County Community Foundation McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — The McPherson County Community Foundation (MCCF) is excited to announce a partnership with the Kansas Department of Commerce to bring the Rural Opportunity Zone (ROZ) Student Loan Repayment Assistance program to McPherson County.The program, established... Read More.

Reno County Museum Urges Public to Donate or Loan Vietnam War Era Items

Wednesday, July 31

By Bronwyn L. Page, Reno County Museum Operations Manager RENO COUNTY, Kan. — In honor of an upcoming exhibit on the Vietnam conflict "I Walked into a Different World - The Vietnam Era Remembered,” set to open at the Reno County Museum in March, we... Read More.

Commerce Updates ROZ Student Loan Repayment Program

Thursday, April 18

By the Kansas Department of CommerceTOPEKA, Kan. — Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland today announced significant changes to the Rural Opportunity Zones (ROZ) program that could increase participation in student loan repayments for people moving to rural Kansas counties.Individuals who earn an associate... Read More.

Hutchinson City Council Submits $1.2M Loan Application to KDHE for Waterline Replacement Project

Wednesday, October 18

By Lucky Kidd HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Following a public hearing the Hutchinson City Council Tuesday authorized submission of a 1.2 million dollar loan application to the Kansas Department of Health and Environment's State Revolving Loan Fund for a waterline replacement project.The project involves replacement of... Read More.

McPherson Chamber Recognized with E-Community Loan Activity Award

Monday, June 19

MCPHERSON, Kan. – The McPherson Chamber of Commerce was recently honored with the E-Community Loan Activity Award at the recent 2023 NetWork Kansas annual retreat for the highest number of E-Loans. The Chamber is a partner of NetWork Kansas and administers the McPherson County... Read More.

SBA Disaster Loan Application Deadline is May 9th

Monday, April 10

KANSAS - Director Tanya N. Garfield of the U.S. Small Business Administration’s Disaster Field Operations Center-West reminds Kansas small non-farm businesses in Butler, Harvey, Marion, McPherson, Reno and Sedgwick counties of the May 9, 2023, deadline to apply for an SBA federal disaster loan... Read More.