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Boil Water Advisory Issued for Saline Co. Rural Water District No. 3,Saline County

Friday, July 11

SALINE COUNTY, Kan. — The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued a boil water advisory for the Saline Co. Rural Water District No. 3 public water supply system located in Saline County.Customers should observe the following precautions until further notice:Boil... Read More.

Last Call for Entrepreneurs: Apply by July 1 for the IGNITE Rural Business Competition

Tuesday, June 17

GREAT BEND, Kan. — The countdown is on for aspiring entrepreneurs and small business owners to apply for the IGNITE Rural Business Competition, with the application deadline fast approaching on July 1, 2025. This is your chance to turn your business dreams into reality... Read More.

Nitrate Levels Continue to Exceed Allowable Limits in Rural Water District 101

Tuesday, June 17

Reno County, Kan. (June 17, 2025 – Revised from March 13, 2025) - Nitrate levels have continued to be above allowable limits in Rural Water District 101, which serves the Yoder area. The last nitrate level test was collected on June 2, 2025. The... Read More.

McPherson Center for Health Welcomes Dr. Burt to Rural Health Clinic

Wednesday, May 7

McPHERSON, Kan. — McPherson Center for Health is excited to welcome Dr. Holly Burt to the team at our Rural Health Clinic. As a small-town Kansas native, Dr. Burt brings a heart for rural healthcare and a commitment to caring for patients and families... Read More.

New Agritourism Certificate to Help Wildcats Strengthen Rural Economies

Tuesday, May 6

MANHATTAN, Kan. — A new certificate at Kansas State University will train students to support the economic development of rural communities by showcasing the heartbeat of the heartland — agriculture — to tourists and visitors.K-State's College of Health and Human Sciences and Read More.

‘It takes a village’: K-State Helps Rural Kansas Community Meet All Generations’ Needs

Thursday, May 1

MANHATTAN, Kan. (April 30, 2025) — How can small towns meet the educational, recreational and wellness needs of all their residents, young and old? Can one facility for 3-year-olds and 83-year-olds alike do the trick?Kansas State University researchers are helping a rural Kansas town... Read More.

Connecting Entrepreneurial Communities Conference Focuses on Entrepreneurship in Rural Kansas

Monday, April 14

MANHATTAN, Kan. — A first-in-Kansas conference dedicated to supporting rural entrepreneurship will bring together people from across the state this summer.The Connecting Entrepreneurial Communities conference promotes small communities and highlights people, businesses and best practices for creating an entrepreneurial mindset. All... Read More.

Governor Kelly Announces Over $8.1M for Rural Road Safety Improvements

Thursday, April 10

TOPEKA, Kan. — Governor Laura Kelly announced Thursday 11 rural roadway projects will receive a total of $8.1 million in federal funds through the Kansas Department of Transportation’s High Risk Rural Roads (HRRR) Program. “Made possible through the IKE Transportation Program, these projects address much... Read More.

McPherson College and KU School Of Medicine Announce Collaboration to Advance Rural Healthcare in Kansas

Thursday, April 10

McPHERSON, Kan. — McPherson College and the University of Kansas School of Medicine are partnering to promote rural healthcare in Kansas. Over the next 12 months, this collaboration will provide students with experiential, service, and research learning opportunities.“The collaboration will offer a wide range... Read More.

New Round of Mural Funding Available for Rural Kansas Communities

Thursday, April 3

The Kansas Department of Commerce has launched the latest round of Rural Mural funding. There is $125,000 available for this round to help support creative projects in rural Kansas communities.The Office of Rural Prosperity (ORP) has opened applications through May 16. The... Read More.

Neosho County Rural Water District 3 Issued Boil Water Advisory

Wednesday, April 2

NEOSHO COUNTY, Kan. — The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued a boil water advisory for the Neosho Co. RWD 3 public water supply system located in Neosho County. Customers should observe the following precautions until further notice:Boil water for one... Read More.

Ellis County Rural Water District 1C Issued Boil Water Advisory

Wednesday, April 2

ELLIS COUNTY, Kan. — The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued a boil water advisory for the Ellis County Rural Water District #1C public water supply system located in Ellis County. The City of Hays is not affected by this advisory. Customers... Read More.