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Kansas Profile – Now That’s Rural: Darrell Westervelt, Blueville Nursery

Wednesday, December 10

MANHATTAN, Kan. (Dec. 3, 2025) — “We’re not really in the plant business, we’re in the people business.”That may seem an unusual statement for the owner of a nursery and landscape company, but it describes the philosophy that has helped this business to succeed. Darrell... Read More.

Kansas Profile – Now That’s Rural: John and Shelley Gardner, Christmas at Pumpkin Pants Ranch

Wednesday, December 3

“Make Christmas magic.” That’s the goal of one family that is using their rural Kansas facility to create special holiday memories for kids and families. As we have previously described, John and Shelley Gardner are the founders of Pumpkin Pants Ranch. Since 2023, they have... Read More.

Saturday Night Fire Destroys Rural Woodson County Home

Sunday, November 23

A Saturday night fire destroyed an unoccupied house about 2 ½ miles southwest of Neosho Falls.The fire in the area of 180th and Ute Roads was called in at about 9:23 p.m., and on arrival the home was fully engulfed in flames. After determining the... Read More.

Stafford County Economic Development is awarded $25,000 to complete Rural Champion Community Project on Childcare

Friday, October 31

MACKSVILLE, Kan. (October 16, 2025) — Earlier this summer Stafford County Economic Development (EcoDevo) was awarded $25,000 for an implementation grant as part of the Office of Rural Prosperity Rural Champions grant program announced last year in collaboration with the Patterson Family Foundation for... Read More.

Stafford County Economic Development is awarded $25,000 to complete Rural Champion Community Project on Childcare

Friday, October 17

MACKSVILLE, Kan. (Oct. 16, 2025) — Earlier this summer Stafford County Economic Development (EcoDevo) was awarded $25,000 for an implementation grant as part of the Office of Rural Prosperity Rural Champions grant program announced last year in collaboration with the Patterson Family Foundation for... Read More.

Awards to Honor Rural Entrepreneurs and Programs Serving Rural Communities

Friday, October 10

Huck Boyd Institute announces 2025 Leaders of the Year MANHATTAN, Kan. — Food, fitness, fun, family, and the future are major areas of focus for the entrepreneurs and organizations to be honored by K-State’s Huck Boyd National Institute for Rural Development as the 2025 Huck... Read More.

RKAP Awarded $381,000 Grant from Patterson Family Foundation to Expand Rural Workforce

Wednesday, October 8

MANHATTAN, Kan. — Kansas Farm Bureau’s (KFB) Rural Kansas Apprenticeship Program (RKAP) received a $381,000 grant from the Kansas City-based Patterson Family Foundation to expand the trades workforce in rural Kansas.“RKAP is committed to building a high-quality workforce in rural Kansas,” says Joel Leftwich,... Read More.

Third Annual Ignite Rural Business Competition Set for This Thursday at the Crest Theatre

Monday, October 6

Tickets on Sale Now at www.igniteks.com and Available at the DoorGREAT BEND, Kan. — The entrepreneurial energy of Central Kansas will take center stage this Thursday at 7:00 PM as the third annual Ignite Rural Business Competition lights up the Crest Theatre in... Read More.

Rural Health Clinic to Host Open House October 8

Wednesday, October 1

McPHERSON, Kan. — McPherson Center for Health invites the community to attend an Open House at the Rural Health Clinic on Wednesday, October 8. The event will highlight the clinic’s newest providers and expanded women’s health services. Guests will have the opportunity to meet... Read More.

KSU Foundation, Technology Development Institute Collaborate to Support Rural Innovation

Wednesday, September 24

MANHATTAN, Kan. — Kansas State University's Technology Development Institute is expanding its reach in rural Kansas communities by establishing the Rural Technology Innovation Assistant Program through a unique collaboration with the KSU Foundation.Through a two-year, $1 million grant to the KSU Foundation... Read More.

Great Bend Economic Development Announces Finalists for 2025 IGNITE Rural Business Competition

Wednesday, September 24

GREAT BEND, Kan. — Great Bend Economic Development, Inc. (GBED) is proud to announce the Top 5 Finalists for the 2025 IGNITE Rural Business Competition, a live pitch-style event designed to champion rural innovation and support emerging entrepreneurs across Barton County and surrounding areas.Now... Read More.

Rural Water District 101 Nitrate Level Remains Above Allowable Limits

Monday, September 15

RENO COUNTY, Kan. (September 15, 2025 – Revised from June 17, 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 September 08, 2025. The level... Read More.