Community News


	Rural Kansas Succeeds! Posted on 05/07/2010 Rural Kansans are making a difference and these videos tell the story of hardworking citizens, businesses, and communities. more
	Location Neutral Business Creating Virtual Suburbanization Posted on 10/09/2009 Freelancing, telecommuting, and remote working are increasingly popular ways to work and excellent ways for many to cut costs and save on transportation or office expenses while opening up a wealth of opportunities. The growing industry of Location Neutral Businesses (LNB) faces a number of issues, but could also bring a number of benefits, with savvy rural communities possibly being the surprising winners of the relationship. more
	Center for Rural Affairs Releases Report Examining Economic Impact of Wind Projects Posted on 10/09/2009 The Center for Rural Affairs, a policy analysis and advocacy organization based in Lyons, Neb., has released an analysis on the economic potential of wind energy development entitled "Renewable Energy and Economic Potential in Iowa, Kansas, Nebraska and South Dakota." The report examines economic impact, job creation and wind resources in Iowa, Kansas, Nebraska and South Dakota. more
	Strength in Numbers: Using Creativity and Teamwork to Keep Small Towns Viable Posted on 10/09/2009 Some small communities are using their size to their advantage, taking a team approach and "branding" themselves to turn their town into a marketable commodity in order to survive. These ideas are spreading and Damar, Kansas, located in Rooks County, is the perfect example. more
	Legislature Tax Credit Haircut Could Impact Rural Economic Development Programs Posted on 06/26/2009 During the most recent legislative session, the legislature implemented what is essentially a "Tax Credit Haircut" on the majority of tax credit programs offered. more
	Leadership: Manage Self Posted on 05/13/2009 This is Part Three of a four-part series on, NetWork Kansas Director, Steve Radley's experience with the KLC's leadership training course. more
	Leadership: Facilitating Intervention Posted on 03/01/2009 This is Part Two of a four-part series on, NetWork Kansas Director, Steve Radley's experience with the KLC's leadership training course. more
	Old Barn Filled with New Equipment for On-Farm Enterprise Posted on 02/01/2009 An article from the High Plains/Midwest Ag. Journal Discusses One of Start-Up Kansas' Latest Clients (by Doug Rich) more
	Leadership: Diagnose the Situation Posted on 12/01/2008 This is Part One of a four-part series on, NetWork Kansas Director, Steve Radley's experience with the KLC's leadership training course. more
	Leadership: Energize Others This is Part Four of a four-part series on, NetWork Kansas Director, Steve Radley's experience with the KLC's leadership training course. more
	Unraveling the Mystery of Rural Poverty more
	The Future of Economic Gardening in Kansas During a recent quarterly meeting of resource partners dedicated to economic and community development in rural areas, NetWork Kansas was asked to lead a working group that would explore the possibility of implementing Economic Gardening in Kansas. more