The Kansas Housing Resources Corporation has awarded Lincoln County a Moderate-Income Housing (MIH) program grant in the amount of $150,000 to develop affordable housing units.…
Lincoln County Highway Department is accepting applications for a full-time Equipment Operator. This applicant must possess knowledge of mechanics, welding and measuring and working knowledge…
Both the City of Lincoln and the Lincoln County Commission have commercial properties available at no cost to businesses who would like to start up…
Call 877-678-2548 to speak with a Referral Specialist. They will assist you in your child care search — providing you with a list of licensed…
The North Central Kansas Coordinated Transit District offers public transportation and resources and referrals. For more information about OCCK, Inc., visit www.occk.com. For more information…
NCK CASA advocates for abused and neglected children in Cloud, Jewell, Lincoln, Mitchell, Republic & Washington counties. Hope’s Place CAC offers a child friendly environment…
Lincoln County is having a year-long celebration (January-December 2020) for the Sesquicentennial (150th anniversary)! On October 6, 1870, Lincoln County was officially recognized by the…
Prairie Land Gamebirds recently expanded its business with a new hatchery. David, who runs the business with his son Ryan Wacker, said it has been positive to not rely on another entity to provide chicks to them. (Photo courtesy of David Wacker)
Al Joe Wallace, who formerly served as one of the Lincoln County Commissioners, has lived at the same farmstead for his entire life in the Salt Creek township. “I like the community,” Wallace said. “I like the people, and so I had no desire to leave.”
Jared Spear, who was born and raised on a family farm in Lincoln County, enjoys rural living and took an opportunity to open a business in his hometown. Once he did that, he decided to open other businesses in town. He and his fiancé Lisa Simmons enjoy the community “where people care about the well being of the community and other local businesses.”
The Labertew families take education seriously and have also built a successful family agri-business in Labertew Apiaries in their spare time. They’ve made Sylvan Grove their home and believe it is a great place to raise a family and find a real sense of community.
When Craig and Mary Ann Stertz purchased a crumbling, falling building on Lincoln Ave., they saw an opportunity to restore it. With 36 years of marriage to their credit, the couple is still together after 4 years of working out different opinions on the loft renovation. Those interested in staying the loft can rent it out via Airbnb.
When April Coover attended a career fair, she discovered a career opportunity at the pharmacy in Lincoln. Not long after her move to Lincoln, she went on a “successful” blind date with her husband, Jason Coover. “We can let the kids play outside and know that our neighbors look out for them, love them and treat them just as they do their own kids/grandkids,” she said.
A new runway is being installed at the Lincoln Municipal Airport. The runway will be 4,200 feet long by 60 feet wide, which will accommodate larger aircraft landings and takeoffs. According to Clay Haring, Post Rock Aviation Owner, the dirt work underway now was funded by a grant from the Kansas Department of Transportation Division of Aviation, and Esfeld Construction, Great Bend, is leading the construction.
Pheasants are raised at the Prairie Land Gamebirds property in Hunter and sold to hunting operations across the country. The business is currently expanding with a hatchery and new pens. (photo by Hailey Dixon)
Mike and Sara Rosebook were recognized as the Kansas Farm Bureau Young Farmers & Ranchers of the Year at the annual conference in Manhattan January 26-28, 2018. They are pictured here with Kansas Farm Bureau President, Rich Felts. (courtesy photo)
Six Lincoln County business leaders recently attended the training workshop “Destination Bootcamp,” in Colorado, to learn new ways to attract and increase the number of customers and visitors to the area. Back row (L-R): Jon Schallert, marketing consultant, Jennifer O’Hare, Sue Graham, Kelly Larson, Carly SeirerErrebo, Ronda Mishler. Front row: Alisha DeWitt and Angela O’Bannon. (Courtesy photo)
The Board of Lincoln County Commissioners is made up of three commissioner district representatives and meets on Monday mornings from 8:30 a.m.to noon. The County…
For emergencies, please dial 911. For all other matters, including calling in controlled burns, please dial the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Department at 785-524-4479. Click here…
For emergencies, please dial 911. For all other matters, including calling in controlled burns, please dial the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Department at 785-524-4479. Click here…
The Lincoln County Rescue Squad is a team of volunteers that responds to all emergencies within Lincoln county, such as wrecks, structure fires, search and…
Jim Gourley, owner of Setter Dogs, operates a premier, licensed bird dog training facility and offers unique guided hunts. These semi- or fully-guided hunts may…
The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Department provides Lincoln citizens with law enforcement, jail services, animal control, civil services in court orders, and the enforcement of city…
The mission of the Lincoln County Health Department is to provide quality cost-effective preventative services to Lincoln County residents. Programs are offered within the limits…
The Lincoln County Ambulance Service is responsible for providing the best possible emergency care to the public and protecting and saving lives. Educational classes are…
The Lincoln County Emergency Manager is responsible for providing direction and implementation of all aspects of emergency preparedness including coordination of all public entities responding…