The Lincoln County Economic Development Foundation is looking for summer interns! Work with property owners to design and develop improvement plans for downtown storefronts and buildings. This internship has been made possible through a partnership with Dane G. Hansen Foundation and K-State Research and Extension.
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Certified Nurses Aide
Lincoln Park Manor has a full-time CNA opening. Shift is from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. with a $250 bonus after 90 days. Lincoln Park Manor 922 North 5th Street Lincoln, Kansas 67455 (785) 524-4428 While you’re here, check out housing options in Lincoln County: Residential Property Listings | Agricultural Property Listings
Hungry Hunter
The Hungry Hunter is back! Open 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. 7 days a week, with all-day breakfast, daily specials and fan favorites chicken fried steaks, pork tenderloins, burgers, and homemade fries. All the fried chicken you can eat on Thursdays 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., with salad bar, potato, homemade bread and homemade dessert!
Marketing Manager
The position is responsible for: -Developing, implementing and executing strategic marketing plans. -Tracking and analyzing the performance of advertising campaigns. -Marketing budget -Providing marketing support to agents The following skills, talents and experience are a plus: -Website development -Google Ads -Google Analytics -LinkedIn Ads -Direct mail campaigns -Strategic planning -Email campaigns -Organizational skills -Goal oriented …
Highway Department – Multiple openings
Lincoln County is now accepting applications for the following positions. Applicants for all positions must be 18 years of age, have a high school diploma or GED, and possess a valid Class “A” CDL Driver’s License with manual transmission, or be willing to obtain one within 6 months of employment. Mechanic This employee is responsible …
944 N. 200th Rd – $298,000
Come sit on this romantic white-pillared covered porch and watch the brome sway. Gorgeous updated home sits on approx 43 acres of pasture w/ 40×60 shop, 24×24 detached garage, tack room, garden shed, and chicken coup. Kitchen includes granite counters, working island, high-end appliances w/ gas cooktop, built-in microwave and custom cabinets. Step inside the …
Quality Control Inspector
US Tower is looking for a Quality Control Inspector at the Lincoln, KS, facility. This position will conduct inspections in accordance with prints and/or inspection forms at specified points to ensure conforming products for primary parts and sub-assemblies, document all inspections, report all non-conforming products/inspections. Will also help keep calibrations up-to-date.. US Tower, located in …
Historic Survey of Downtown Lincoln
A survey of the historic properties in downtown Lincoln has been completed to determine if the overall downtown district (and/or individual properties within it) would be eligible for any historic designations that could open up financial resources to property owners to help maintain and improve their properties.
212 E Franklin Street – Lincoln, KS – $32,000
4 bedrooms, 1 full bath, Vinyl siding, New roof in 2017, Floor furnace and Window A/C; 2 car detached open garage. Open staircase; Large eat-in kitchen with pantry; 1 bedroom down that is currently being used as a TV room; 1 large and 3 medium size bedrooms up. Large yard with room to run! Close …
301 & 307 E Lincoln Avenue – Lincoln, KS – $38,000
Does your current Church need more space? Are you looking for a building for a much needed day care in our town? Are you thinking of starting a new business and can’t find the right building or location? This building would be perfect. It features beautiful woodwork and has been very well maintained. The basement …
Project Manager/Estimator – Mechanical (available in 6 months)
Street PHE is accepting applications for a Project Manager/Estimator – Mechanical. Estimate projects up to $1 mil+. Manage and motivate 8-15 employees on commercial plumbing/HVAC projects including scheduling, budgeting, coordinating with GC and subcontractors, and communication with management. Quality control and problem-solving skills are necessary. Must be able to determine material and personnel needs to …
Commercial Opportunities – Lincoln, KS – FREE
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 or expand. The properties vary in size from approx. 3-40 acres and are either developed (with utilities to the site) or undeveloped (without utilities to the site). Businesses must submit …
Free Lots (Residential) – Lincoln, KS
The City of Lincoln is offering free residential lots to families interested in moving to the community and/or building a new home. The lots are available in a residential development (complete with streets, water, sewer, etc) within the city limits and located just a few blocks from the high school, hospital, football field, city park, …
Mechanical Engineer
Design and evaluate mechanical and electromechanical products and systems by developing and testing specifications and methods. This individual must be able to confirm system and product capabilities by designing feasibility and testing methods. Opportunity to research and test manufacturing and assembly methods and materials. The mechanical engineer will also prepare product reports and analyze and summarize information, looking for trends.
Electrical Engineer
Primarily designs electromechanical products and systems by developing and testing specifications and methods, applying principles of mechanics, thermodynamics, hydraulics, heat transfer and materials. Confirms system and product capabilities by designing feasibility and testing methods. Develops manufacturing processes by designing and modifying equipment for fabricating, building, assembling, and installing components. Assures system and product quality by designing testing methods; testing finished-product and system capabilities; confirming fabrication, assembly, and installation processes.
Lincoln County students compete at the second annual Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge
The event, which was March 5, 2019, challenged local high school students to develop a sustainable business idea. A panel of judges, including local business owners and bankers, scored projects. Pictured are the winners of this year’s event. (Photo courtesy of Kelly Larson, Lincoln County Economic Development Director)
210 E School Street – Lincoln, KS – $32,500
Retreat by the lakes, this bungalow style home provide one level living with a large backyard deck to enjoy the outdoors. Beautiful woodwork throughout the home, with two bedrooms, one with 10 foot ceilings, living room, dining room, kitchen and bathroom. There is a secret upper attic, that has two large rooms for additional sleep or play space. An enclosed back porch which leads to the basement. A detached single garage with concrete floor completes this home. Centralized location to Lake Wilson, Kanoplis, and Glen Elder.
Stertz’s completed restoration project on Lincoln Avenue
Next door to the historic Cummins Block Building on the corner of Lincoln Avenue and Third street, sits another piece of Lincoln history restored. Craig and Mary Ann Stertz completed four years of restoration work and hosted an Open House in August for the community to see the finished work. (Courtesy photo)
Street Plumbing acquires Deep Creek Construction
R&R Street Plumbing, Heating and Electric, Inc., 2009 E. Hwy 18, announced, in a press release, the acquisition of Deep Creek Construction, L.L.C., owned by Kirk and Susan Wollesen of Lincoln. As part of the acquisition, Kirk and Susan became part owners of R&R Street Plumbing, Heating and Electric, Inc. , and will become members of its management staff at the Lincoln office. (Photo by Kris Heinze)
Lincoln City Hall
The Lincoln City Hall was one of eight summer projects that were part of the 2018 Downtown Design Assistance Program. The proposed improvements at the Lincoln City Hall included two options, one with an elevator to utilize space on the second floor and another without an elevator. (Designs by interns Miki Blair and Bethany Pingel)
Lincoln Senior Center
The Lincoln Senior Center was one of eight summer projects that were part of the 2018 Downtown Design Assistance Program. The proposed improvements at the Lincoln Senior Center include painting the awning and siding, installing a new sign, painting the historic cast-iron columns on each side of the storefront, and adding vinyl lettering to the storefront and door. (Designs by interns Miki Blair and Bethany Pingel)
Lincoln Center Antiques & Collectibles
Lincoln Center Antiques & Collectibles was one of eight summer projects that were part of the 2018 Downtown Design Assistance Program. The proposed improvements at Lincoln Center Antiques & Collectibles include Removing the infill from the original storefront opening and reconstructing the appearance of transom windows, cleaning the face of the building and repainting, installing a new sign (either as a panel or projecting sign), repairing the door hardware to ease opening and closing, and reglazing the storefront windows to improve energy efficiency. (Designs by interns Miki Blair and Bethany Pingel)
Lincoln Area Chamber of Commerce
The Lincoln Area Chamber of Commerce was one of eight summer projects that were part of the 2018 Downtown Design Assistance Program. The proposed improvements at the Lincoln Area Chamber of Commerce include installing a new historically appropriate door, Installing new double-hung windows, repairing and repointing the limestone exterior, painting the door and trim, and a new sign. (Designs by interns Miki Blair and Bethany Pingel)
LCEDF announces Downtown Revitalization Projects
By Hailey Dixon for the Lincoln Sentinel Out of 17 applications, eight businesses were selected for the Downtown Revitalization Project by Kelly Larson, Lincoln County Economic Development Foundation Executive Director, members of the LCEDF Board and two interns, Miki Blair and Bethany Pingel. “I am grateful that we were a part of that decision,” Blair …
Elijah & Lara Keever
While Elijah Keever grew up in a small, north-central Kansas town similar to Lincoln, his wife, Lara, made the switch from Boston-living to the rural lifestyle in Kansas. The family owns Keever Auto & Ag, and have operated the business in Lincoln for five years. “We got to know some wonderful people here in Lincoln, and were given an opportunity to start a business,” Lara said.
Jared Spear & Lisa Simmons
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.”
Craig & Mary Ann Stertz – Rural by Choice
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.
Leadership Lincoln County class improves pool, hosts ‘Dog Day in the Park’
Through an initiative from members in Leadership Lincoln County, new paint, pool mats and lifeguard stands are now installed at Lincoln City Pool. In addition to the pool improvements, other members of Leadership Lincoln County organized a free event that drew dogs and dog lovers alike: “Dog Day in the Park” on May 5 in Lincoln. (photo courtesy of Dave Merica)
Lincoln County gaining Historic Preservation Fund grant
Lincoln County is receiving a Historic Preservation Fund reimbursement grant through the Kansas Historical Society to hopefully gain historic status in various places in the county. A study will be conducted in the Lincoln and Sylvan Grove downtown’s to see if the areas could be eligible for any historic designations. (Photo illustration by Kris Heinze)
Dirt work being completed at Lincoln Municipal Airport
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.
Rack-n-Fur Taxidermy
Bryan Meier recently opened Rack-n-Fur Taxidermy on Hwy 14 in Lincoln. KS. Some examples of animals he can mount for display include deer, turkey, pheasants, waterfowl, bobcats and other fur-bearing animals. Hours are hit and miss to start as he gets the new business going, please call or stop by. 785-472-7012.