The Rural & Remote program connects Lincoln County residents with remote-work jobs ensuring those who want to live a rural lifestyle can still advance in their careers.
Tag: Rural by Choice
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.
Al Joe Wallace
Al Joe Wallace, who currently serves 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 & 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.”
The Labertew Families
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.
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.
Jason & April Coover
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.
Mike and Sara Rosebrook – Young Farmers & Ranchers of the Year
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)
Hayworth at home as massage therapist
As a student-athlete at Lincoln High School, Tori Hayworth often pulled or strained a muscle. But those injuries, Hayworth thought, were just the price she paid to play the game. And after a while, she learned to work through the pain. Years later, as a certified massage therapist, Hayworth wishes she would’ve known the benefits …
Summer interns tackling improvement projects
When Kansas State University College of Architecture, Planning & Design student Mason Herrman first considered his options for a summer internship, he initially thought about applying with architectural firms in cities with populations of more than a half-million people. But after learning about an internship opportunity through his university, he decided to apply. Like Herrman, Landon …
Nearly a year later, the Boyds are at home at Lincoln Community Church
The Rev. Adam Boyd was looking for an opportunity to serve as a full-time pastor when he found an online job posting for a flourishing church congregation in north-central Kansas. There was something about the opening that spoke to the young pastor, and so he decided to inquire further. Soon, things just fell into place. …
Historical society and museum hires new director
The Lincoln County Museum sees a change in leadership as one director retires and a new one is hired.
Jim & Faye Metz
Jim Metz took the long way home. After graduating from Kansas State University, and spending time in the Peace Corps, Metz took a job working at a resort in the Pacific island nation of Samoa. There he met his wife Faye, and just two years ago they decided to return to Jim’s hometown to raise …
Jason & Annie Dohl
Jason and Annie Dohl returned to Jason’s hometown of Sylvan Grove in the early-2000s to raise a family and pursue their dreams of owning their own businesses. “We wanted to raise our children (Valden, 12; Vance, 9; Tevis, 7) in a small town,” Annie said. “We wanted to allow our children to feel safe and …
Jude & Rachel Stecklein
The Steckleins made their lives and raised their family in Sylvan Grove. Jude has served as an administrator for Unified School District 299 for the last 33 years. His wife, Rachel, recently retired as the Sylvan Grove city clerk after more than 29 years in that role. Jude says Sylvan Grove has provided a great …
Grant & Felicia Heller
Grant Heller returned to the area he grew up in to practice chiropractic and after a year he purchased the Lincoln practice in 2014. His wife Felicia is a sales associate with Farm Bureau Financial Services in Lincoln. The couple both enjoy traveling the area rodeo circuit, Grant as a steer wrestler, and Felicia as …
Brennan and Allison Johnson
Brennan and Allison returned to her hometown of Lincoln a little over three years ago when Allison was offered a job as a Speech Language Therapist based at the Lincoln County Hospital. While Allison’s home base is in Lincoln, she travels across North Central Kansas to visit patients. Brennan started his own construction company, Elite …
TJ & Sheri Jonsson
It was 14 years ago when TJ and Sheri Jonsson moved to Lincoln so TJ could take a physical therapy position with the Lincoln County Hospital. His wife Sheri serves as a dietitian and nutritionist at nearby Ellsworth County Medical Center, and she says the proximity to Wilson Lake, the beautiful rolling hills and limestone …
Cody Robison & Beranda Pickering
Cody and Beranda started BC Diesel in Lincoln less than a year ago and have already expanded to five full-time employees. Beranda says Lincoln County’s centralized location and proximity to major highways were two key selling points. “As a native of Lincoln County, I knew how much this community had to offer both our business …
Dan and Traci Bates
Dan and Traci both grew up in small towns in Kansas, but after living in Kansas City for a number of years they relocated to Lincoln to get back to the rural lifestyle. “We both worked full-time jobs, with long commutes that took away from time with our boys,” Traci said. “I wanted to be …
Upcoming Events
Jan
25
Sat
6:30 pm
Lamb Fries
@ VFW Post #7928
Lamb Fries
@ VFW Post #7928
Jan 25 @ 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Lamb Fries Potato salad, ham, beans Members and Guests Welcome 6:30 p.m. VFW Post #7928
Feb
1
Sat
5:30 pm
Conservation Annual Meeting
@ Lincoln Jr Sr High School
Conservation Annual Meeting
@ Lincoln Jr Sr High School
Feb 1 @ 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Lincoln County Conservation District Annual Meeting Doors Open 5:30 pm, Dinner at 6:30 pm at the LJSHS Commons Supervisory Election of Board Key Bankers Award Presented Grassland Award Presented KS Wildlife Award Presented Lincoln County Essay/Poster Contest Entertainment by Don Wagner
Feb
2
Sun
4:00 pm
Super Bowl Party
@ VFW #7928
Super Bowl Party
@ VFW #7928
Feb 2 @ 4:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Come and watch the game. Food and drink specials. Party starts at 4 p.m. GO CHIEFS!
Feb
8
Sat
5:30 pm
VFW Post#7928 Steak Night
@ VFW Post #7928
VFW Post#7928 Steak Night
@ VFW Post #7928
Feb 8 @ 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm
VFW Post#7928-Steak Night Members and Guests Welcome Choice of: KC Strip-Ribeye- Bacon Wrapped Filet- Sides: Baked or House Potatoes Salad and Texas Toast
Feb
10
Mon
5:30 pm
PRCF Match Month Fundraiser
@ Fly boy Brewery
PRCF Match Month Fundraiser
@ Fly boy Brewery
Feb 10 @ 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Join us February 10th for this year’s Match Month Fundraiser! Props and Hops Brewing at Fly Boy’s starting at 5:30pm with a cash bar, then dinner provided at 6:30pm by the foundation. Hear from local PRCF grant recipients and learn about the benefits the PRCF brings to member communities. Limited seating available, RSVP required by …
Feb
12
Wed
5:00 pm
Lincoln’s Birthday Celebration
@ Marshall-Yohe House
Lincoln’s Birthday Celebration
@ Marshall-Yohe House
Feb 12 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Lincoln Celebrates Lincoln Honoring our namesake on Lincoln County’s 150th year Guests will gather at 5 p.m. at the Marshall-Yohe House for one of Mary Todd Lincoln’s favorite meals on Feb. 12. Dinner will be a limited seating affair in the Parlor and Dining Room of the home. After dinner, there will be a murder-mystery …
Feb
15
Sat
1:00 pm
Lincoln Days
@ Finch Theatre
Lincoln Days
@ Finch Theatre
Feb 15 @ 1:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Lincoln Celebrates Lincoln Honoring our namesake on Lincoln County’s 150th year We will begin to gather at the Finch Theatre for light refreshments at 1 p.m. Saturday for the 2 p.m. showing of the Steven Spielberg movie “Lincoln,” starring Daniel Day Lewis. After the movie we will move to the community room for the Murder- …
9:00 pm
The Troublemakers (Live Band)
@ VFW Post #7928
The Troublemakers (Live Band)
@ VFW Post #7928
Feb 15 @ 9:00 pm – Feb 16 @ 12:00 am
Saturday February 15, the VFW is hosting a band – The Troublemakers. $5.00 Cover charge. Music from 9 p.m. – 12 p.m.
Feb
17
Mon
10:00 am
Presidents’ Day Open House
@ Lincoln County History Museum
Presidents’ Day Open House
@ Lincoln County History Museum
Feb 17 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Lincoln Celebrates Lincoln Honoring our namesake on Lincoln County’s 150th year In honor of Presidents’ Day and Lincoln’s birthday, there will be an open house at the Lincoln County Museum on Monday, February 17. There will be children’s activities all day, with Lincoln look-a-likes and historians sharing stories. Photo ops available with period costumes and …
Feb
22
Sat
6:00 pm
Chamber Banquet
@ Lincoln Junior-Senior High School
Chamber Banquet
@ Lincoln Junior-Senior High School
Feb 22 @ 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm
On Saturday, February 22, 2020, Leavenworth, Kan. actor Ken Church will present his one-man stage program “Twain for Twainiacs,” at Lincoln Jr./Sr. High School for the Lincoln Area Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting and Banquet. Along with being an actor, Church is a retired English, Speech, and Drama teacher who taught in Kansas schools for …
