Community Vitality
Helping our communities survive and prosper with a goal of becoming a better place for Kansans to live and work.
July 2017 Stories
June 2017 Stories
- KARL program begins transition, announces J.J. Jones interim president
Agriculture and Rural Leadership program ushering in 14th class of emerging leaders
- Kansas Ag Leadership Program will make changes
Resignation of KARL president prompts shift in direction
May 2017 Stories
- Community partner volunteers honored by Kansas PRIDE program
Individuals and organizations receive awards
April 2017 Stories
March 2017 Stories
- Huck Boyd Institute recognizes Kansans for business, entrepreneurship and service
Award winners will be honored March 9 in Manhattan.
February 2017 Stories
January 2017 Stories
- Community projects supported by Volunteers Impact PRIDE grant program
Five communities to receive Masonic VIP Funding for specific projects.
- ‘Leadership in Challenging Times’ is topic of Feb. 8 panel discussion and dinner in Wichita
Former Kansas Gov. John Carlin, Rep. Ken Rahjes, K-State professor Flinchbaugh and others are panelists.
December 2016 Stories
November 2016 Stories
Kansas Profile – Now That’s Rural: Allen Bailey – Marshal of Dodge City
- Kansas Profile – Now That’s Rural: Greg Wolf – Family Food Store
October 2016 Stories
Kansas Profile – Now That’s Rural: Brett Pfizenmaier - Pumpkin Patch
Good work has its own rewards for several Kansas communities
PRIDE program names recipients of funding for projects.- Kansas Profile – Now That’s Rural - Monty Teeter – Teeter Irrigation
September 2016 Stories
- New disaster app can help small businesses prepare for the worst
The app is available free for iOS and Android tablets and smartphones.
August 2016 Stories
July 2016 Stories
Kansas Profile – Now That's Rural: Michael Hook and Jim Gray – Chisholm Trail 150
Kansas Profile – Now That’s Rural: Clint and Jenny Osner – Hired Man’s Grocery & Grill, Inc.
Kansas Profile – Now That's Rural: Pam Budenbender – Onaga Country Market
Kansas Profile – Now That's Rural: Paul Budenbender – Epoxy Coating Specialists
June 2016 Stories
May 2016 Stories
April 2016 Stories
Kansas Profile – Now That's Rural: Susie Haver – Cloud County Convention and Tourism
Kansas communities receive funding for growth from Kansas PRIDE program
First Growth and Action grants are awardedKansas communities receive funding from the Kansas PRIDE program
Partners in PRIDE grants go to five community organizationsKansas Profile – Now That's Rural: Mike Kaiser – Cloud Ceramics and Kansas Brick and Tile
Entrepreneurship and service recognized by Huck Boyd Institute
Kansas Profile – Now That's Rural: Gary LaGrange – Soldier Agricultural Vocational Education
Kansas Profile – Now That's Rural: Hazel Zimmerman – Ag Heritage Park
March 2016 Stories
Kansas Profile – Now That's Rural: Mark Galloway – Blacksmith Coffee
Kansas Profile – Now That's Rural: Molli Esping – The Old Grind – Part 1
Kansas Profile – Now That's Rural: Michael Moore and Dolly Anderson
Helping ourselves: NW Kansas citizens are improving their communities
First Impressions program is a step toward addressing strengths and weaknesses.Certain food labeling and marketing claims can be misleading
A food safety expert explains how terms such as "natural" and "healthy" aren't regulated.
Kansas State University specialist is part of new regional center for food safety training
K-State’s Nwadike will join Iowa State in business-focused effortWalk Kansas lasts eight weeks, but benefits can go much longer
This year's program runs April 3-May 28.
February 2016 Stories
Kansas Profile – Now That’s Rural: Alan VanNahmen – Farm Buddy
Kansas Profile – Now That’s Rural: Jill Mason – Confetti & Cashmere
January 2016 Stories
Kansas Profile – Now That's Rural: Yvette and Monte Ysidro – Stearman Bar and Grill
Kansas Profile – Now That’s Rural: Walter and Olive Ann Beech
Guiding the ship: Be an effective board member
K-State Research and Extension offers board leadership training in Kansas’ communities.Kansas PRIDE Communities of Excellence named
Communities are recognized for their improvements.
