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Greensburg Welcomes Back Families Through Special USDA Housing Program

Greensburg building project making history
Article By Phyllis Jacobs Griekspoor - The Wichita Eagle (4-13-2008)

More help for Greensburg Residents
Video News Report From KSN-TV, Wichita, KS.

Senator Roberts and Congressman Moran Announce Increased Grant Funding Available To Greensburg And Kiowa County

Value-Added Producer Grant Program Details Announced

A tornado-wracked Kansas town leaps into the future as it rebuilds under the camera's eye (Article by Aaron Barnhart - The Kansas City Star - February 26, 2008)

Help needed for rebuilding Greensburg (Article by Wichita Eagle - February 12, 2008)

Greensburg Resource Conference Held February 5 - 6
(Article By Mark Anderson in Kiowa County Signal - February 13, 2008)

Well over 100 representatives ranging from organizations holding donated funds, offering specific volunteer labor, and/or wishing to donate 'in-kind' products attended the two-day meeting to help identify additional assistance resources that are available to support the Greensburg area's recovery following the devastating May 4th tornado and related storms. Well over 100 representatives ranging from organizations holding donated funds, offering specific volunteer labor, and/or wishing to donate 'in-kind' products attended the two-day meeting to help identify additional assistance resources that are available to support the Greensburg area's recovery following the devastating May 4th tornado and related storms.

Homegrown businesses keep rural decline at bay
(Article by Amy Bickel - The Hutchinson News - February 23, 2008)


Housing Fairs To Be Held To Assist Flood Impacted Kansans

Energy Workshops Scheduled by USDA Rural Development

Greensburg 'Community Self-Help Housing Program' Information Meeting Scheduled

Greensburg 'Community Self-Help Housing Program' Announced
USDA Rural Development State Director Chuck Banks (center) presents a $1 million dollar ceremonial check to the City of Greensburg from the Suopplemental Funding Appropriations for the Comprehensive Cooperative Agreement ('Planning Funds' allocation).

USDA Rural Development State Director Chuck Banks (center) presents a $1 million dollar ceremonial check to the City of Greensburg to support planning / recovery expenses related to the May 4th tornado.



Bartell Place Senior Residences Holds Dedication and Ribbon Cutting

State Director Chuck Banks was joined by U.S. Congressman Jerry Moran, USDA Rural Development National Administrator of Housing and Community Facilities Programs Russell Davis, Tom Bishop of Homestead Affordable Housing, Junction City officials, and funding partners for the dedication and ribbon cutting at Bartell Place Senior Residences.

State Director Chuck Banks was joined by U.S. Congressman Jerry Moran, USDA Rural Development National Administrator of Housing and Community Facilities Programs Russell Davis, Tom Bishop of Homestead Affordable Housing, Junction City officials, and funding partners for the dedication and ribbon cutting at Bartell Place Senior Residences.

 

City of Greensburg Water Tower Project Receives Funding

(left to right) Dale Maltbie, Professional Engineering Consultants; Steve Castaner, FEMA; Greg Waters, Rotary Representative (The Peoples Bank); Denise Unruh, South Central Community Foundation, Chuck Banks, USDA Rural Development State Director; Steve Hewitt, Greensburg City Administrator; Brandon Hosheit, Greensburg City Council; Gary Goodheart, Greensburg City Council; and Mike Mayberry, Kansas Rural Water Association during the ceremonial check presentation for $170,000 in Agency funding, approved under the USDA’s Water and Waste Disposal Program, for replacement of the water tower that was destroyed by the May 4, 2007 tornado. The project is a cornerstone to the city’s rebuilding efforts.

 

 

 

 

 

(left to right) Dale Maltbie, Professional Engineering Consultants; Steve Castaner, FEMA; Greg Waters, Rotary Representative (The Peoples Bank); Denise Unruh, South Central Community Foundation, Chuck Banks, USDA Rural Development State Director; Steve Hewitt, Greensburg City Administrator; Brandon Hosheit, Greensburg City Council; Gary Goodheart, Greensburg City Council; and Mike Mayberry, Kansas Rural Water Association during the ceremonial check presentation for $170,000 in Agency funding, approved under the USDA’s Water and Waste Disposal Program, for replacement of the water tower that was destroyed by the May 4, 2007 tornado.

Greensburg Housing Fair Successful
(right to left) Elva Yanez, Rural Development Specialist from the Garden City office and Tom Finger, Area Specialist from the Newton office team up to assist interested participants at the second Greensburg Housing Fair.

(right to left) Elva Yanez, Rural Development Specialist from the Garden City office and Tom Finger, Area Specialist from the Newton office team up to assist interested participants at the second Greensburg Housing Fair.

 

United Way of the Plains & USDA Announce Partnership

The United Way of the Plains and USDA Rural Development today announced a new partnership to help support the construction of affordable single-family homes in Greensburg. The partnership, which will include the contribution of joint funding to the City, will allow the Kiowa County community to create a 'Community Self-Help Housing Program' modeled after USDA's successful Mutual Self-Help Housing Program.The United Way of the Plains and USDA Rural Development today announced a new partnership to help support the construction of affordable single-family homes in Greensburg.  The partnership, which will include the contribution of joint funding to the City, will allow the Kiowa County community to create a 'Community Self-Help Housing Program' modeled after USDA's successful Mutual Self-Help Housing Program.


Greensburg Disaster Assistance Outlined By USDA Rural Development (The Kiowa County Signal Article 8/22/07)

(left to right) State Director Chuck Banks, Barbara Crotts, U.S. Senator Pat Roberts, and Franki Roberts tour the Crotts' residence being rebuilt in Greensburg with assistance from the USDA Rural Development Single Family Home Repair Grant & Loan Program. Senator Roberts and USDA officials from Washington, D.C. were in Greensburg for the $5.9 Million Disaster Aid to Kansas announcement.

(left to right) State Director Chuck Banks, Barbara Crotts, U.S. Senator Pat Roberts, and Franki Roberts tour the Crotts' residence being rebuilt in Greensburg with assistance from the USDA Rural Development Single Family Home Repair Grant & Loan Program. Senator Roberts and USDA officials from Washington, D.C. were in Greensburg for the $5.9 Million Disaster Aid to Kansas announcement.

"Keeping Rural America Alive" (Article by Michael Strand, Salina Journal)

USDA Rural Development Officials Tour Kansas Communities Impacted By Floods

Greensburg USDA Rural Development Multi-Family Housing Facility Re-Dedicated (article courtesy of The Kiowa County Signal)

Local, state and national leaders open Elmore Heights for occumpany with a ribbon cutting. Left to right: Kent Colwell, Chuck Banks of USDA Rural Development; U.S. Congressman Dennis Moore; U.S. Congressman Jerry Moran; Jason Madox, President of MACO Management; U.S. Congresswoman Nancy Boyda; Russ Davis of USDA; Greensburg City Administrator Steve Hewitt; Dennis McKinney; Gene West, Kiowa County Commissioner; Tim Rogers of USDA.
Local, state and national leaders open Elmore Heights for occupancy with a ribbon cutting. Left to right: Kent Colwell, Chuck Banks of USDA Rural Development; U.S. Congressman Dennis Moore; U.S. Congressman Jerry Moran; Jason Madox, President of MACO Management; U.S. Congresswoman Nancy Boyda; Russ Davis of USDA; Greensburg City Administrator Steve Hewitt; Dennis McKinney; Gene West, Kiowa County Commissioner; Tim Rogers of USDA.

"USDA Offers Boost To Rural Economy" (Article by Gale Rose, The Pratt Tribune)

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'USDA - Fort Riley Regional Initiative' Highlighted At National Conference

"USDA, Mennonite Housing Promote Joint Development Project" (Article by Mark Anderson, Editor, Kiowa County Signal)