Legal Notice: Rural Opportunity Zone Resolution
Resolution No. 2024-005
RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF GREELEY COUNTY SUPERVISORS AUTHORIZING PARTICIPATION IN RURAL OPPORTUNITY ZONE STUDENT LOAN REPAYMENT PROGRAM CALENDAR YEAR 2025
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY SUPERVISORS OF GREELEY COUNTY, KANSAS,
Section 1. Pursuant to K.S.A 2021 Supp. 74-50,223, the Board of County Supervisors expressed its intent to participate in the Rural Opportunity Zone (ROZ) student loan repayment program.
Section 2. Greeley a Rural Opportunity Zone pursuant to K.S.A. 2021 Supp. 74-50,222. As of July 1, 2024, the County population was 1181 as certified by the Kansas Department of Revenue.
Section 3. Greeley County Supervisors hereby obligate Greeley County to participate in the ROZ student loan repayment program as provided by K.S.A. 2021 Supp. 74-50,223 for a period of five years, which shall be irrevocable.
Section 4. Greeley County agrees to pay in equal shares with the State of Kansas the outstanding student loan balance of any resident individual for five years if the resident individual meets the terms of qualification provided by the State of Kansas in K.S.A 2021 Supp. 74-50,223, and the appropriate rules and regulations. The
number of qualified resident individuals receiving such payments will be subject to the availability of funds.
Section 5. Greeley County intends to enter into partnerships with Cities, Employers, and Foundations for the direct sponsorship of Rural Opportunity Zone Applicants. Sponsored Applicants must meet all qualifications of the ROZ program. All sponsorships will be subject to ROZ student loan repayment rules and regulations.
Section 6. The maximum student loan balance for each qualified resident individual to be repaid jointly by Greeley County and the State of Kansas shall be $15,000 over a term of five years.
Section 7. Greeley County shall allocate $20,000 a year for the purpose of matching payments from the State of Kansas to qualified resident individuals. Greeley County shall revise its ROZ budget on an annual basis submitting a new Resolution to the State of Kansas by January 30th each year. Greeley County shall submit their obligation in full to the Department of Commerce before the first day of October each year.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution shall be published once in the official county newspaper and
shall be in effect from and after its date of publication.
Adopted this 28th day of October 2024 by the Board of Greeley County Supervisors, Greeley County, Kansas.
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF GREELEY COUNTY, KANSAS
Scott Steele
Stephen Mangan
Kirby Kleymann
Monty Moritz
Justin Phillips
Attest: Jerri Young, County Clerk
LEGALS
Legal Notice: Notice of Hearing
(First Published in the Greeley County Republican on Wednesday, October 30, 2024) 3t IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF GREELEY COUNTY, KANSAS In the Matter of the Estate of ) ) Case No. GL 2024 DESSA FAY WOODS ) PR 000010 NOTICE OF HEARING The State of Kansas to All... [More]
Public Notice: Extension Council Election
(Published one time in the Greeley County Republican on Wednesday, October 30, 2024) Public Notice Extension Council Election Greeley County Extension Council To: The Voters of Greeley County, State of Kansas, Election... [More]
Legal Notice
Published in the Greeley County Republican Newspaper on October 14, 2024 NOTICE OF HEARING FOR SOLID WASTE PLAN FOR GREELEY COUNTY THE STATE OF KANSAS FOR ALL PERSONS CONCERNED: You are hereby notified that on October 31, 2024, at 10:00 A.M., a hearing will... [More]
Notice of General Election
(Published in the Greeley County Republican September 25th, 2024) 1t NOTICE OF GENERAL ELECTION TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2024 STATE OF KANSAS COUNTY OF GREELEY, ss: I, Jerri Young, Greeley County Election Officer, do hereby certify that in accordance... [More]
Legal Publication
First Published in the Greeley County Republican on August 14, 2024, 3t IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF GREELEY COUNTY, KANSAS In the Matter of the Estate of ) ) ALICE TUMELSON, Deceased, ) Case No. GL- and ) 2024-PR- KEITH O. TUMELSON, Deceased,... [More]
Legal Notice
GMD1 Wichita WCA & LEMA Outreach Meeting **Please join the GMD1 Staff and Board of Directors for an Outreach Meeting on August 28th at the Wichita County Fair Grounds in Leoti, Kansas.** -Agenda includes the status/results of the Wichita County WCA & LEMA... [More]
Legal Notice
Branch Towers VI, LLC is proposing to construct a 276-foot tall overall height guyed-type telecommunications structure located off West Wichita Street, Tribune, Greeley County, Kansas (38° 28’ 35.9” N, 101° 45’ 54.1” W). Branch... [More]
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- PUBLIC NOTICE
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- Notice of Bond Election
SPORTS
Greeley County Trap Team claims fall conference title, Brodey Grubb earns top male spot
Photo caption: Senior Brodey Grubb was the Champion male shooter in Kansas Conference 4. He only missed eight total targets all season. Courtesy photo. By Jennifer Hopkins, Trap Team Co-Coach The Greeley County Trap Team closed out the fall in exciting fashion... [More]
Red and White Scrimmage
The Lady Jackrabbits basketball team (back row, in black) took on a group of Jackrabbit alums at Saturday night’s Red and White Scrimmage. Pictured standing, from left to right, are Mia Reynolds, Annabelle Schneider, Bryleigh Nix, Jadence Stewart, Jadyn Mangan, Kenna Bain,... [More]
Lady Jackrabbits enjoy a week of wins
Photo caption: Brielle Harkness, #3, and Reagan Hahn look to take the ball from an Atwood player while Tylee Cavenee, #10, and Briana Martinez, #35 look on. Photo by Sheryl Crotinger. The Lady Jackrabbits hosted the Rawlins County Buffaloes on Thursday, November 21. ... [More]
Reffing class assist with C games
Jadyn Mangan, Addy Kennedy, Shaydan Howell, Kenna Bain, Mia Reynolds, Taittum Bain, and Annabelle Schneider got to put their new reffing skills to use during Tuesday’s C games against Weskan. The students are taking a reffing class at Greeley County Schools.
Jackrabbits defeat Buffaloes in A, B play; C team falls to Coyotoes, Buffaloes
Photo caption: Ruben Coello had seven assists in Thursday evening’s game against Rawlins County. Photo by Sheryl Crotinger. The Jackrabbits tipped off their third week of the season Tuesday, November 19, as they hosted the Weskan Coyotes in a full game of C... [More]
Lady Jackrabbits go 1-1 in A action, split B, and win C game
Photo caption: Tylee Cavenee drives to the basket during Tuesday night’s home game against Quinter. The Lady Jackrabbits hosted the Quinter Bulldogs on Tuesday, November 12. “We did really well in the first half, holding them to just 12 points,”... [More]
Jackrabbit Boys go 5-0 in A, B, and C action
Photo caption: Knox Mangan had 12 points during Tuesday’s 34-33 win over the Quinter Bulldogs. Tuesday, November 12, the Greeley County Jackrabbits hosted the Quinter Bulldogs for an afternoon and evening of basketball action. The C team played a single 10-minute... [More]
Lady Jackrabbits sweep Sharon Springs in season opener
Photo caption: Ellie Schneider puts up a shot basket during the first half of last Thursday’s A game against the Sharon Springs Wildcats. With just eight days of practice behind them, the Junior High Lady Jackrabbits headed to Sharon Springs to take on the Wildcats... [More]
More Sports
- Junior High Boys defeat Sharon Springs in A, B action, lose C game
- Mangan to play in All-Star Volleyball game this Sunday
- Freshman Jailyn Brandl medals at State Cross Country Meet
- Jackrabbits finish season with a win
- Lady Jackrabbits win sub-state championship, advance to state tourney
- Brandl qualifies for state meet in Wamego Saturday
- Jackrabbits fall to Dighton Hornets, gear up for final game against Satanta
- Junior High Lady Jackrabbits finish season with wins at league tournament
NEWS
Christmas Open House rings in holiday season
Tribune’s Christmas Open House was celebrated by Greeley County residents and people from surrounding communities last Friday night. Those attending enjoyed a relatively warm evening for outdoor activities. Business owners shared positive feedback about the evening’s... [More]
Fire, EMS hold extrication exercise
Photo caption: Bret Harkness, EMT, crouches over Adriana Evans, who stood in as a pretend patient during Saturday’s extrication exercise. Firefighters, from left to right, are Jason Graham, Landan Jenkins, Clay Smith, Alicia Veleta, and Luis Rascon. Members... [More]
Shop Greeley County for Christmas
Shop at local participating merchants through the holiday season and enter to win one of twelve prizes of $100 in Greeley County Bucks. For each $10 spent in a participating business from Friday, November 22, through Monday, December 22, shoppers will receive one ticket.... [More]
Jackrabbits take second at Wichita County Scholars Bowl Meet
Photo caption: From left to right are Coach Josh Platt, Annaleigh Long, Samuel Warner, Mallory Walk, Aidan Hill, Jesus Chanez, and James Marquardt. Photo by Melissa Walk. By Scholars Bowl Coach Josh Platt The HS Scholars Bowl season has already been flying by with the... [More]
Board of Supervisors meeting notes
Notes by Christy Hopkins Monday, November 26, 2024 Present: Chairman Scott Steele, Justin Phillips, Monty Moritz, Steve Mangan Others present: County Clerk Jerri Young, County Treasurer Diane Gentry, Trice Watts, Greeley County Health Services CEO; Katy Reynolds, Greeley... [More]
Seasonal temperatures lead into Thanksgiving
Photo caption:Though the snow was machine-generated, it did create some nice ambience during a fairly temperate Friday evening Christmas Open House. Photo by Sheryl Crotinger. Daytime highs remained seasonal throughout the past week, with lows dipping to single digits... [More]
Tribune’s Christmas Open House this Friday, November 22
Photo caption: Tribune’s Christmas Open House is scheduled for this Friday night, November 22. This photo, from last year’s event, includes one of the two carriages that took attendees for rides during the event. Photo by Sheryl Crotinger. Join your friends and... [More]
Moderate temperatures for third week in November
Photo caption: Due to the atmospheric refractions (mirages) late last week, the skyline of Weskan 18 miles away was visible from the northwest part of Greeley County. Photo by Randy Young. After a remarkably wet week for the first week in November, conditions were notably... [More]
More News
- Board of Supervisors meeting notes from Tuesday, November 12
- Walk Across Kansas on Thursday, November 21
- Red and White Scrimmage Saturday
- 4-H Christmas Tree Sales
- Students honor veterans with Veterans Day Concert
- 4-H Christmas Tree Sales
- Unofficial Greeley County Election Results
- Skateboarders on California to Times Square ride across America
OBITUARIES
Sandra Lee Stum
Sandra Lee Stum, 88, passed away on November 18, 2024 at the Hutchinson Regional Medical Center in Hutchinson. She was born on December 13, 1935 in McPherson, Kansas the daughter of Leonard and Louisa (Frusher) Stairrett. Sandra was a farm wife and a paraeducator. She... [More]
Harley J. Koeller
A celebration of life for longtime Sheridan Lake resident, Harley J. Koeller will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, November 1, 2024 at the Peacock Family Chapel with Pastor Paul Floyd of the High Plains Fellowship Church officiating. Interment will follow at the Sheridan Lake Cemetery... [More]
Rosalie Abney
Rosalie Abney (nee Nemechek), aged 84, passed away peacefully on October 16, 2024, at the Hospice House & Homecare in Hutchinson. She was born in Tribune to Joe and Rosie Nemechek. She was a proud resident of Tribune and was a graduate of Greeley County High School. Rose... [More]
William Wesley Byerly
We had to say goodbye to a precious man. William (Bill) Wesley Byerly, age 91, passed away on Friday, October 4, 2024, in the Memory Care Unit at the Pine Village Retirement Center in Moundridge. Bill was born on April 24, 1933, in Tribune to William and Letha (Fleming)... [More]
Harland R. Graber
Harland R. Graber, 94, died on Saturday, October 5, 2024 at St. Catherine Hospital in Garden City. He was born on June 1, 1930 at Pretty Prairie the son of Ben & Martha (Schwartz) Graber, Sr. He married Lila Lorraine Curtis on September 18, 1949 at Tribune. She died on January... [More]
Jeffrey Todd McNeely
Jeffrey Todd McNeely, age 60, of Goodland, KS, passed away Tuesday, October 1, 2024 at St. Anthony’s Hospital in Lakewood, Colorado. Jeff was born November 16,1963 to Larry McNeely and Catherine Fluke in Kit Carson, Colorado. He lived in Kit Carson and Eads, CO in his... [More]
Manetta Viola Wetzel
Manetta Wetzel, 89, of Livingston, Texas, passed away at Pine Ridge Health Care and Rehabilitation in Livingston on July 5, 2024, from complications related to Alzheimer’s disease. Mrs. Wetzel was born Manetta Viola Younger on November 10, 1934, in rural Greeley... [More]
Bessie Lee Jones
Bessie Lee Jones, matriarch and cherished member of the community, peacefully passed away at her home in Aurora, Colorado, on September 3, 2024. Born on March 17, 1927, Bessie spent many years as a dedicated resident of Greeley County, where she and her husband, Leon... [More]
More Obituaries
- Darwin Noal Hoffman
- Brent Wayne Nemechek
- Wayne D. Nelson
- Breanna Michelle Watson
- Ruth Irene Goodrum
- Cindy Joan Korbe
- Raymond Dean Kern
- Vernon L. Waldren’s Memorial Service on July 16
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