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NEODESHA AWARDED GAS REPLACEMENT GRANT
On June 18, 2007, the Kansas Department of Commerce announced that Neodesha has been awarded a $400,000 gas line replacement grant. With the scope of the 2007 Summer flood and other projects currently underway, this project is anticipated to commence in 2008. The total project is expected to cost approximately $1.1 million, with the remaining $700,000 being matched by local funds that have been set aside in a sinking fund.
NEODESHA RECEIVES ANOTHER KDOT AWARD (2/1/07)
Kansas Department of Transportation has awarded Neodesha a $10,000 grant to create an Airport Layout Plan. During this process, the possibility of widening and/or extending the runway will be considered. The total project is expected to cost approximately $15,000..
KDOT AWARDS NEODESHA SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOLS GRANT (10/24/06)
Kansas Department of Transportation has awarded Neodesha a $13,300 "Phase 1" grant to conduct a study and create a "Safe Routes to School" plan for the community. The project is a joint USD 461 School District-City of Neodesha initiative.
NEODESHA AWARDED $400,000 SEWER GRANT (1/16/06)
Kansas Department of Commerce Secretary Howard Fricke has announced that Neodesha has been awarded a $400,000 sewer grant to be used on the City's $1 million sewer system improvement project. Construction on the project is anticipated for Summer 2006.
KDOT AWARDS AIRPORT GRANT TO NEODESHA (1/10/06)
The City of Neodesha has been awarded a $162,630 grant from the Kansas Department of Transportation through it's Kansas Airport Improvement Project. The City will provide the remainder of the $180,700 project through direct support or in-kind labor.
HOSPITAL ANNOUNCES NEW
$15 MILLION FACILITY
The Board of Directors of Wilson County Hospital has announced plans for a new $15 million 43,000 ft2 facility. Ground breaking is anticipated to be November 2006, with an expected grand opening in 2007. Funded by a variety of public and private partnerships, no new taxes are expected.
NEODESHA STILL NEEDS WORKERS
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A recent survey of business and industry in Neodesha indicates that over 50 people could be employed today if their resume's or applications were to be submitted. Neodesha with a population of 2,800 currently employs approximately 2,300 people. It is anticipated that this shortfall will continue until more workers are brought into the community. Interested candidates are encouraged to visit the Jobs & Employment page.
Photo by Brian Williamson
Come and join in celebrating our community with us! We are very proud of what we have accomplished in our town of 2,800 people. We offer unparalleled business and educational opportunities for a community of our size. Although the face of the community has periodically changed over the years, care has been taken by the folks in our community to retain and enhance the original charm and attractiveness of downtown Neodesha. We invite you to come visit beautiful downtown Neodesha!
Jobs, Jobs, Jobs!!!
A “boatload” of jobs, our businesses and industry offer over 2,400 jobs in Neodesha! So, if you're considering a new job, a change of atmosphere, or perhaps you prefer the quiet, wonderful quality of life that we offer, consider Neodesha! In fact, our businesses and industries are needing more employees. Click on the "Jobs & Employment" link at the top of left sidebar for more information.
Growth!
We are working hard at making room in our community for the expanding employment needs of our businesses! Be a part of this exciting time in Neodesha!
Quality of Life!
In
2002, the community completed massive renovations of the Swimming Pool Park
area, including a new football stadium, new playground equipment, sidewalks,
and landscaping. Also, efforts continued with a major project at
Library Park and Rotary Park. Plans are currently in the works for
a new Skateboard Park and a new Scooter Park. These were a total
community effort and took the coordination and cooperation of many groups and
individuals to complete. In addition, Neodesha is home to one of the best
small town genealogical libraries in the state at Rankin Library , as well as
the first oil well west of the
Still more jobs ...
While agriculture is important to most Kansas communities, Neodesha is unique in the wealth of jobs offered in the community. With over 1,700 people employed in our industrial park alone, our community continues to provide a source of income and a way of life for folks from all around. So, come in the excitement of our growing community!
Shhhh! Don't tell our secret!
People! The wonderful people of our community continue to build upon past successes and are eager to have you join in our movement to build for the future. One of our greatest secrets to success has been our ongoing effort to ensure the successful fulfillment of the motto of the Neodesha Chamber of Commerce:
"Working together works!"
City of Neodesha
PO Box 336
Neodesha, KS 66757
Voice: 620-325-2828
Fax: 620-325-2481