YOUR GUIDE TO JOINING US IN REPUBLIC COUNTY KANSAS

The relocation guide is a joint effort by Belleville Chamber & Main Street (BCMS) and Republic County Economic Development (RCED) to assist in your potential move. Each of our organizations plays an important role in supporting our employers and communities. BCMS is dedicated to revitalizing their historic downtown, being a brand ambassador for business members, and promoting chamber events. RCED works countywide to assist businesses with financing, recruitment, or expansion and helps communities with infrastructure, housing, or grants. We hope this guide will assist you in exploring opportunities and the rural quality of life our county offers. Please do not hesitate to contact us for questions.

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WELCOMEABOUT

CONTENTSAt a Glance .......................................................................................................................... 2

Communities ......................................................................................................................4

Housing ................................................................................................................................. 6

Employment ........................................................................................................................ 8

Shopping/Lodging/Dining ............................................................................................ 9

Health/Wellness ............................................................................................................... 10

Education/Childcare .......................................................................................................11

Recreation/Activities ......................................................................................................12

Faith ......................................................................................................................................13

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REPUBLIC COUNTY AT A GLANCE

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IN THE MIDDLE OF EVERYWHERE

Salina >> 71 mi. >> 1 hr | Wichita >> 157 mi. >> 2 hrs. 15 min.Kansas City >> 202 mi. >> 3 hrs. 15 min. | Grand Island >> 118 mi. >> 1 hr. 45. min

Lincoln >> 119 mi. >> 1 hr. 45 min. | Omaha >> 175 mi. >> 2 hr. 30 min.

Republic County is just a short trip to many bigger towns and nearby lakes.

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REPUBLIC COUNTY AT A GLANCE

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$50,000

$31,567A SALARY OF

IN BELLEVILLEIS EQUIVALENT TO

IN OLATHE

18 MINUTESAVG. TRAVEL

TIME TO WORK

POPULATION BY AGE RANGE

DATA FROM CENSUS REPORTER, BESTPLACES.NET AND ESRI

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COST OF LIVING SALARY CALCULATOR | WWW.BESTPLACES.NET/COST-OF-LIVING/

AGENDA >> City Office 785-732-6413 | Pop. 66Agenda is home to quaint, scenic spaces that offer a variety of experiences. Cedar Porch and Clover House are unique boutiques for a variety of gifts and knick-knacks. Hope Floats is a five-stool old-fashioned soda fountain. Chantily Lace features garden items, antiques and more. Also downtown is a popular event space for gatherings of all kinds. Nearby is the Wheatland Hunting Lodge.

BELLEVILLE >> City Office 785-527-2288 | Pop. 1,887Belleville is located at the junction of US Highway 81 and US Highway 36, also known as the Crossroads of America. Centrally located in the heart of the county, Belleville is the Republic County Seat, home to one of the only art-deco courthouses in Kansas, which is listed on the National Register of Historical Places. Belleville has a unique business district—revitalized through the Belleville Main Street Program with its designation of a Kansas Main Street Community, a superior school system, as well as state-of-the-art healthcare facilities. Belleville is home to the world’s fastest half-mile dirt track, the

Belleville High Banks.

COURTLAND >> City Office 785-374-4260 | Pop. 281Courtland is located one mile south of US Highway 36 via Highway 199. Courtland is an active community that takes pride in maintaining its small town lifestyle. Courtland’s supportive business district includes a restored Courtland Arts Center, Soul Sister Ceramics, Pinky’s Bar & Grill, and more. Its rich agriculture heritage is evident with the citizen’s strong work ethic. Community members renovate downtown buildings and organize events

under Courtland Pride Club that is part of the Kansas PRIDE designation.

CUBA >> City Office 785-729-3861 | Pop. 145Cuba is located just off of Highway 36 in eastern Republic County. Cuba citizens embrace their rich Czech heritage with everything from everyday cooking to annual festivals. Cuba was featured in the National Geographic Magazine as a photo spread entitled 30 years of Living, thanks to Belleville native, photographer Jim Richardson. View a few of the famous photographs in the Cuba Community Hall and on the building to the south today. Visit us each year at the Cuba Rock-

A-Thon!

COMMUNITIES

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COMMUNITIES

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CITY COUNCIL INFORMATION AND MEETING TIMES FOR ALL TOWNS CAN BE FOUND HERE. MORE INFORMATION ABOUT REPUBLIC COUNTY CAN BE FOUND HERE.

MUNDEN >> City Office 785-987-5470 | Pop. 93Munden is a city in Republic County. Munden was named after John Munden, owner of the land on which the town is built and trustee for Jane Ann Stephens, is located on the north line of Fairview township. It’s founders and early residents were from Czechoslavkian and Bohemian decent. Munden still honors their heritage with annual gatherings and celebrations. Munden is also home to ProHoe

garden, fire and tillage tools.

NARKA >> City Office 785-358-2510 | Pop. 86Narka is located in the northeastern quarter of Republic County. The community was named for a daughter of a railroad official. Like other eastern Republic County cities, Narka has many residents with Bohemian and Czechloslavakian decendants who came to the area to farm. Narka is also well-known for an out-of-this-world water tower that resembles a space ship.

REPUBLIC >> City Office 785-361-2130 | Pop. 108Republic is a city in Republic County located near the Republican River. The community was named for the Pawnee Republic Native Americans. The Pawnee had a large settlement near Republic. After a local farmer stumbled upon Native American artifacts while working a field. The area was preserved and the Pawnee Indian Museum was created. If you are in Republic on the second Saturday of the month, make sure to catch the Second Saturday Cafe at the Republic School Building or anytime downtown at the Rip City Inn,

where every Wednesday night is hamburger night!

SCANDIA >> City Office 785-335-2561 | Pop. 367Scandia is located on US Highway 36 along the Republican River. Scandia is a quiet town that embraces today’s modern luxuries with its rich Scandinavian

history. Scandia’s quaint business district has a lot to offer including its new City Office and Library building. Shop for antiques, retail, unique art pieces and fresh produce in their full downtown or come for the weekend for the

Highway 36 Treasure Hunt.

BLECHA REALTY1325 18th StreetBelleville, KS 66935Office: 785-527-2626Cell: 785-527-0458Email: davidblecha@gmail.com

BELLEVILLE HOUSING AUTHORITYOther homes and rentals listed on Republic County Economic Development website

RENTALSRepublic County Economic Development Listings | 785-374-3407Rental ranges in Republic County - $200 - $500, depending on property size and amenities.

RENTAL OPTIONSMARKET RATEAny rental apartment or house that does not require to have a certain income. Includes most rental units in Republic County and some of Buffalo Apartments.

SECTION 42Most of Buffalo Apartments

SECTION 8Grandview: 62+Eastview: No age restrictions

ADDITIONAL RENTAL RESOURCESSECTION 42 | Buffalo Apartments >> 785-955-2001

SECTION 8 | Belleville Housing Authority >> 785-527-5730

NCK REALTYJulie Hansen, Broker and ownerPhone: 785-955-0106Heath Rhine, Sales AssociatePhone: 785-406-0154

HOUSING

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REALTORS

HOUSING

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FINANCINGBelleville >> Astra Bank, American State Bank & Trust, Citizens National Bank, New Century Bank

Courtland >> Swedish-American State Bank

Scandia >> Astra Bank

INSURANCEBelleville >> State Farm, Jensik Insurance, Farm Bureau Financial Services, United First Agency, Kallman Insurance Services, American Family Insurance

Courtland >> Johnson Insurance

Scandia >> Kallman Insurance Services, Tom Clark Insurance

Munden >> Mahin Insurance

CONTRACTORS Belleville Business Directory785-527-5524

Belleville >> Belleville Hometown Lumber; Rizek Plumbing, Heating, and AC; Road Dawg Electric

Courtland >> Johnson Company, Tebow Plumbing Company, VanMeter Renovation

Scandia >> Melby’s Home Center LLC

CONTACT YOUR POTENTIAL CITY OFFICE, REPUBLIC COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, OR THE BELLEVILLE CHAMBER & MAIN STREET FOR ADDITIONAL HOUSING INFORMATION.

MEDIAN HOME VALUE >> $55,440 AVERAGE HOME VALUE >> $97,522

SHOPPING/LODGING/DINING

SHOPPING & DOWNTOWN EVENTSFor shopping, antiques, and events, visit these pages: Belleville Chamber & Main StreetCourtland Main StreetScandia, KansasCuba, KS

LODGINGBELLEVILLE HOTELSSuper 8S&H MotelAmerica’s Best Value Inn

BELLEVILLEAfter Five Sports Bar & GrillDairy QueenBel-Villa Family DiningCasey’sHuff’s Farmhouse CafeLos Primos Mexican RestaurantLove’s/SubwayWood Shop Pizza & CoffeeFoodmart ThriftwayBaxa VeggiesBelleville Farmers’ Market

AGENDAHope Floats/Cedar Porch

COURTLANDPinky’s Bar & GrillAn-Tea-QuesJensen Tire/CantinaThe Depot Market

CUBACuba CafeCuba Cash Store

REPUBLICRip City InnSecond Saturday Cafe

SCANDIATAG’s Grill & BarPanther PauseC&C High Tunnel Farms

Airbnb

VRBO

RV Campgrounds

SHOPPING & DOWNTOWN EVENTS

LODGING

DINING

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FOR FOOD PRODUCED LOCALLY, VISIT OUR LOCAL FOOD MAP.

CLICK ON EACH ITEM TO VISIT THEIR WEBSITE AND LEARN MORE

EMPLOYMENT/ENTREPRENEURSHIP

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AGRICULTURE, FORESTRY, FISHING & HUNTING

19.5%

HEALTH CARE & SOCIAL ASSISTANCE

14.3%

EDUCATIONAL SERVICES

9.79%

MANUFACTURING

12.3%

RETAIL TRADE

8.12%

CONSTRUCTION

5.48%ACCOMODATION& FOOD SERVICES

4.06%FINANCE &INSURANCE

3.97%

WHOLESALETRADE

4.31%

OTHERSERVICES

4.14%TRANSPORTATION& WAREHOUSING

1.97%

UTILITIES1.63%

PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION

3.39%

PROFESSIONAL, SCIENTIFIC, &TECHNICALSERVICES

1.84%ADMINISTRATIVE& SUPPORT& WASTE

1.3%

INFORMATION

1.76%

Above are our major employment sectors in Republic County, as of 2017: Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (467 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (342 people), and Manufacturing (295 people).

JOB LISTINGSUpdated weekly from local news and online listings

RURAL & REMOTERemote work opportunities for NWK & NCK residents

ENTREPRENEUR RESOURCES AND PARTNERSRCED and BCMS can provide information on programs, local incentives, and other resources for startups, expansions, or business succession

NETWORK KANSASReferral network for entrepreneurship resources

NORTH CENTRAL KANSAS SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTERBusiness planning, workshops, and market research

MAJOR INDUSTRIES

Republic County offers assisted and independent living options, a full range of physical, occupational and speech therapy services, locally-performed orthopedic procedures, obstetrics services and birthing suites, B Defined Fitness, Senior Life Solutions outpatient service to help manage life transitions, Home Health Care and Friendship Meals program.

HOSPITAL/DOCTORSRepublic County HospitalBelleville Medical ClinicRepublic County EMS Republic County Health DepartmentNorth Central Kansas Health Care Foundation

PROVIDERSAndy Walker, MDNolan Beavers, MDKurtis Klecan, MDBriana Jensen, APRN

SPECIALTY CLINIC STAFFLori Rhine, APRN | Wound Care SpecialistDavid Samani, MD | Orthopedic SurgeryAndrew White, MD | Pain SpecialistMathue Baker, MD | CardiologyKen Baxa, MD | Rheumatology SpecialistMark Bell, MD | Ear/Nose/ThroatThomas Graul, MD | OphthamologyWilliam Kossow, MD | PhysiatristRyan Payne, MD | Urology

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HEALTH/WELLNESS

SPECIALTY CLINICSOphthamologyOrthopedic SurgeryPhysical MedicineRehabilitation

ANNUAL EVENTSCuba Rock-A-ThonFarm & Home ExpoCruise-In at the CrossroadsScandia RiverfestCuba Harvest FestivalCourtland Fun DayBelleville Farmers’ MarketNCK Free FairBelleville High BanksU.S. Highway 36 Treasure HuntRocky Pond Christmas

ENTERTAINMENT VENUES Blair TheaterBelleville High BanksNCK FairgroundsCourtland Arts CenterCuba Community Hall

PARKSBelleville City ParkKanCycle Bike ShareRocky PondBuff Ruff Dog ParkRepublic Wildcat ParkCourtland Big/Little ParkScandia Lion’s Club Park

MUSEUMSPawnee Indian Village MuseumRep. Co. Historical Society MuseumBoyer Museum of Animated CarvingsBelleville High Banks Hall of FameScandia MuseumDr. C.W. McClaskyBlacksmith Shop

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RECREATION/ACTIVITIES

ORGANIZATIONSBelleville Summer Youth Rec ProgramBelleville Ball AssociationPike Valley Baseball/SoftballCourtland Sand Volleyball LeagueWide Open Spaces Races (area running events)Republic County Clubs/Civic Groups

ADDITIONAL RESOURCESKansas Department of Wildlife, Parks, and Tourism >> Jamestown Wildlife Refuge, Talmo Wildlife Area, Seapo, and Brzon Wildlife Areas and walk-in hunting information

Kansas Sampler Foundation >>8 Wonders of Kansas Nominees - Belleville High Banks, Pawnee Indian Village Museum, Boyer Museum of Animated Carvings. Buy the book here.

Kansas Explorers Guidebook #2 >> Find over forty Republic County places to explore from pages 75-79. Buy the book locally in Kansas.

SHOULD KANCYCLE BE ON HERE?A

CLICK ON EACH ITEM TO VISIT THEIR WEBSITE AND LEARN MORE

PRE-SCHOOLSEarly Head Start Republic County Head Start USD 109 | Republic County | Agenda, Belleville, Cuba, Munden, Narka, RepublicUSD 426 | Pike Valley | Courtland, Scandia

REGIONAL SECONDARY EDUCATION Cloud County Community College — ConcordiaNorth Central Kansas Technical College — Beloit

CHILDCARERepublic County Economic Development Daycare Listings — 785-374-3047 Daycare AWARE — Kansas Resources

NEWSKREP 92.1 FM >> Country radio, local news, party-line updates, weather alerts

The Belleville Telescope >> Belleville, Republic County, and regional news

The Courtland Journal >> Courtland, western Republic County, and eastern Jewell County news

Table Tents >> RCED/Chamber distribute these to local restaurants and gas stations with monthly calendar, news, and sponsor information

Subscribe to the Republic County Events Google Calendar

Regional >> KNCK 94.9, Salina Journal

TELEPHONE/HIGH-SPEED INTERNET:Cunningham, Nex-Tech, JBN Telco, NCKCN, AT&TWireless >> US Cellular, Nex-Tech Wireless, VerizonKansas Internet Connectivity Map

EDUCATION/CHILDCARE

NEWS/INTERNET

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BELLEVILLEFirst United Methodist ChurchUnited Presbyterian ChurchSt. Edward’s Catholic ChurchBelleville Wesleyan ChurchCrossroads Assembly of God ChurchAmerican Lutheran ChurchLandmark ChurchFirst Baptist ChurchThe Main Street TabernacleCentral Christian ChurchBelleville Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses

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FAITH

MINISTERIAL ASSOCIATIONThe Ministerial Association is a gathering of all churches in Republic County formed to meet the needs of the community, outside of the church walls. The association conducts the Community Good Friday Service and Singspiration Sunday before the Fair. Point of contact is Audrey Carlson at acarlson@rphospital.org

AGENDAUnited Methodist Church

CUBAPresbyterian ChurchSt. Isidore’s Catholic Church

COURTLANDUnited Methodist ChurchCourtland CovenantLiving Waters Family ChurchAda Lutheran (rural)

REPUBLICUnited Methodist

NARKAPresbyterian Church

NORWAYOur Savior’s Lutheran

MUNDENZion EvangelicalSt. George’s Catholic Church

SCANDIAUnited MethodistAmana Lutheran

WE HOPE TO SEE YOU SOON IN REPUBLIC COUNTY KANSAS