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The RPP was included in the U. Department of Agriculture USDA to allocate to eligible entities based on a formula that would be created using a graduated scale, with higher amounts provided based on lower population and income levels.

The program would prioritize micropolitan statistical areas. Further, 25 percent of RPP funds could be used to meet the local matching requirements of any other federal funding, including funding provided by agencies other than USDA. Rural communities often face obstacles in competing for federal economic and community development grants, which tend to target larger metropolitan areas or states. The new RPP would provide rural areas with the same, flexible community development resources already available to larger municipalities, while being tailored to meet the specific needs of rural counties.

Counties urge Congress to include the Rural Partnership Program in the final reconciliation package and provide this much-needed federal support for rural communities across the country. Skip to main content. Tags: Rural Affairs , Agriculture. Consolidating adult and juvenile probation in the Black Hills Energy building could reduce staffing costs because fewer people will be necessary to oversee the operations, Gasch said.

The Black Hills Energy building encompasses about 25, square feet. In addition to subdividing the structure for work-release and probation, the Project calls for construction of a couple of rooms for meetings or other county functions.

The new courtrooms and courthouse remodel were part of the voter-approved jail project. Formerly the home of the El Maguey and Famous Filmore restaurants, the building was roped off in recent weeks while some underground water main work was conducted.

The 4-month-old baby was admitted to CHI St. Elizabeth for "immediate life-saving care" after investigators found the child to be severely malnourished, according to the affidavit. Kreis will be taking over for Kathy Gifford, who served two terms as the board president. Both women previously had pleaded guilty to the charges.

There is no good time in federal prison. Vice President of Operations Nate Schema said the closures were due to a number of factors, including ongoing staffing challenges, a decline in the number of residents and increased operating costs.

In November, Rayburn pleaded no contest to robbery, use of a deadly weapon to commit a felony and unlawful possession of a firearm on school property. All UNK students, faculty, staff and visitors are required to wear a mask that covers the nose and mouth inside classrooms, labs and buildings. The mask policy will remain in effect through Feb. Please subscribe to keep reading. You can cancel at any time. Already a subscriber? Log in or Activate your account.

No thanks, return to homepage. Enjoy unlimited articles at one of our lowest prices ever. Edit Close. Log In Subscribe. Dashboard Logout. Former Black Hills Energy building in Kearney to be remodeled for work-release program. Share this. Mike Konz. Support Local Journalism Your subscription makes our reporting possible. The county used the Black Hills Energy building in to conduct property valuation protests. The maximum cost then could be approved by the board during one of its regular meetings.

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