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As Northwest Kansas communities in the United States gn a new resource that empower community members for the betterment of their towns and villages, vitality is set to be boosted. This innovative initiative involves trning and support systems tlored for individuals who are dedicated to enhancing the common good within these rural areas.
To ignite this positive change, Nadine Sigle has been appointed as the Dane G. Hansen Northwest Kansas Community Vitality Specialist by K-State Research and Extension in collaboration with the Dane G. Hansen Foundation. Her role entls increasing leadership capacity among community volunteers and extension professionals to boost vibrancy and improve community well-being.
This is an outstanding opportunity for public-private partnership leveraging private funding for the betterment of our communities, shared Trudy Rice, highlighting the synergy between K-State Research and Extension's vision and efforts to make Northwest Kansas a more livable region.
The concept revolves around bringing people togethera core idea that Bill Riley had in mind when he proposed connecting representatives from the Hansen Foundation with Rice, who oversees the Kansas PRIDE program. Riley, former president of the Kansas 4-H Foundation, was familiar with the Hansen Foundation's commitment to enhancing Northwest Kansas communities' quality of life.
Sigle, based in Osborne County and having experience as a K-State Research and Extension family and consumer sciences agent for the Post Rock District and as an active volunteer in Osborne County, is poised to assist community development specialists. Her expertise also exts to her work with PRIDE programs that focus on preserving, creating or improving communities' future.
Excited about this opportunity, Sigle stated, I am enthusiastic about taking up challenges and contributing towards the betterment of Northwest Kansas where I have always felt it had hidden treasures.
Sigle expressed her concern for the description of Kansas as a 'fly-over state,' asserting that the area has much to offer in terms of quality of life compared to just potential professional opportunities elsewhere. The new position is designed to help communities mntn their quality of life and encourage growth within.
The partnership between K-State Research and Extension and the Dane G. Hansen Foundation signifies a collaborative effort towards realizing community development goals, focusing on enhancing residents' quality of life through education while empowering them with knowledge to tackle challenges effectively.
In her role, Sigle will engage with local K-State Research and Extension offices across 26 counties in Northwest Kansas, alongside economic development offices, and PRIDE community contacts. She plans to work closely with the Board Leadership Series and encourage participation, ming for annual involvement in at least 10-12 communities.
Furthermore, she hopes to involve students by having them create promotional videos that celebrate their hometowns, fostering pride among young residents and providing a platform for them to appreciate their community's assets. This approach cultivate not just the younger generation but also reinforce community engagement across all age groups.
This partnership represents a significant step towards building resilient communities in Northwest Kansas, empowering locals with knowledge, skills, and motivation to drive positive change within their areas.
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