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3 local NE KS cities awarded grants for park improvements

By Greg Bebermeyer

08/01/2025

(KNZA)--Three local northeast Kansas cities have been awarded Community Development Block Grant funds for improvement projects.

The Kansas Department of Commerce Tuesday announced the awarding of more than $8.7 million in grant funding for 16 projects across the state.

The city of Mayetta was awarded a $650,0000 grant for improvements to the city park. It will include an ADA-accessible restroom and shelter building, along with the construction of a walking trail. The city will provide more than $212,000 in matching funds.

The city of Nortonville was awarded a $650,000 grant for improvements to its park, ballfields and restroom facilities. The city will provide $217,000 in matching funds.

The city of Troy was awarded a nearly $567,000 grant for improvements at the community center park and city's ballfield. The project includes enlarged dugouts and shelters, new sidewalks, retaining walls, and stair improvements. The city will provide more than $113,000 in matching funds.

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