Morgan Burns, former

defensive back for the Kansas

State Wildcats and free agent
with the Tennessee Titans, is
coming to the Amana Lutheran
Church in Scandia, KS to talk

Y O U R G U I D E T O J O I N I N G U S I N
about why he gave it all up to

R E P U B L I C C O U N T Y K A N S A S
pursue a career in ministry.
SDon’t
P Emiss
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inspiring event!

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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 revi-
talizing their historic downtown, being a brand ambassador for business
members, and promoting chamber events. RCED works countywide to
assists 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.

1. Demographics

2. Housing

3. Employment / Entrepreneurship

4. Health / Wellness

5. Recreation / Activities

6. Education/Childcare

7. Local News / Internet

8. Faith

9. Lodging/Dining

10. Resources


faith
Belleville American Lutheran Church
First United Methodist Church
Landmark Church
United Presbyterian Church
First Baptist Church
St. Edward’s Catholic Church
The Main Street Tabernacle
Belleville Wesleyan Church
Central Christian Church
Crossroads Assembly of God Church
Belleville Congregation of Jehovah’s
Witnesses
Agenda Narka
United Methodist Church
Presbyterian Church

Cuba Norway
Presbyterian Church
St. Isidore’s Catholic Church Our Savior’s Lutheran

Courtland Munden
United Methodist Church Zion Evangelical
Courtland Covenant St George’s Catholic Church
Living Waters Family Church
Ada Lutheran (rural)
Scandia
United Methodist
Republic Amana Lutheran
United Methodist

MINISTERIAL ASSOCIATION
The 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 con-
ducts the Community Good Friday Service and Singspiration Sunday before the Fair.
Point of contact is Audrey Carlson at acarlson@rphospital.org

Shopping/Lodging/ Dining
SHOPPING & DOWNTOWN EVENTS
For shopping, antiques, and events visit these pages: Belleville Chamber/
Main Street, Courtland Main Street, Scandia KS, Cuba KS

Lodging
- Belleville Hotels: Super 8, S & H Motel, America’s Best Value Inn
- Airbnb - www.airbnb.com
- VRBO - www.vrbo.com
- RV Campgrounds

DINING

Belleville Courtland Cuba

After Five Sports Bar and Grill Pinky’s Bar and Grill
Anteaques Cuba Cafe
Belleville Dairy Queen Jensen Tire / Cantina Cuba Cash Store
Bel-Villa Family Dining The Depot Market
Casey’s Republic
Huff’s Farmhouse Cafe Rip City Inn
Los Primos Mexican Restaurant Second Saturday Cafe
Love’s / Subway
Wood Shop Pizza & Coffee
Scandia
Foodmart Thriftway TAG’s Grill and Bar
Baxa Veggies Panther Pause
Belleville Farmers Market C & C High Tunnel Farms

Agenda
Hope Floats / Cedar Porch
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RESOURCES
City council information and meeting times for all towns can be found here -
www.lkm.org

Republic County -tax information, appraiser, clerk, etc. - www.republiccounty.org

Agenda City - 785-732-6413

Belleville City - www.cityofbellevillekansas.com - 785-527-2288 - Facebook

Page

Courtland City -785-374-4260

Cuba City - www.cubakansas.com - 785-729-3861

Munden City - 785-987-5470

Narka City - 785-358-2510

Scandia City - 785-335-2561

Republic City - 785-361-2130

Public Transportation - Republic County Bus, HWY 81 Connection / Bike Sharing

- OCCK

demographics
Republic County is located in extreme north-central Kansas on the Nebraska border.
This is the “in-between” country bounded by the I-70 and I-80 corridors south and
north. Republic County is home to eight incorporated communities and four unincor-
porated communities. Belleville is the largest town and county seat at the intersec-
tion of US HWY 81 and US HWY 36.

In 2017, Republic County, KS had a population of 4.7k people with a median age of 50.9 and
a median household income of $43,489. Between 2016 and 2017 it’s median household
income grew from $41,489 to $43,489, a 4.82% increase. The median property value in is
Did You Know?

$60,500, and the homeownership rate is 75.7%.

Cost of living - $35,000 income in Belleville, Kansas is comparable to $59,041 in Overland

Park, Kansas SOURCE https://www.bestplaces.net/cost-of-living/

Young people relocating - From 2010-2016 Republic County saw an increase of 29% in
20-24-year-olds and 38% increase in 30-34-year-old age groups.

Housing
Median home value - $55,440 Average Home Value - $97,522
Roger Novak - Real Estate NCK Realty
https://bit.ly/2wgYqAq http://wwwnckrealty.net
1325 18th Street
Belleville, KS 66935 Julie Hansen, Broker and owner
Office: 785-527-2626 Phone: 785-955-0106
Home: 785-778-2744 Heath Rhine, Sales Associate
Email: Roger Novak Phone: 785-406-0154

Belleville Housing Authority

Other homes and rentals listed on Republic County Economic Development website www.republiccountykan-
sas.com/rentalhousing

North Central Regional Planning Commission - Weatherization / Nuisance Abatement -
www.ncrpc.org

Financing - Belleville: Astra Bank Belleville/Scandia, American State Bank & Trust, Citizens Na-
tional Bank, New Century Bank, Swedish American State Bank - Courtland.
Insurance - Belleville: State Farm, Jensik Insurance, Farm Bureau Financial Services, United First
Agency, Kallman Insurance Services - Belleville/Scandia, Mahin Insurance - Munden
Contractors - Contractors can be found here. http://www.bellevilleks.org/business-directory.
html Call 785-527-5524
Rentals - Republic County Economic Development Rental Listings - 785-374-3407
Rental ranges in Republic County - $200 - $500.
*Depending on property size and amenities.

Contact your potential City Office, Republic County Economic Development or the Belleville
Chamber and Main Street for additional housing information.

EMPLOYMENT / ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Job listings - www.republiccountykansas.com/jobs - Updated weekly from area news-
papers, radio, and online job listings.

Learn about Rural & Remote - www.ruralandremote.org- Remote work opportunities. Re-
mote work opportunities for NWK & NCK residents.

Entrepreneur Resources and Partners - www.republiccountykansas.com/page/business-re-

sources-incentives/resources-partners.html - RCED and BCMS can provide infor-
mation on programs, local incentives, and other resources for startups, expansions,
or business succession.

Network Kansas - www.networkkansas.com - Referral network for entrepreneurship

resources

North Central Kansas Small Business Development Center - www.kansassbdc.net - business plan-
ning, workshops, and market research.

Major Industries - Below is our major employment sectors in Republic County, KS: Ag-
riculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (467 people), Health Care & Social Assistance
(342 people), and Manufacturing (295 people). More information here.

Health and wellness

Hospital/Doctors

Republic County Hospital -https://www.rphospital.org/

Belleville Medical Clinic
Republic County EMS
Republic County Health Department
North Central Kansas Health Care Foundation

Providers -
Andy Walker, MD
Nolan Beavers, MD
Kurtis Klecan, MD (coming Sept. 2020)
Lori Rhine, APRN
Briana Jensen, APRN

Specialty clinics - Ophthalmology, Orthopedic
Surgery, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

Recreation/activities
ANNUAL EVENTS CALENDAR • Belleville Summer Rec Program for
youth
MARCH Cuba Rock-A-Thon • Belleville Ball Association,
APRIL Farm and Home Expo • Pike Valley Baseball/Softball
JUNE Cruise-In at the Crossroads • Courtland Sand Volleyball League
JULY Scandia Riverfest • Wide Open Spaces Races (area run-
JULY Cuba Harvest Festival ning events)
JULY Courtland Fun Day • Republic County Clubs/Civic Groups

YEAR ROUND Belleville Farmer’s Market Entertainment venues:

Downtown (Saturday Mornings) Blair Theater
Belleville High Banks
AUGUST NCK Free Fair NCK Fairgrounds
Belleville High Banks Courtland Arts Center
SEPTEMBER U.S. Highway 36 Treasure Hunt Cuba Community Hall

DECEMBER Rocky Pond Christmas

Museums:
Parks: Pawnee Indian Village Museum
Belleville City Park RP Historical Society Museum, Boyer
KanCycle Bike Share Gallery of Animated Carvings, Belleville
Rocky Pond High Banks Hall of Fame, Scandia
Buff Ruff Dog Park Museum, Dr. C.W. McClasky (Cuba),
Republic Wildcat Park Blacksmith Shop
Courtland big/little Park
Scandia Lion’s Club Park Kansas Sampler Foundation -
8 Wonders of Kansas Nominees -
Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks, and Belleville High Banks, Pawnee Indian
Tourism (KDWPT): Jamestown Wildlife Ref- Village Museum, Boyer Museum of
uge, Talmo Wildlife Area, Seapo, and Brzon Animated Carvings. Buy the book here.
Wildlife Areas and walk-in hunting information
- www.ksoutdoors.com Kansas Explorers Guidebook #2 -
Find over forty Republic County places
to explore from pages 75-79. Buy the
book locally in Kansas.
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Education/childcare
Pre-schools
Early Head Start
Republic County Head Start
USD 109 - List enrollment
USD 426 - List enrollment
Regional Secondary Education
Cloud County Community College - Concordia
North Central Kansas Technical College -Beloit

Republic County Economic Development Daycare Listings - Call 785-374-3047

Daycare AWARE - Kansas Resources - www.ks.childcareaware.org

News & Internet

KREP 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 eastern Jewell County
news.
Table Tents: RCED / Chamber take turns distributing 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/Internet:
Cunningham, Nex-Tech, JBN Telco, NCKCN, AT&T
Find out who serves your location with this broadband
Internet Map

Wireless: US Cellular, Nex-Tech Wireless, Verizon

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Morgan Burns, former
defensive back for the Kansas
State Wildcats and free agent
with the Tennessee Titans, is
coming to the Amana Lutheran
Church in Scandia, KS to talk

W E H O P E T O S E E Y O U S O O N I N
about why he gave it all up to

R E P U B L I C C O U N T Y K A N S A S !
pursue a career in ministry.
SDon’t
P Emiss
A Kthis
E sure-to-be
R
inspiring event!

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