(KNZA)--USDA Rural Development is investing more than $5.5 million in loans and grants toward eight community projects across Kansas—including Hiawatha and Vermillion.
The announcement was made Wednesday.
In Hiawatha, a $1.64 million loan and a $995,000 grant will help complete improvements to the city's wastewater collection system. The project will upgrade the system's ability to process wastewater and make needed improvements to the north lift station.
In Vermillion, a $143,000 loan and a $661,000 grant will help complete the first phase of improvements to the city's water system. The city previously received nearly $1.3 million in grants and a $272,000 loan for the project.
© Many Signals Communications
MOST VIEWED STORIES
Holton man killed in Jackson Co crash
Morrill pair arrested on drug, child endangerment charges
Cold case investigation leads to Holton warrant
Effingham owner regains truck following theft, arrest
Horton City Clerk's resignation accepted Monday
Local residents avoid injury in chain reaction crash
90 mph+ downburst winds blamed for Thursday damage
Wamego man sentenced in second fentanyl-related death
Mayetta pair arrested on meth, child endangerment charges
Stolen trailer, 4-wheeler, recovered in Atchison
Winchester native named as Amberwell CEO
Juveniles face charges following Atchison break-in
Atchison Co's Oswald named honorary bailiff for KS Court
Two arrested following Friday Jackson Co traffic stop
Former Kickapoo Tribal chairman arrested
McLouth man injured in Monday wreck
No injuries in early Sunday morning house fire in Falls City
Senator Slama on tax relief efforts
LATEST STORIES
Holton property search concludes with arrest
Former Kickapoo Tribal chairman arrested
Atchison company earns energy grant; upgrades planned
Winchester native named as Amberwell CEO
April is Alcohol Awareness Month in Nebraska
MoDOT to discuss Holt County bridge projects
Sheriff's Office to take part in drug take back event
Council hears report from golf course