Foundation News
Nemaha County Free Fair Board
Posted Wednesday April 3, 2024
This fund will support 4-H capital improvement projects and programs.
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Teamwork Makes Life Easier
Posted Tuesday April 2, 2024
Teamwork makes life easier for everyone and Nemaha County reflects that idea as county residents’ step in to supply funding for countywide projects through the Nemaha County STEP Foundation.
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Northeast Kansas Arts Foundation Fund Opened
Posted Tuesday April 2, 2024
The mission of the Northeast Kansas Arts Foundation Fund is to build a Fine and Performing Arts Center in Nemaha County to foster enrichment, appreciation, and involvement with the arts.
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Seneca Knights of Columbus Improvement Fund Established
Posted Tuesday December 5, 2023
The Nemaha County STEP Foundation is excited to announce collaboration with the Seneca Knights of Columbus. The new Seneca Knights of Columbus Improvement fund will be utilized for capital improvements, including the upcoming remodel of the building as well as for programs. Knights Mike Steinlage and Leon Haverkamp are pictured with STEP Board President Marceil Hasenkamp. Leon Haverkamp also serves as Secretary of the STEP Foundation. ...
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Fall 2023 Grant Recipients Announced
Posted Thursday October 12, 2023
What do music and memory certification, a geriatric manikin, a bucket swing, portable sound system, pediatric physical therapy equipment, a new visitors and tourist website, and coats, hats and gloves all have in common? They are all making a positive impact in Nemaha County. ...
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Friends of the Mary Cotton Public Library Complete R.E.A.D. Project
Posted Wednesday October 11, 2023
Congratulations to the Friends of the Mary Cotton Public Library. They completed the R.E.A.D. (Reach, Engage And Discover) area/bookcases at the library thanks to grant funding from the STEP General and Glen J. Meyer Advisory Funds. It looks terrific! ...
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Children in need receive shoes and more!
Posted Monday September 25, 2023
USD 115 Nemaha Central received a grant distribution from the CNB/CNB Custody/Invisor "Underprivileged Children's Fund" to assist children in need at the school. Some of the items purchased through the grant were shoes, winter coats, hats, gloves, and more. ...
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Third Match Day nets over $234,000!
Posted Thursday August 31, 2023
The Nemaha County STEP Foundation held its third annual STEP-Up Nemaha Match Day on Friday, August 25, 2023. Donors gave in person at the Seneca Free Library between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. with KMZA radio broadcasting live from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Online donations were collected at www.stepupnemaha.com. ...
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Round 1: And the recipients are...
Posted Monday April 10, 2023
What do two new playgrounds, buying activities to assist those with Alzheimer’s, refinished clubhouse table tops, and mounts for speech generating devices all have in common? They are all making a positive impact in Nemaha County. ...
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Seneca Community Fund Now Open
Posted Wednesday March 29, 2023
The new Seneca Community Fund created at the Nemaha County STEP Foundation will fund projects related to the improvement and growth of Seneca.
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Chad Baker Memorial Fund Established
Posted Wednesday March 29, 2023
“Chad was always giving to others,” widow Anna Baker shared. “He loved his family and the community, so by creating the Chad Baker Memorial Fund, his legacy of assisting those in need will continue.”
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Centralia Ball Field in better shape thanks to STEP Grant
Posted Wednesday March 8, 2023
As the Centralia Ball Association begins planning for the upcoming season, the ball field will be in better condition thanks to a $1,000 grant award from the Glen J. Meyer Advisory Fund through the Nemaha County STEP Foundation. The grant award provided field maintenance equipment to rake and level out the field before every game. Pictured back row: Marceil Hasenkamp, STEP Board President; Max Walters, Tava Gibbs, Taige Koch and Dustin Walters, STEP Board Member. Pictured front row: Pi
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