By: Ryan Russell Early in 2024, I began researching business gaps in Stafford County; specifically, industries where local demand was high, but services were either absent or located miles away. One need rose to the top quickly: diesel repair. Despite the county having a large number of diesel vehicles; county fleets, farm equipment, trucking operations, […]
This is the audio from our monthly radio show: Focus on Stafford County. This show aired live at 11:30 AM CT in September 2025. Topics include the construction of the new commercial kitchen in St. John’s Equity bank. The former kitchen was too small. Subjects for discussion on the show also touched on the Kansas […]
TOPEKA – Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland today announced the Department of Commerce has awarded $4.1 million through the Community Service Tax Credit Program (CSP) to support significant fundraising efforts for 30 non-profit organizations across the state. “Strong, vibrant communities are what draw new businesses, visitors and potential residents to Kansas,” Lieutenant Governor and […]
Public Meeting Notice – Feb. 3rd, 2025 A public meeting will be held at 1:30 p.m., February 3rd at the Stafford City Hall. The agenda for the meeting will be to discuss a historical district survey that will be conducted in February and March in the downtown area. Anyone with questions about the project or […]
This is the July 2024 radio show Focus on Stafford County. This month’s show covers a variety of topics including an introduction of the new Stafford County Economic Development office administrator, Sarah Hampton. Other subjects covered are childcare updates and Rural Champion funding; new housing, prices and availability; a grant for a historic district survey in Stafford; nominations for historic register designation; Hudson’s Easter egg hunt and Christmas celebrations; a grant for getting quality internet broadband services in Hudson; an update on St. John’s Pickleboard Court. and status of Gray Studio renovation.
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS INVITATION TO BID Nora E. Larabee Memorial LibraryStafford, KANSAS BASEMENT WINDOWS BOTH INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR – The scope of work within bid request includes basement window/storms/screens that should match original profiles. Bids will be received by Nora E. Larabee Memorial Library Board of Directors, 108 N. Union St., Stafford, Kansas 67578 until […]
Communication is everything! We saw your comments. Made us realize we probably should explain the housing project a bit. That’s on us. You also are free to ask questions at any time directly to me, Ryan by phone 620-314-5561 or by e-mail ryan@staffordecodevo.com . I’m happy to answer any questions or concerns you might have […]
This recording is from our monthly radio show – this audio was recorded in and broadcasted in June 2024. Topics include incentives to encourage young people to return and live in Stafford County, the new pickle ball courts, amenities for the Farmers Market in St. John, the potential for creating a historic preservation district in Stafford, the welcoming of a young immigrant family to Stafford County, updates on housing and reflections on Stafford County Economic Director Ryan Russell’s first year on the job.
This is the audio from our monthly radio show Focus on Stafford County. This show aired live in May 202nd. Topics include housing updates; childcare; the creation of a historic preservation district in Stafford, the Kansas Main Street Program; Pickleball courts coming to Stafford County; the Farmers Market and events surrounding the first time it opens on June 13; the Commercial Kitchen, job openings, grant writing projects and the possibility of showing outdoor movies in the park.
