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ABOUT
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
revitalizing their historic downtown, being a brand ambassador for business
members, and promoting chamber events. RCED works countywide to assist
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.

CONTENTS
At a Glance........................................................................................................................... 2
Communities ....................................................................................................................... 4
Housing.................................................................................................................................. 6
Employment......................................................................................................................... 8
Shopping/Lodging/Dining............................................................................................. 9
Health/Wellness................................................................................................................ 10
Education/Childcare ........................................................................................................11
Recreation/Activities.......................................................................................................12
Faith.......................................................................................................................................13

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 REPUBLIC COUNTY AT A GLANCE
IN THE MIDDLE OF EVERYWHERE
Republic County is just a short trip to many bigger towns and nearby lakes.
Salina >> 71 mi. >> 1 hr | Wichita >> 157 mi. >> 2 hrs. 15 min.
Kansas City >> 202 mi. >> 3 hrs. 15 min. | Grand Island >> 118 mi. >> 1 hr. 45. min
Lincoln >> 119 mi. >> 1 hr. 45 min. | Omaha >> 175 mi. >> 2 hr. 30 min.

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 REPUBLIC COUNTY AT A GLANCE DATA FROM CENSUS REPORTER, BESTPLACES.NET AND ESRI

A SALARY OF YOUNG PEOPLE ARE RETURNING

$31,567 POPULATION CHANGE FROM 2010-2019

30-34 YEAR OLDS

IN BELLEVILLE

35-39 YEAR OLDS

IS EQUIVALENT TO
38.7% 20.6%
$50,000 INCR E ASE INCRE AS E

IN OLATHE
COST OF LIVING SALARY CALCULATOR | WWW.BESTPLACES.NET/COST-OF-LIVING/ 15% 16%
11% 10% 11%
9% 9% 10% 9%

0-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60-69 70-79 80+

POPULATION BY AGE RANGE
18 MINUTES
AVG. TRAVEL
TIME TO WORK
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 COMMUNITIES
AGENDA >> City Office 785-732-6413 | Pop. 66
Agenda is home to quaint, scenic spaces that offer a variety
of experiences. Cedar Porch and Clover House are unique
boutiques for a variety of gifts and knick-knacks. Hope Floats
is a five-stool old-fashioned soda fountain. Chantily Lace
features garden items, antiques and more. Also downtown is
a popular event space for gatherings of all kinds. Nearby is the Wheatland
Hunting Lodge.

BELLEVILLE >> City Office 785-527-2288 | Pop. 1,887

Belleville is located at the junction of US Highway 81 and US Highway 36,
also known as the Crossroads of America. Centrally located in the heart of
the county, Belleville is the Republic County Seat, home to one of the only
art-deco courthouses in Kansas, which is listed on the National Register of
Historical Places. Belleville has a unique business district—revitalized through
the Belleville Main Street Program with its designation of a Kansas Main Street
Community, a superior school system, as well as state-of-the-art healthcare
facilities. Belleville is home to the world’s fastest half-mile dirt track, the
Belleville High Banks.

COURTLAND >> City Office 785-374-4260 | Pop. 281

Courtland is located one mile south of US Highway 36 via Highway 199.
Courtland is an active community that takes pride in maintaining its small
town lifestyle. Courtland’s supportive business district includes a restored
Courtland Arts Center, Soul Sister Ceramics, Pinky’s Bar & Grill, and more.
Its rich agriculture heritage is evident with the citizen’s strong work ethic.
Community members renovate downtown buildings and organize events
under Courtland Pride Club that is part of the Kansas PRIDE designation.

CUBA >> City Office 785-729-3861 | Pop. 145

Cuba is located just off of Highway 36 in eastern Republic County. Cuba
citizens embrace their rich Czech heritage with everything from everyday
cooking to annual festivals. Cuba was featured in the National Geographic
Magazine as a photo spread entitled 30 years of Living, thanks
to Belleville native, photographer Jim Richardson. View a few of
the famous photographs in the Cuba Community Hall and on the
building to the south today. Visit us each year at the Cuba Rock-
A-Thon!
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 COMMUNITIES
MUNDEN >> City Office 785-987-5470 | Pop. 93
Munden is a city in Republic County. Munden was named after
John Munden, owner of the land on which the town is built
and trustee for Jane Ann Stephens, is located on the north line
of Fairview township. It’s founders and early residents were
from Czechoslavkian and Bohemian decent. Munden still honors their heritage
with annual gatherings and celebrations. Munden is also home to ProHoe
garden, fire and tillage tools.

NARKA >> City Office 785-358-2510 | Pop. 86

Narka is located in the northeastern quarter of Republic County. The
community was named for a daughter of a railroad official. Like other eastern
Republic County cities, Narka has many residents with Bohemian and
Czechloslavakian decendants who came to the area to farm. Narka is also
well-known for an out-of-this-world water tower that resembles a space ship.

REPUBLIC >> City Office 785-361-2130 | Pop. 108

Republic is a city in Republic County located near the Republican River. The
community was named for the Pawnee Republic Native Americans. The
Pawnee had a large settlement near Republic. After a local farmer stumbled
upon Native American artifacts while working a field. The area was preserved
and the Pawnee Indian Museum was created. If you are in Republic on the
second Saturday of the month, make sure to catch the Second Saturday Cafe
at the Republic School Building or anytime downtown at the Rip City Inn,
where every Wednesday night is hamburger night!

SCANDIA >> City Office 785-335-2561 | Pop. 367

Scandia is located on US Highway 36 along the Republican River. Scandia is a
quiet town that embraces today’s modern luxuries with its rich Scandinavian
history. Scandia’s quaint business district has a lot to offer including its new
City Office and Library building. Shop for antiques, retail, unique art pieces
and fresh produce in their full downtown or come for the weekend for the
Highway 36 Treasure Hunt.

CITY COUNCIL INFORMATION AND MEETING TIMES FOR

ALL TOWNS CAN BE FOUND HERE. MORE INFORMATION
ABOUT REPUBLIC COUNTY CAN BE FOUND HERE. 5
 HOUSING
REALTORS

BLECHA REALTY NCK REALTY

1325 18th Street Julie Hansen, Broker and owner
Belleville, KS 66935 Phone: 785-955-0106
Office: 785-527-2626 Heath Rhine, Sales Associate
Cell: 785-527-0458 Phone: 785-406-0154
Email: davidblecha@gmail.com

BELLEVILLE HOUSING AUTHORITY

Other homes and rentals listed on Republic County Economic Development
website

RENTALS
Republic County Economic Development Listings | 785-374-3407
Rental ranges in Republic County - $200 - $500, depending on property size
and amenities.

RENTAL OPTIONS
MARKET RATE
Any rental apartment or house that does not require to have a certain
income. Includes most rental units in Republic County and some of Buffalo
Apartments.

SECTION 42
Most of Buffalo Apartments

SECTION 8
Grandview: 62+
Eastview: No age restrictions

ADDITIONAL RENTAL RESOURCES

SECTION 42 | Buffalo Apartments >> 785-955-2001
SECTION 8 | Belleville Housing Authority >> 785-527-5730
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 HOUSING
MEDIAN HOME VALUE >> $55,440
AVERAGE HOME VALUE >> $97,522

FINANCING
Belleville >> Astra Bank, American State Bank & Trust, Citizens National Bank,
New Century Bank
Courtland >> Swedish-American State Bank
Scandia >> Astra Bank

INSURANCE
Belleville >> State Farm, Jensik Insurance, Farm Bureau Financial Services,
United First Agency, Kallman Insurance Services, American Family Insurance
Courtland >> Johnson Insurance
Scandia >> Kallman Insurance Services, Tom Clark Insurance
Munden >> Mahin Insurance

CONTRACTORS
Belleville Business Directory
785-527-5524
Belleville >> Belleville Hometown Lumber; Rizek Plumbing, Heating, and AC;
Road Dawg Electric
Courtland >> Johnson Company, Tebow Plumbing Company, VanMeter
Renovation
Scandia >> Melby’s Home Center LLC

CONTACT YOUR POTENTIAL CITY OFFICE,

REPUBLIC COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT,
OR THE BELLEVILLE CHAMBER & MAIN STREET
FOR ADDITIONAL HOUSING INFORMATION.
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 SHOPPING/LODGING/DINING
SHOPPING & DOWNTOWN EVENTS
For shopping, antiques, and events, visit these pages:
Belleville Chamber & Main Street
Courtland Main Street
Scandia, Kansas
Cuba, KS

LODGING
BELLEVILLE HOTELS Airbnb
Super 8
VRBO
S&H Motel
America’s Best Value Inn RV Campgrounds

DINING COURTLAND
Pinky’s Bar & Grill
BELLEVILLE An-Tea-Ques
After Five Sports Bar & Grill Jensen Tire/Cantina
Dairy Queen The Depot Market
Bel-Villa Family Dining
CUBA
Casey’s
Cuba Cafe FOR FOOD PRODUCED
Huff’s Farmhouse Cafe
Los Primos Mexican Restaurant Cuba Cash Store LOCALLY, VISIT OUR
Love’s/Subway REPUBLIC LOCAL FOOD MAP.
Wood Shop Pizza & Coffee Rip City Inn
Foodmart Thriftway Second Saturday Cafe
Baxa Veggies
Belleville Farmers’ Market SCANDIA
TAG’s Grill & Bar
AGENDA Panther Pause
Hope Floats/Cedar Porch C&C High Tunnel Farms
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EMPLOYMENT/ENTREPRENEURSHIP
JOB LISTINGS
Updated weekly from local news and online listings

RURAL & REMOTE

Remote work opportunities for NWK & NCK residents

ENTREPRENEUR RESOURCES AND PARTNERS

RCED and BCMS can provide information on programs, local incentives, and
other resources for startups, expansions, or business succession

NETWORK KANSAS
Referral network for entrepreneurship resources

NORTH CENTRAL KANSAS SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTER

Business planning, workshops, and market research

MAJOR INDUSTRIES
HEALTH CARE & EDUCATIONAL MANUFACTURING CONSTRUCTION WHOLESALE OTHER
TRADE SERVICES
SOCIAL ASSISTANCE SERVICES

5.48%
ACCOMODATION
4.31% 4.14%
TRANSPORTATION PROFESSIONAL,
& FOOD SERVICES
9.79%
SCIENTIFIC, &
14.3% & WAREHOUSING TECHNICAL

12.3% 1.97%
SERVICES

AGRICULTURE, FORESTRY, FISHING

4.06% UTILITIES
1.84%

& HUNTING RETAIL TRADE 1.63%

ADMINISTRATIVE
& SUPPORT

FINANCE &
& WASTE
PUBLIC 1.3%
ADMINISTRATION
INSURANCE INFORMATION

19.5% 8.12% 3.97% 3.39% 1.76%

Above are our major employment sectors in Republic County,
as of 2017: Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (467
people), Health Care & Social Assistance (342 people), and
Manufacturing (295 people).
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 HEALTH/WELLNESS
Republic County offers assisted and independent living
options, a full range of physical, occupational and
speech therapy services, locally-performed orthopedic
procedures, obstetrics services and birthing suites,
B Defined Fitness, Senior Life Solutions outpatient
service to help manage life transitions, Home Health
Care and Friendship Meals program.

HOSPITAL/DOCTORS
Republic County Hospital
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
Briana Jensen, APRN

SPECIALTY CLINIC STAFF SPECIALTY CLINICS

Lori Rhine, APRN | Wound Care Specialist Ophthamology
David Samani, MD | Orthopedic Surgery Orthopedic Surgery
Andrew White, MD | Pain Specialist Physical Medicine
Mathue Baker, MD | Cardiology Rehabilitation
Ken Baxa, MD | Rheumatology Specialist
Mark Bell, MD | Ear/Nose/Throat
Thomas Graul, MD | Ophthamology
William Kossow, MD | Physiatrist
Ryan Payne, MD | Urology
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 RECREATION/ACTIVITIES
ANNUAL EVENTS
Cuba Rock-A-Thon
Farm & Home Expo
Cruise-In at the Crossroads
Scandia Riverfest
Cuba Harvest Festival
Courtland Fun Day
Belleville Farmers’ Market
NCK Free Fair ORGANIZATIONS
Belleville High Banks Belleville Summer Youth Rec Program
U.S. Highway 36 Treasure Hunt Belleville Ball Association
Rocky Pond Christmas Pike Valley Baseball/Softball
Courtland Sand Volleyball League
ENTERTAINMENT VENUES Wide Open Spaces Races (area
Blair Theater
running events)
Belleville High Banks
Republic County Clubs/Civic Groups
NCK Fairgrounds
Courtland Arts Center ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
Cuba Community Hall Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks,
and Tourism >> Jamestown Wildlife
PARKS Refuge, Talmo Wildlife Area, Seapo,
Belleville City Park
and Brzon Wildlife Areas and walk-in
KanCycle Bike Share
hunting information
Rocky Pond
Buff Ruff Dog Park Kansas Sampler Foundation >>
Republic Wildcat Park 8 Wonders of Kansas Nominees -
Courtland Big/Little Park Belleville High Banks, Pawnee Indian
Scandia Lion’s Club Park Village Museum, Boyer Museum of
Animated Carvings. Buy the book here.
MUSEUMS Kansas Explorers Guidebook #2 >>
Pawnee Indian Village Museum Find over forty Republic County places
Rep. Co. Historical Society Museum to explore from pages 75-79. Buy the
Boyer Museum of Animated Carvings book locally in Kansas.
Belleville High Banks Hall of Fame
Scandia Museum
Dr. C.W. McClasky
Blacksmith Shop
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 EDUCATION/CHILDCARE
PRE-SCHOOLS
Early Head Start
Republic County Head Start
USD 109 | Republic County | Agenda, Belleville, Cuba, Munden, Narka, Republic
USD 426 | Pike Valley | Courtland, Scandia

REGIONAL SECONDARY EDUCATION

Cloud County Community College — Concordia
North Central Kansas Technical College — Beloit

CHILDCARE
Republic County Economic Development Daycare Listings — 785-374-3047
Daycare AWARE — Kansas Resources

NEWS/INTERNET
NEWS
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, and eastern
Jewell County news
Table Tents >> RCED/Chamber distribute 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/HIGH-SPEED INTERNET:
Cunningham, Nex-Tech, JBN Telco, NCKCN, AT&T
Wireless >> US Cellular, Nex-Tech Wireless, Verizon
Kansas Internet Connectivity Map
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 FAITH
BELLEVILLE
First United Methodist Church
United Presbyterian Church
St. Edward’s Catholic Church
Belleville Wesleyan Church
Crossroads Assembly of God Church
American Lutheran Church
Landmark Church
First Baptist Church
The Main Street Tabernacle
Central Christian Church
Belleville Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses

AGENDA NARKA
United Methodist Church Presbyterian Church

CUBA NORWAY
Presbyterian Church Our Savior’s Lutheran
St. Isidore’s Catholic Church

COURTLAND MUNDEN
Zion Evangelical
United Methodist Church St. George’s Catholic Church
Courtland Covenant
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 conducts the
Community Good Friday Service and Singspiration Sunday
before the Fair. Point of contact is Audrey Carlson at
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WE HOPE TO SEE YOU SOON IN
REPUBLIC COUNTY KANSAS