• Almena, Kansas

    Almena is a city in Norton, County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2010 Census the city population was 408. The first post office in Almena was established in June 1872. 

    Almena is served by USD 212 Northern Valley Schools. The Northern Valley High School mascot is Huskies.

    They print a Community Volunteer Newspaper called the PRAIRIE DOG PRESS. Subscriptions are $25 annually.  For more information about the PRAIRIE DOG PRESS, you can contact them at PO Box 3, Almena KS 67622.  CLICK HERE TO VISIT THEIR WEBSITE

     

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  • Norton Highlights

    Sept. 2017: TRAVELING KANSAS is a local production from Smoky Hills Public Television that highlights communities, people and attractions across the state. This episode explores the past and present with a spotlight on the restoration of several historic buildings in Norton and the economic development efforts throughout the county.

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    Norton County Arts Council Updates! Click Here...


     

  • Member Spotlight

    NORTON COUNTY MAGAZINE (Est. 2011) Covering the people, life, history and commerce of Norton County! The Magazine is published quarterly.  Thanks to great sponsors, the Norton County Magazine is free to Norton County residents in zip codes 67622, 67645, 67653 and 67654 as well as nearby community 67647. If you live in these zip code areas and are not receiving your issue, let us know.  To subscribe, send your name, mailing address and email address to Norton County Magazine, PO Box 163, Norton, KS 67654 with your check made payable to Frontier Community Foundation. The rate is $24 per year for 4 issues. Carolyn Applegate, Editor.  Contact Information:  (785) 877-3968

     

     

     

     

     

  • News Releases

  • Norton Christian Church Launches Volunteer Delivery Program SEE PRESS RELEASE

    Norton County Community Foundation Launches Emergency Grant Funding Program In Response to COVID-19 PRESS RELEASE HERE

    U.S. Department of Labor Publishes Guidance Explaining Paid Sick Leave and Expanded Family and Medical Leave Under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act. CLICK HERE FOR WEBSITE.

    COVID-19 Prairie Land Electric Cooperative Press Release Regarding Services PRESS RELEASE

    Small Business Association (SBA) Disaster Assistance-Read more about what to do to apply for assistance if your business is effected by COVID 19 HERE!

    Download the SBA Disaster Assistance Letter by CLICKING HERE.

    Download the ECONOMIC INJURY WORKSHEET HERE.

    State Street is Vying for $25K Cash Prize in National Contest Recognizing America's Main Streets CLICK HERE for Press Release   CLICK HERE to VOTE

    Norton County Community Foundation Announces Match Day 2020 Details. Click HERE for Details!

    Click here for the latest issue of the Lenora Meridian