United States Department of Agriculture Kansas Director for Rural Development Christy Davis this week announced that USDA is investing $5,517,200 in loans and grants toward eight community projects across the state.

One northwest Kansas project was included in the list:&nbsp;

• A $50,000 grant will assist in purchasing a fire truck on behalf of the Almena Rural Fire Department. A new brush fire truck will provide fire protection throughout Norton County and, when needed, to surrounding counties and southern Nebraska.

USDAUnited States Department of Agriculture Kansas Director for Rural Development Christy Davis this week announced that USDA is investing $5,517,200 in loans and grants toward eight community projects across the state.One northwest Kansas project was included in the list:&nbsp;• A $50,000 grant will assist in purchasing a fire truck on behalf of the Almena Rural Fire Department. A new brush fire truck will provide fire protection throughout Norton County and, when needed, to surrounding counties and southern Nebraska.

USDA will help Norton Co. fire department purchase new truck