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Rooks County Economic Development

Rooks County Economic Development

A Range of Possibilities

115 N. Walnut
Stockton, KS 67669
785-425-6881
www.rookscounty.net

Mon
8:00am–4:30pm
Tue
8:00am–4:30pm
Wed
8:00am–4:30pm
Thu
8:00am–4:30pm
Fri
8:00am–12:00pm

Rooks County is located in Northwest Kansas halfway between Denver and Kansas City at the eastern edge of the Great Plains. The county’s approximate 5,000 people enjoy a quality of life that is attractive to people seeking a simpler way of life.  The mission of Rooks County Economic Development is to further economic development by promoting the assets and resources of the county and its communities. The focus of RCED is on entrepreneurship, retention and expansion of existing business, tourism and agritourism, and leadership development.

Rooks County, Kansas.   The majority of calls are from the county, but calls and visitors come from all over the USA.

History


Founded in 1998

Rooks County Economic Development was created by the Rooks County Commission and each of the incorporated cities in the county to foster economic growth within the county.

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Paradise Creek Festival & Rodeo
Jun 12, 2026, 10:00 AM CDT
Plainville, KS
The Paradise Creek Festival , held in Plainville the second weekend of June, includes a professional rodeo, games, craft vendors, food, ...
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Swing Into Summer Car Show
Jun 19, 2026, 9:00 AM CDT
Stockton, KS
The 16th Annual Stockton Rodders "Swing into Summer Car Show" will be held on June 19th and 20th in 2026. The event is held in the Stock...
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Red Fest
Jul 18, 2026, 8:00 AM CDT
Stockton, KS
Red Fest is a day full of fun, food, games, live music, and more. The event is held at the Stockton Lower Park.
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Rooks County Free Fair
Aug 04, 2026, 9:00 AM CDT
Stockton, KS
Rooks County Free Fair is held in early August in Stockton and is one of the largest and oldest free fairs in Kansas. The “Fair of Champ...
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Meet Jeanine McKenna: Building Opportunity in Rooks CountyDiscover why Jeanine McKenna believes Rooks County offers the perfect blend of opportunity, community, and quality of life in rural Kansas.
Rooks County Launches Healthcare Recruitment Campaign: "... Rooks County Economic Development and the Rooks County Healthcare Foundation are proud to announce the launch of a new collaborative ini...
Stockton building awarded Emergency HEAL GrantThe Kansas Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce today announced that the Department of Commerce has awarded $362,000 through th...
New housing construction begins in PlainvilleConstruction has begun on the new housing development on the former site of Rooks County Health Center on S. Colorado Street. The ground...