Local Interest

Waconda Lake, one of the largest lakes in Kansas, sits only 10 miles from Beloit and provides a great place to get away and relax in the great outdoors. With opportunities to boat, fish, hunt, hike and camp the lake is a prime spot to visit all year-round.

For more information visit the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks or the Waconda Lake Association. Send email inquiries to gelake@midusa.net.

        Beloit Elementary and Junior/Senior High School provide public education to the children of the area. To learn more about this school system visit http://usd273.org or call 785-738-3581 or 785-738-3593.

       Saint John's Catholic Schools provide a parochial option to the education of your children. To learn more about this school visit http://members.nckcn.com/stjohns/ or call 785-738-3941 or 785-738-2942.

North Central Kansas Technical College is Beloit's ticket to higher education. With classes in farm mechanics, diesal mechanics, carpentry and more, the college offers an education in a number of trade areas. For more information visit http://www.ncktc.tec.ks.us or call 785-738-2276 or 1-800-658-4655.

The North Central Kansas Community Network (NCKCN) is a website that will give you access to more information about Beloit and surrounding area. Ran by the North Central Kansas Planning Commission, the site utilizes many resources of the region.