Dreams do come true and the Scott Recreation Commision Fitness Center is that dream for the Scott Community Foundation.  They worked tirelessly for over a decade to make a wellness center become a reality in Scott City.

Sidney and the late Loren Janzen were active members of the Scott Community Foundation, serving on numerous committees and the board of directors.  A community need that seemed essential to them was the establishment of a wellness center.  This led totheir lead donor gift in 2007 that established a Wellness Fund under the Scott Community Foundation.

A wellness center has always been a top priority for Scott City community members.  The project officially began in 2008 when the Scott Community Foundation engaged the University of Kansas to complete a feasibility study.  Many committee meetings and proposals later, the project finally broke ground in October 2019.  

Through the support of both the Wellness Fund of the Scott Community Foundation and a loan from the Rural Economic Development Load program (REDLG) through Wheatland Electric Cooperative, Inc., the wellness center was built and scheduled to open on April 1, 2020.  

Due to Covid-19, the opening of the fitness center was delayed, but the center was officially opened to community members on May 18 with limited occupancy and hours of operation.  Starting June 3, the fitness center had 24/7 access, still with limited occupancy.

The Scott Recreation Commission Fitness Center comprises 7,200 square feet  and features the following equipment with individual TV's:

Follow the Scott Recreation Commission page on Facebook for more information about personal training and a complete schedule of small group classes.

The REDLG program provides zero-interest funds from the United States Department of Agriculture to local electric cooperatives that in turn lend the money to local entities to support projects in rural areas.  These loans promote rural economic development and job creation projects.  As the funds are repaid to Wheatland, a portion of the funds can be re-loaned to assist with future projects in our communities.  

Since Wheatland began the REDLG program, we have secured more than $2 million in funding within our service territory for projects ranging from fire trucks and an athletic fieldhouse to replacing dairy cows; all helping to create multiple jobs.

"Committment to communities is one of the seven cooperative principles that has guided Wheatland Electric since founded in 1948.  Utilizing this loan program from the USDA allows us to provide opportunities for rural organizations in need and help make sure our communities continue to be great places to live, work, and raise a family." said Wheatland's CEO/ General Manager Bruce W. Mueller.