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U.S. Senator Roger Marshall visited Junction City this week to meet with City leadership and discuss several major projects poised to shape the community’s economic future, infrastructure, healthcare access and regional partnerships. During the visit, City officials provided Senator Marshall with an overview of ongoing and proposed investments throughout Junction City, including the City’s proposed waste-to-energy and biochar initiative, the new Veterans Affairs outpatient clinic, the Grant Avenue reconstruction project and additional opportunities for housing and economic development.
“There are a lot of great things happening in Junction City, and it’s a great example of federal dollars coming back to Kansas and being put to work at the local level,” said Senator Marshall. “The folks here know what their community needs better than anyone in Washington, and it was great to see the progress they’re making on infrastructure, better access to care for our veterans, and the future of Junction City.”
“This was an important opportunity to show Senator Marshall just how much is happening in Junction City,” City Manager Kim Zimmerman said. “These investments reflect the momentum we’re building across Junction City, from infrastructure and healthcare to innovation and economic development. They are the result of strong partnerships at every level of government, and we’re grateful for the continued collaboration that helps us move these projects forward for our residents and veterans.”
Waste-to-Energy and Biochar Initiative City of Junction City
Senator Marshall Visits Junction City, KS August 13th, 2026 A major portion of the discussion centered on the City’s proposed waste-to-energy system, which would utilize pyrolysis technology to process waste materials while creating renewable energy and a carbon-rich product known as biochar. The system is being evaluated to process approximately 24,000 tons of material annually, including municipal solid waste, wastewater sludge and wood waste, significantly reducing volume while producing reusable energy gases and biochar. The project is projected to generate about 4 megawatts of energy, with excess power potentially returned to the grid. Officials also highlighted environmental benefits, including reduced biosolids disposal, and noted that biochar could be used in agriculture, concrete production and other industrial applications. The system is designed to be modular and scalable, allowing for future expansion and additional regional waste processing opportunities.
Expanded VA Healthcare Access
Senator Marshall was also briefed on the planned new Department of Veterans Affairs outpatient clinic, a 51,000-square-foot facility expected to expand and consolidate services currently offered in Junction City. The project will reduce the need for veterans to travel to Topeka, Wichita and other locations for care. The clinic is expected to create 80 to 120 professional jobs and serve as a catalyst for additional development nearby, including housing, retail and other supporting services. City leaders emphasized the project’s importance in improving healthcare access for the region’s veteran population.
Grant Avenue Reconstruction
The City highlighted the recently awarded $24 million in federal BUILD funding for the Grant Avenue reconstruction project, a key corridor connecting Junction City and Fort Riley. The project goes beyond resurfacing to include full roadway and infrastructure reconstruction, stormwater improvements, new traffic configurations and enhanced safety features.