U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development State Director for Kansas Lynne Hinrichsen today announced that USDA is investing $20,400 toward a new roof for the Ashland City Library. … The city of Ashland will use the $20,400 grant to assist with replacing the Ashland City Library roof. The existing roof is nearing 40 years old and leaking, threatening damage to the entire facility and its contents. This project will allow the library to continue to provide an essential public service to the nearly 900 local residents. This community partnership is made possible by the additional contribution by the applicant of $26,384.