Ink, Paper, and Community: The Story of Leroy’s Printing in Colby, Kansas

In a small town like Colby, Kansas, the businesses that last for generations become more than just storefronts; they become part of the community’s story. One of those long-standing staples is Leroy’s Printing, a local print shop that has been serving Colby and northwest Kansas for decades.

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A Local Legacy Since the 1960's

Leroy’s Printing began in 1964 when Leroy and Joan Ziegler started the business in Colby, turning a passion for printing into a service that would support local organizations, businesses, and families for generations.

Joan & Leroy

From the very beginning, the shop was built on small-town values—hard work, honesty, and a commitment to helping others succeed. Over the years, Leroy himself became known not only as a business owner but also as a deeply involved community leader who supported countless local causes and organizations

That community-first mindset remains at the heart of Leroy’s Printing today.

More Than Just Ink on Paper

Walking into Leroy’s Printing isn’t like visiting a big-box print chain. It’s the kind of place where ideas turn into real, tangible projects.

The shop offers a wide range of professional printing services—from business cards, brochures, invitations, and booklets to large-format printing and finishing services like folding, perforation, and binding.

But what truly makes Leroy’s unique is their approach. Their mission centers on delivering high-quality work and treating every project as their own—something that has helped them build hundreds of satisfied customers across the region.

In a world where so many services are outsourced or automated, Leroy’s Printing still offers something special: personal attention and real craftsmanship.

Supporting Businesses Across Northwest Kansas

Local businesses rely on great branding and marketing materials, and Leroy’s Printing plays a quiet but powerful role in helping them succeed. From menus and flyers to event programs and promotional materials, the shop helps organizations bring their ideas to life.

For many businesses and community groups in Colby, Leroy’s has become the go-to partner for printing and design, helping them create materials that represent their work with pride.

Leroy & Joan with Local School Dancers

And when you think about it, printing touches almost every part of community life, from school programs, wedding invitations, event posters, church bulletins, to tourism brochures. Leroy’s has likely had a hand in many of the pieces that tell Colby’s story.

A True Small-Town Business

Part of what makes Leroy’s Printing so special is that it represents the spirit of small-town entrepreneurship. It’s a place where customers are treated like neighbors and where word-of-mouth reputation means everything.

For decades, Leroy’s Printing has continued to operate with the same goal: providing dependable service, high-quality products, and friendly customer care for the people of Colby and beyond.

In communities like ours, businesses like this are the backbone of local success.

Keeping Colby Connected

From helping a new business launch its brand to printing invitations for life’s biggest celebrations, Leroy’s Printing has been involved in countless moments throughout northwest Kansas.

And that’s what makes it truly unique.

It’s not just a print shop.

It’s part of the story of Colby.