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Allen Community College Awarded Apprenticeship Grant from Kansas Department of Commerce

Wednesday, December 17

IOLA, Kan. (Dec. 15, 2025) — Allen Community College has received $58,351.30 through the Kansas Department of Commerce’s Registered Apprenticeship Grant Project to expand workforce training and create new apprenticeship opportunities. The funding will support development of a building maintenance and plumbing apprenticeship program... Read More.

The ReUse It Center Shares 2025 Year End Check Donations

Wednesday, December 17

McPHERSON, Kan. — The ReUse It Center is wrapping up 2025 surpassing its donation goal for the year. "I’m truly amazed at how far we’ve surpassed last year’s accomplishments," said store manager Shulah Neff. "This year, we were able to donate $108,250.00 to local nonprofits!!"After... Read More.

Andale Sweeps Rose Hill to Open AVCTL-IV Play

Wednesday, December 17

ANDALE, Kan. — The Andale basketball teams opened up league play on Tuesday with a sweep over Rose Hill.The Andale boys (2-1, 1-0 AVCTL-IV) defeated the Rockets, 60-51. Rose Hill jumped out to a 5-0 lead with Andale responding with five consecutive points before... Read More.

Athlete of the Week: Elizabeth Dick, Nickerson Girls Wrestling

Wednesday, December 17

NICKERSON, Kan. — Ad Astra Radio is proud to announce Nickerson High School senior Elizabeth Dick as this week’s Athlete of the Week, presented by Hutchinson Community College.The week - Dick had a dominant weekend on the mat at the Christmas Clash on Friday... Read More.

City of Salina to Appeal Ruling on Cozy Inn Mural, Completion of it Authorized

Tuesday, December 16

SALINA, Kan. — Salina City Commissioners Tuesday authorized Mayor Greg Lenkiewicz to execute agreements to pause enforcement of a federal judge's ruling in November Salina's sign codes are unconstitutional and authorizing appeal of that ruling to the 10th US Circuit Court of Appeals,This centers... Read More.

Allen County Commissioners Hear Briefing on Signage Plans for Lehigh Portland State Park

Tuesday, December 16

IOLA, Kan. — Allen County Road and Bridge supervisor Jeremy Hopkins briefed Allen County Commissioners Tuesday on signage plans for Lehigh Portland State Park. In discussions with the state, three locations have been identified including US 54 and State Street, US 169 and Minnesota... Read More.

New Grant Opportunity Available to Small Business Owners

Tuesday, December 16

IOLA, Kan. — There's a new grant opportunity for small business owners.American Express and Main Street America's AMEX Shop Small Grant will provide 250 small businesses $20,000 each to help them grow, innovate, and support their local Communities. This grant is for independently owned businesses... Read More.

Allen Community College earns recognition as Best-in-Class Employer by Gallagher

Tuesday, December 16

IOLA, Kan. — Allen Community College has been named a 2025 Best-in-Class Employer by Gallagher, a global insurance brokerage, risk management, and consulting firm. The recognition is based on ACC’s responses to Gallagher’s annual Benefits Strategy & Benchmarking Survey, which evaluates organizations on strategic... Read More.

Allen Community College Announces Fall 2025 Honors Lists

Tuesday, December 16

IOLA, Kan. — Allen Community College announced its Fall 2025 academic honors, recognizing students named to the President’s Honor Roll, Dean’s Honor Roll, and Academic Honors list. President’s Honor Roll (4.0 GPA)Kalyse Arianna Abernathy — Hutchinson Camila Ribeiro Afonso — Sao Paulo, Brazil Katrina... Read More.

Ad Astra Radio’s December Classroom Hero Cassandra Hillary, Presented by Peoples Bank and Trust

Tuesday, December 16

McPHERSON, Kan. — Ad Astra Radio is proud to announce the most recent recipient of the Ad Astra Radio Classroom Hero Award presented by Peoples Bank and Trust. Canton-Galva Elementary School 5th Grade teacher Cassandra Hillary was presented the Classroom Hero Award on Tuesday, Dec.... Read More.

Lyons City Council Receives Update on Wastewater Treatment Plant Project

Tuesday, December 16

LYONS, Kan. — The Lyons City Council received an update during Monday's meeting on the Wastewater Treatment Plant project. Thaniel Monaco from BG Consultants said they are encountering delays in the geotechnical report and transfer processes. He also reviewed two options for the wet... Read More.

McPherson USD 418 Reaches Contract Agreement for 2025-26 School Year, Board Sets Special Meeting for Friday, Dec. 19

Tuesday, December 16

McPHERSON, Kan. — McPherson USD 418 and its teachers have finally reached a contract agreement for the 2025-26 school year. Teachers are currently voting on the agreement, and the Board of Education has set a special meeting for Friday morning at 11 a.m. to... Read More.