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Goss to Serve as National Grant Reviewer

McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. —  Becky Goss, president and CEO of the McPherson County Community Foundation (MCCF), has been invited to serve as a grant reviewer for the 2025 J.M.K. Innovation Prize, a prestigious national program administered by the J.M. Kaplan Fund. The fund awards 10... Read More.

City of Garnett to Host Libertyfest June 28, 2025

GARNETT, Kan. — The City of Garnett invites you to make plans now to attend Libertyfest on Saturday, June 28 at North Lake Garnett. The City of Garnett presents Libertyfest on Saturday, June 28 at approximately 9:30 p.m. This event allows families to relax by... Read More.

Iola Area Chamber of Commerce Warns Community of Fraud Alert

IOLA, Kan. — The Iola Area Chamber of Commerce has put out a scam alert. Executive Director Kelly Sigg said a company identifying themselves as UAC, calling from a 563 area code, has been contacting individuals claiming to be working with the Iola Area Chamber... Read More.

Carnival Returns to Enhance the Wild West Festival Experience

HAYS, Kan. — The Wild West Festival committee announced today the return of a carnival to the annual festivities with Garry Moore Amusement Carnival, enhancing the event with family-friendly entertainment and activities. Scheduled to run alongside the festival concerts, the carnival will operate from July... Read More.

Candidate Filing Deadline Coming Up June 2nd

RENO COUNTY, Kan. — The deadline to file as a candidate for upcoming city council and school board elections in Reno County is fast approaching. Interested individuals must submit their candidacy by 12:00 p.m. on Monday, June 2, 2025.  These nonpartisan elections offer a vital... Read More.

Update on Plevna Tornado and Upcoming Fundraiser May 30

RENO COUNTY, Kan. — Reno County Emergency Management Director Adam Weishaar gave County Commissioners an update on the May 18th Plevna Tornado during their meeting Tuesday. Twenty-eight homes sustained some degree of damage from that tornado, with nine homes destroyed. Weishaar said every rural fire... Read More.