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McPherson BPU Shares Updates at Tuesday City Commission Meeting

Tuesday, November 4

McPHERSON, Kan. — McPherson Board of Public Utilities General Manager Josh Bedel gave an update on current projects to the City Commission Tuesday.Outside line crews are continuing to work on line rebuilds along 15th Avenue between Comanche and Chisholm Roads west of Elyria, and... Read More.

City of McPherson Hires Code Enforcement and Sanitation Officer

Tuesday, November 4

McPHERSON, Kan. — The City of McPherson has hired a new Code Enforcement and Sanitation Officer.City Commissioners Tuesday approved a conditional job offer to Christopher Harrington to fill that position, subject to completion of pre-employment testing. If that all checks out, Harrington will start... Read More.

Frontier District Responds to Loss of SNAP-Ed Program with Renewed Commitment to Nutrition Education

Tuesday, November 4

For more than 30 years, the federally funded Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Education (SNAP-Ed) has helped individuals and families in Anderson, Franklin, and Osage counties make healthier food and lifestyle choices. The program, however, came to an end on September 30 after federal legislation... Read More.

Lindsborg City Council Approves Health Insurance Renewal, Budget Purchases and Purple Heart City Designation

Monday, November 3

LINDSBORG, Kan. — The Lindsborg City Council Monday night approved a 2026 health insurance renewal carrying a 15 percent premium increase. In that regard, the city is very fortunate in that some cities Freedom Claims, the city's benefit manager, works with are being quoted... Read More.

Lyons City Council Considers Health Insurance Changes, Reviews Tax Spending and Updates Policies

Monday, November 3

LYONS, Kan. — The Lyons City Council Monday night heard a report on health insurance providers for 2026, which will have some impact on deductibles for city employees during December.Julie Yarmer with Freedom Claims presented a recommendation to change from Blue Cross-Blue Shield to... Read More.

K-State Ag Profitability Conferences Aim to Help Farmers Navigate Tough Economy

Monday, November 3

University plans nine events beginning in early December MANHATTAN, Kan. — With Kansas farmers facing rising financial pressures, Kansas State University is hosting a series of Agricultural Profitability Conferences across the state, beginning in December and continuing through early February. The conferences, Making ‘Cents’ of a Shifting... Read More.

Soybean, Corn Growers Urged to Scout for Disease Threats After Harvest

Monday, November 3

Soybean cyst nematode, tar spot continue spread in Kansas MANHATTAN, Kan. — Kansas farmers wrapping up harvest season are being urged to stay alert to crop diseases that could impact next year’s yields, according to Rodrigo Onofre, row crop plant pathologist with K-State Extension.For soybean... Read More.

K-State Extension, KU Cancer Center Partner to Boost Cancer Screenings Statewide

Monday, November 3

Early detection is key to surviving cancer, officials say MANHATTAN, Kan. — Two of Kansas’ leading institutions are joining forces to help residents across the state take charge of their health through regular cancer screenings.Kansas State University Extension and The University of Kansas Cancer Center... Read More.

McPherson County Commissioners Hear Public Works 2026 Project Plan Proposal

Monday, November 3

McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — McPherson County Public Works Director David Bohnenblust presented a proposed 2026 project plan to McPherson County Commissioners Monday.23.6 miles of asphalt mill and overlay is planned, the largest part of this is a mill and overlay of 5th Avenue from... Read More.

McPherson College Hosts Area Art Student Gallery Exhibition

Monday, November 3

McPHERSON, Kan. — Each year, McPherson College invites Kansas high school students to exhibit their best art and compete for prizes and scholarships at the Art POP exhibition in Friendship Hall at the college. This year, Ann Zerger, professor emeritus of McPherson College and... Read More.

Andale Volleyball Wins Class 4A State Championship

Saturday, November 1

The start of November began with a high note for Andale athletes on Saturday. The Andale volleyball team won the Class 4A state championship, for the program’s second state title at the Hutchinson Sports Arena. Andale needed three sets to defeat Hayden in the championship... Read More.

Stafford County Economic Development is awarded $25,000 to complete Rural Champion Community Project on Childcare

Friday, October 31

MACKSVILLE, Kan. (October 16, 2025) — Earlier this summer Stafford County Economic Development (EcoDevo) was awarded $25,000 for an implementation grant as part of the Office of Rural Prosperity Rural Champions grant program announced last year in collaboration with the Patterson Family Foundation for... Read More.