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From Ideas to Impact: MCCF Celebrates 25 Years With “Dream” Grants

McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — The McPherson County Community Foundation is celebrating its 25th anniversary with a special round of “Dream” grants, open from Jan. 15 to Feb. 15, along with a series of community celebrations across the county. To commemorate 25 years of community-based impact,... Read More.

Garden Tip: Winter months are a good time to force paperwhite blooms

Gardeners can get a head start on growing delicate-looking flower indoors MANHATTAN, Kan. — It may sound a bit aggressive, but forcing paperwhite flowers to bloom during the winter months is actually a gentle nudge to grow roots, shoots and flowering stems indoors. Kansas State University... Read More.

Newton City Commission Approves Option Contract for Newton Depot

NEWTON, Kan. — At Tuesday’s meeting, the City Commission approved an option contract to purchase the historic Newton Depot. The $20,000, 12-month option grants the City an exclusive right, but not an obligation, to purchase the property at a future date for $500,000. The depot property... Read More.

Moundridge Community Groups Launch Maddie Kaufman Playground Fund

MOUNDRIDGE, Kan. — The Moundridge Lions Club, along with partnering groups and community members, has launched a fundraising campaign for a new playground in memory of Maddie Kaufman, an eight-year-old girl who passed away Nov. 21 after a 13.5-month battle with Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine... Read More.

Andale Basketball Sweeps Clearwater Tuesday Night

CLEARWATER, Kan. — The Andale basketball teams wrapped the first half of AVCTL-IV with a sweep over Clearwater on Tuesday.  The Andale girls defeated Clearwater, 49-35, extending their winning streak to three. Andale (5-3 overall, 4-1 AVCTL-IV) never trailed in the game and led 13-2... Read More.