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Grants Give Teachers Tools to Try New Ideas

Thursday, January 22

McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — For many years, the McPherson Education Foundation, administered by the McPherson County Community Foundation, has supported students and employees in USD 418. Each year, the foundation offers teachers the opportunity to apply for classroom grants. These grants are designed to... Read More.

Canton Galva USD 419 Names New Superintendent

Thursday, January 22

CANTON/GALVA, Kan. — Ty Poell has been selected as the new Superintendent of Canton Galva USD 419. Poell, who interviewed for the position Monday, was one of two finalists interviewed to succeed retiring superintendent Jim Struber. Poell is currently a middle school language arts and social... Read More.

Hillsboro City Administrator Named New Saline County Administrator

Wednesday, January 21

SALINA, Kan. — Pending finalization of an employment contract, Matthew (Matt) Stiles will be joining Saline County as its new County Administrator, effective April 13. Stiles is currently City Administrator in Hillsboro, and has past experience as City Administrator in South Hutchinson, Assistant City... Read More.

Winter Storm Watch Issued for All of Southeast Kansas Friday Afternoon into Early Sunday

Wednesday, January 21

A Winter Storm Watch has been issued for all of southeast Kansas starting in most areas Friday afternoon into early Sunday morning, and an extreme cold watch is also up from Friday morning into early Monday morning for Allen, Neosho, Wilson and Woodson counties. Snow... Read More.

Thrive Allen County Receives $1.4M Affordable Housing Grant for Allen County Home Rehabilitation Project

Wednesday, January 21

IOLA, Kan. — Thrive Allen County, Iola, KS, was awarded $1.4M through FHLBank Topeka’s 2025 Affordable Housing Program (AHP). This year $33.9 million in AHP grants were made in partnership with FHLBank Topeka’s member financial institutions in Colorado, Kansas, Nebraska and Oklahoma. The member... Read More.

Lyons City Council Discusses Animal Shelter Issues at January 20 Meeting

Wednesday, January 21

LYONS, Kan. — Animal Shelter issues were a major topic for the Lyons City Council at their meeting on Jan. 20. An earlier plan to place a shelter at the Wastewater Treatment Plant site south of Lyons was abandoned, and the Council discussed a... Read More.

National Weather Service Expands Winter Storm Watch for the Weekend

Wednesday, January 21

The area of expected impactful snow has been expanded north for this weekend. The National Weather Service in Wichita has expanded the winter storm watch issued earlier this morning for southern parts of south central Kansas to include more of central Kansas, including Barton, Harvey,... Read More.

Cattle Chat: Why Udder Quality Matters

Wednesday, January 21

K-State beef cattle experts discuss the value of udder quality in females MANHATTAN, Kan. — Udder quality may not top every producer’s selection list, but ignoring it could cost calves a strong start, according to the beef cattle experts on the recent BCI Cattle... Read More.

Kansas Profile – Now That’s Rural: Charles Marlatt, Food Protector

Wednesday, January 21

Last week in this column, we learned about David Fairchild, an historic food explorer. Today, we’ll meet an historic food protector. Together, these men were two of the nation’s leading scientists at the time, and both of them came from rural Kansas. We’ll... Read More.

Athlete of the Week: Rylie Whitfield, McPherson Girls Basketball

Wednesday, January 21

McPHERSON, Kan. — Ad Astra Radio is proud to announce McPherson High School junior Rylie Whitfield as this week’s Athlete of the Week, presented by Hutchinson Community College. The week - Whitfield had one of her best weeks in her high school career, as she... Read More.

Andale Girls Hold Off Late Charge by Augusta to Win Fifth Straight

Wednesday, January 21

AUGUSTA, Kan. — The Andale girls basketball team continues to find ways to be on top when a game concludes. On Tuesday, the Lady Indians had to hold off Augusta, 41-38, in their lone game of the week and extending their winning streak to five. Augusta... Read More.

Boil Water Advisory Issued for Allen Co RWD 15, Allen County

Tuesday, January 20

TOPEKA, Kan. — The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued a boil water advisory for the Allen Co RWD 15 public water supply system located in Allen County. RWD 15 includes a small area on the northwest edge of Iola, generally... Read More.

Author: McPherson County Community Foundation

Grants Give Teachers Tools to Try New Ideas

Canton Galva USD 419 Names New Superintendent

Hillsboro City Administrator Named New Saline County Administrator

Winter Storm Watch Issued for All of Southeast Kansas Friday Afternoon into Early Sunday

Thrive Allen County Receives $1.4M Affordable Housing Grant for Allen County Home Rehabilitation Project

Lyons City Council Discusses Animal Shelter Issues at January 20 Meeting

National Weather Service Expands Winter Storm Watch for the Weekend

Cattle Chat: Why Udder Quality Matters

Kansas Profile – Now That’s Rural: Charles Marlatt, Food Protector

Athlete of the Week: Rylie Whitfield, McPherson Girls Basketball

Andale Girls Hold Off Late Charge by Augusta to Win Fifth Straight

Boil Water Advisory Issued for Allen Co RWD 15, Allen County

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