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USD 418 Board Discusses Bond Projects, Adopts Cell Phone Ban, Tables Job Revision

Tuesday, May 12

The 89.5 million dollars in bonds McPherson USD 418 voters approved in March were sold Monday, and Clayton Kelly from Piper Sandler told the Board of Education last night those bonds brought an average interest rate of 4.80 percent, on the low end of... Read More.

Lt. Governor David Toland Talks About Economic Development, Iola Theatre, and Future Plans

Monday, May 11

Despite economic headwinds nationally. Kansas Lt. Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland says Kansas is more than holding it's own. Toland told Iola Radio News Friday since he and Governor Laura Kelly took office nearly 7 ½ years ago, there has been... Read More.

Lt. Governor/Commerce Secretary David Toland Sees Positive Signs in Kansas Economy

Monday, May 11

Kansas Lt. Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland says while there is some uncertainty about the economy on a national level, there are positive signs in the Kansas economy. A significant development impacting economic development came last week when Moody's upgraded the State's... Read More.

Kansas Lt. Governor speaks of All Schools Day Connection, Kansas Economy

Monday, May 11

Many elected officials, and those seeking elected office, were in McPherson Friday for the All Schools Day Parade. One of them has a family connection to All Schools Day, that being Lieutenant Governor and Kansas Secretary of Commerce David Toland. Toland explained his... Read More.

AG Kobach Says Swatting Calls Coming From Single Foreign Source

Monday, May 11

The Kansas Bureau of Investigation says the recent round of “swatting” incidents has foreign roots. Five such incidents, where fake calls are made claiming a threat with the hope of prompting intensive law enforcement action, were reported last week in southeast Kansas. Attorney... Read More.

McPherson City Commission Authorizes Application to Extend Northview Sidewalk

Monday, May 11

At a special meeting Monday McPherson City Commissioners authorized submission of a Transportation Alternatives grant application for the 3rd phase of the Northview sidewalk extension that would also include a portion of North Maxwell. Public Works Director Eric Duerksen said this would extend... Read More.

McPherson County Commission Accepts TEAP Study, Hears Budget Requests

Monday, May 11

The McPherson County Commission Monday officially accepted the TEAP study conducted on two intersections along Old Highway 81 in the Moundridge area. This action allows the report prepared by Kirkham Michael to be submitted to KDOT. As we reported earlier, the study recommends converting... Read More.

All Schools Day Parade Winners Announced

Friday, May 8

Float winners have been announced from Friday's McPherson County All Schools Day Parade. Pre-School Float - Sonshine Preschool, with Best Kindergarten Float - Canton Galva Elementary Best Royalty Float – Canton Galva Best Use of Theme – Canton Galva Royalty ... Read More.

KBI Investigating Officer Involved Shooting Tied to Thursday Night Chase

Friday, May 8

The Kansas Bureau of Investigation has been called in to investigate an officer involved shooting Thursday night in Bourbon County involving Crawford County Sheriff's deputies. The KBI said deputies were pursuing a stolen semi-truck fleeing north from Pittsburg, reported to be driving into... Read More.

ACC to Host Summer Camp for Elementary, Middle School Students

Friday, May 8

Allen Community College will host a Summer Camp July 6–9, offering hands-on learning experiences in STEM, art, service learning, and outdoor skills for students entering kindergarten through eighth grade. Campers may enroll in morning or afternoon sessions or participate in both for a full... Read More.

Kansas Native Convicted in $150 Million Fraud Scheme

Friday, May 8

TOPEKA — The former top executive of a company granted a banking charter by the Kansas Legislature was found guilty Thursday by a federal jury of orchestrating a scheme to funnel more than $150 million to himself through securities fraud, false claims and fabricated... Read More.

Thursday Fire Damages Iola Apartment House

Thursday, May 7

Multiple firefighters responded late this morning to an apartment fire in midtown Iola. Fire units were called to a three-story apartment house at 302 East Street, around 10:45 AM. Iola Radio's Gene Myrick said witnesses reported hearing a loud pop before the fire began. There were... Read More.