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Organizational Changes Among McPherson City Commission Actions Tuesday

Tuesday, April 21

Over the past several years, the city of McPherson has been working through its strategic plan to improve coordination across departments. As part of this City Commissioners have begun the transition of supervision of department heads from the Commission to the City Administrator. ... Read More.

Lindsborg City Council Approves Software Move, Rate Studies

Monday, April 20

The Lindsborg City Council Monday approved a move of the city's Tyler Technologies financial, payroll, municipal and police software from hosted servers to the cloud. This proposal was first brought to the Council April 6th, but action was deferred until information on possible cost... Read More.

Lyons City Council Hears Police Chief Search Update

Monday, April 20

Lyons Mayor Alicia Hommon provided an update to the City Council at Monday's meeting on the search for a new Chief of Police, in which she stressed the process is not going to be rushed. At the start of her comments, Hommon said... Read More.

Two Chanute High School Seniors Receive KSHSAA Scholarship

Monday, April 20

The Kansas State High School Activities Association has selected 35 students for a $2,000 True Blue Scholarship from the association and the Capito Federal Foundation, made payable to a two-year or four-year accredited college, university or technical school in the name of the selected... Read More.

ReUse It Center Donates to Two Organizations

Monday, April 20

The ReUse It Center in McPherson made two donations totaling $4,750 during April from purchases made at the store. $3,500 was donated to STEPMC and $1,250 was donated in support of Brush Up Mac. STEPMC's mission statement is to walk alongside people until... Read More.

McPherson County Commission Approves Cell Phone Purchases, Dump/Plow Truck Purchase

Monday, April 20

McPherson County Commissioners Monday approved purchase of four cell phones for Emergency Management and Communications. Currently, the county is paying a stipend to three department employees for use of their personal cell phones. Director Emily Yates said in the wake of very heavy usage... Read More.

National Work Zone Awareness Week Recognized by KDOT

Monday, April 20

The Kansas Department Transportation and its safety partners are going orange during National Work Zone Awareness Week, April 20-24, to help raise awareness and reduce crashes in work zones. Safety is important for both the highway workers and motorists. About 9 out of 10... Read More.

KDOT Recognizing National Work Zone Awareness Week

Monday, April 20

The Kansas Department Transportation and its safety partners are going orange during National Work Zone Awareness Week, April 20-24, to help raise awareness and reduce crashes in work zones. Safety is important for both the highway workers and motorists. About 9 out of 10... Read More.

Second Finalist Named for USD 418 Superintendent

Monday, April 20

The Second candidate for Superintendent of Schools in McPherson USD 418 has ties to the district and to McPherson County. Dr Cody Rierson is currently superintendent of Moundridge USD 423, where he's been since 2001. Before taking the Moundridge position Dr. Rierson, a... Read More.

Kansas Unemployment Rate Unchanged in February

Saturday, April 18

The Kansas Department of Labor reports the state's February unemployment rate of 3.9% is unchanged from January and up a tenth of a point from a year ago. Due to the federal government shutdown last fall, employment numbers are catching up from the months... Read More.

Kansas Unemployment Unchanged in February

Saturday, April 18

The Kansas Department of Labor reports the state's February unemployment rate of 3.9% is unchanged from January and up a tenth of a point from a year ago. Due to the federal government shutdown last fall, employment numbers are catching up from the months... Read More.

Kansas February Unemployment Unchanged, SE Kansas Continues to Have Highest Jobless Rates

Saturday, April 18

The Kansas Department of Labor reports the state's February unemployment rate of 3.9 percent is unchanged from January and up a tenth of a point from a year ago. Due to the federal government shutdown last fall, employment numbers are catching up from the... Read More.