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McPherson County Agriculture Committee Announces Reformation And Renewed Mission

Tuesday, March 31

The McPherson County Agriculture Committee is proud to announce its reformation and a renewed mission focused on strengthening the county’s agricultural landscape by bringing together producers, businesses, and community members from all backgrounds. The committee is dedicated to supporting agricultural education, encouraging active community involvement,... Read More.

McPherson Housing Coalition Receives Affordable Housing Grant to Complete the Sutherland Estates Supportive Housing Project

Friday, January 9

McPHERSON, Kan. — McPherson Housing Coalition (MHC) has been awarded $375,000 through Federal Home Loan Bank Topeka’s 2025 Affordable Housing Program (AHP) to support the completion of the Sutherland Estates Supportive Housing Project. This year, $33.9 million in AHP grants were awarded in partnership... Read More.

McPherson Habitat For Humanity Begins New Home

Tuesday, October 28

McPHERSON, Kan. — State Farm Insurance employees from the Jim LaDuke and Galen Shields agency “don their hard hats” to help McPherson Habitat for Humanity begin their 43rd new home in McPherson County located at 920 N Maple in McPherson! Habitat for Humanity builds... Read More.

Empowering Change: Chevy’s Backpacks Enhance Autism Awareness For First Responders

Wednesday, August 6

McPHERSON, Kan. (Aug. 5, 2025) — Eight-year-old Chevy Settrini visited with the McPherson Sheriff Department, the McPherson Police Department, and the McPherson Fire Department on July 30, 2005, when he donated four backpacks to each department for Autism Awareness. Chevy was diagnosed with Autism... Read More.

Tom Kueser Appointed To KBA State Legislative Committee

Wednesday, August 6

The Kansas Bankers Association is pleased to announce that Tom Kueser, President of the State Bank of Canton, has been appointed to serve on the KBA State Affairs Committee. In this three-year appointment, President Kueser will play a key role in developing, monitoring, and influencing... Read More.

New President Elected To McPherson County Bankers Association

Saturday, June 7

McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — Tom Kueser, President of the State Bank of Canton and McPherson County Commissioner has been elected new President of the McPherson County Bankers Association. "I am both honored and humbled to have been named President of the McPherson County Bankers Association,"... Read More.

United Way Impact Grant Applications Now Open!

Wednesday, April 16

The United Way of Central Kansas (UWCK) Impact Grant Applications are officially open! If your organization is doing impactful work in Health, Education, or Financial Stability, apply today! Application process: Simple one-page application, Funds awarded in May, Total annual funding: $5,000 Apply now Read More.

Sterling’s Own Tyus Wilson Selected as Big Ten Men’s Indoor Field Athlete of the Year

Thursday, March 20

Tyus Wilson, a senior at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, was selected Big Ten Men's Indoor Field Athlete of the Year on Wednesday by the conference head coaches. According to Husker Athletics, Wilson (Sterling, Kan.,) is the first Husker men’s indoor national champion since 2009, having... Read More.

Social Work Student Seeking Animal Item Donations for Humboldt City Pound

Wednesday, October 30

Story submitted by Ally Turner HUMBOLDT, Kan. (Oct. 1, 2024) — Social work student Ally Turner is committed to helping the animals in her community. This commitment comes from Turner’s experience volunteering at Animal Pounds and seeing the number of animals needing to be cared... Read More.

Patton Named Administrator For Saint Luke’s Critical Access Hospitals In Kansas

Wednesday, September 18

Submitted by Traci Plumlee GARNETT/IOLA, Kan. (Sept. 9, 2024) — Saint Luke’s Health System is pleased to announce that William “Pat” Patton has been named Administrator of Saint Luke’s two Kansas-based critical access hospitals. Patton will lead and oversee day-to-day operations at Anderson County Hospital... Read More.

Construction Begins on Next Habitat for Humanity Home in Moundridge

Friday, August 23

Submitted by Fred Bohnenblust MOUNDRIDGE, Kan. — Construction has begun in Moundridge on the next new Habitat for Humanity home in McPherson County. The framing building blitz is planned to begin September 5-7 at the new home site at 1309 Koehn Ave, Moundridge. If you... Read More.

Southwind Extension Senior Horticulture Judging Team Takes 1st Place in State Competition

Friday, August 23

Submitted by Casey Diver The Southwind Extension District Horticulture Judging team consisting of Abigail Meiwes (Iola), Jewel Endicott (Uniontown), Hailey Shadden (Uniontown) and Seth Shadden (Uniontown) attended the State 4-H Horticulture Judging Contest, Saturday, Aug. 10 at Kansas State University. The team placed 1st out... Read More.