News

McPherson College “Great” for Ten Years!

Monday, September 23

McPherson College Named on 2024 Great Colleges to Work For with Honor Roll Distinction By McPherson College McPHERSON, Kan. — McPherson College is a great place to work, according to a new survey by the Great Colleges to Work For® program. The results, appearing in a... Read More.

K-State Launches Effort to Heighten Digital Literacy in Kansas

Monday, September 23

By Pat Melgares, K-State News MANHATTAN, Kan. — Kansas State University is establishing a program to improve broadband access for thousands of Kansans, helping them navigate the digital economy more safely and successfully.The Digital Ambassador program is currently being piloted in the West Plains... Read More.

KFB Legal Foundation Awards Rural Law Practice Grants to Three Attorneys

Sunday, September 22

By the Kansas Farm Bureau MANHATTAN, Kan. — The Kansas Farm Bureau (KFB) Legal Foundation has named three new attorneys as recipients of the organization’s Rural Law Practice Grants.Paige Harding, Clarissa Ratzlaff and Jack Roenne are eligible to receive up to $16,500... Read More.

Peoples Bank and Trust Promotes Terry Riemann to Chief Financial Officer

Friday, September 20

By Peoples Bank and TrustMcPHERSON, Kan. — Peoples Bank and Trust is excited to announce the promotion of Terry Riemann to the Leadership Team as Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Terry has been an invaluable member of Peoples Bank and Trust since 2006, most recently... Read More.

David Nutt Fund Reaches $2,000,000 Released | Sponsors Street Dance in Lindsborg

Thursday, September 19

By the McPherson County Community Foundation LINDSBORG, Kan. — The David J. Nutt Fund will be sponsoring the Street Dance in Lindsborg. The event will be taking place on Saturday, Sept. 21 beginning at 7:30 p.m. This sponsorship will cover the cost of the band... Read More.

NCCC BOT Holds Budget, RNR Hearings, Appoints Mike De La Torre to Vacant Seat

Thursday, September 19

By Neosho County Board of Trustees CHANUTE, Kan. —The Neosho County Community College (NCCC) Board of Trustees held its September 2024 Board of Trustees Meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2024. The meeting was called to order at 9 a.m. and adjourned at 10 a.m. Board... Read More.

United Way Reno County Invited to Present at Milestone Clubhouse World Conference

Thursday, September 19

By United Way of Reno County PETE BEACH, FL — Valerie Taylor, United Way of Reno County’s Community Impact Coordinator, has been invited to speak at the Clubhouse International World Seminar next week in St. Pete Beach, FL. As a member of the advisory board for... Read More.

OSHA Heeds Sen. Moran & Colleagues’ Call to Protect Volunteer Firefighters from Burdensome Regulations

Wednesday, September 18

OSHA Reevaluating Proposed Rule & its Impact on Volunteer Fire Departments By the Office of U.S. Senator for Kansas Jerry Moran WASHINGTON D.C. — This week, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) responded to calls from Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) and his colleagues to reevaluate... 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.

Ad Astra Radio’s September Heartland Credit Union Classroom Hero Recipient Kerry Foster

Wednesday, September 18

By Brenna Eller HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Ad Astra Radio is proud to announce Kerry Foster, Union Valley Elementary School Adaptive Learning teacher as the most recent recipient of the Classroom Hero Award presented by Heartland Credit Union.Each month, Ad Astra Radio honors a different educator,... Read More.

MC Jazz Band Earns KMEA Selection

Wednesday, September 18

By McPherson College McPHERSON, Kan. — The McPherson College band received the highest distinction for a college band in Kansas by being selected to perform at this year’s Kansas Music Educators Association (KMEA) state convention in February. The milestone is even more significant since the... Read More.

Central Christian School Announces Partnership with BOLD 3PL of Hutchinson

Wednesday, September 18

BOLD 3PL of Hutchinson to Provide Financial Support for Construction of New Child Care Facility By Central Christian School HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Central Christian School of Hutchinson, Kansas, is pleased to announce another important partnership with BOLD 3PL of Hutchinson. This partnership will see BOLD 3PL... Read More.