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Dr. Marcus Garstecki Named Sixth President of Barton Community College

Tuesday, January 30

By Maggie Harris, Barton Community College GREAT BEND, Kan. — During a special Board meeting on Jan. 30, the Barton Community College Board of Trustees announced Dr. Marcus Garstecki as Barton’s sixth president. With over 25 years of experience in higher education, Dr. Garstecki has... Read More.

B-29 Doc Adds Great Bend Airport Airfest to 2024 Schedule

Tuesday, January 30

By Doc's Friends WICHITA and GREAT BEND, Kan. – The B-29 Doc History Restored Tour will land in Great Bend where Doc will be one of the featured performers at the 2024 Great Bend Airport Airfest, Sept. 20-22. The tour stop will include B-29... Read More.

Is Your Business Prepared for the Future?

Tuesday, January 30

First Bank Brings in Agricultural Expert, Dr. David Kohl, to Share Business Forecast By Raechel Manley, First Bank STERLING, Kan. — First Bank will be bringing in a nationally known speaker on the future of farming this March for their Cultivate Your Legacy agricultural event. Dr. David... Read More.

McPherson College Establishes $500,000 Scholarship Fund Honoring the Late Classic Car Expert Alex Finigan

Tuesday, January 30

By McPherson College McPHERSON, Kan. — McPherson College today announced that an anonymous donor has established a $500,000 endowed scholarship fund for its Automotive Restoration students in honor of Alex Finigan, a respected classic car expert and beloved automotive enthusiast, who passed away in April... Read More.

Quivira Water Issue Discussed at St. John Meeting

Tuesday, January 30

By Lucky Kidd ST. JOHN, Kan. — Representatives of communities in the Rattlesnake Creek basin met in St. John Monday afternoon to discuss a push to enforce the water rights of Quivira National Wildlife Refuge, which potentially could dramatically impact irrigation water usage in the... Read More.

McPherson City Commissioners Approve Final Change Order on Veranda West Street Project, City Internship Program

Tuesday, January 30

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON, Kan. — The McPherson City Commission Tuesday approved a final change order on the Veranda West Street project. The change order from Andale Construction reflects the actual material quantities used, which resulted in a cost savings of just over $33,000. Approval... Read More.

Salina Teacher Arrested in Newton Investigation and Facing Charges from Arrest

Tuesday, January 30

By Lucky Kidd SALINA, Kan. — More details have been released involving the arrest of a teacher at Lakeview Middle School in Salina on Monday. The Salina Police Department said their officers had gone to the school to assist Newton Police Detectives who had a search... Read More.

Stafford County Going to One Voting Site

Tuesday, January 30

By Lucky Kidd STAFFORD COUNTY, Kan. — The number of polling places in Stafford County will be reduced from three to one starting with the March Presidential Preference Primary. Stafford County Clerk Lisa Weber says the change has been under consideration for the past few... Read More.

Topeka Artists Exhibit Works at McPherson College Gallery

Monday, January 29

By McPherson College McPHERSON, Kan. – The artwork of Topeka artists Barbara Waterman-Peters and Larry Peters is showing in an exhibition at the Friendship Hall gallery of McPherson College now through the end of March. “Barbara and Larry are a power couple in the fine arts... Read More.

McPherson College’s Lingenfelter Concert Series Features Piano Duo

Monday, January 29

By McPherson College McPHERSON, KANSAS – One of the most sought-after piano duo performers, The Long Duo, will perform at McPherson College as part of the Fern Lingenfelter Artist Series on Sunday, February 25, at 4 p.m. in Mingenback Theatre. Admission to the performance is... Read More.

HutchCC to Host Jazz Festival, Grammy Winner

Monday, January 29

By Hutchinson Community College HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson Community College Fine Arts department, with support from the Kansas Creative Arts Commission, will kick off its spring schedule with the annual Bryce Luty Jazz Festival concert on Friday, February 2 at 7:00 pm in the... Read More.

Kansas Tourism Celebrates Kansas Day by Launching 2024 Marketing Campaign

Monday, January 29

By the Kansas Department of Commerce TOPEKA, Kan. — To commemorate Kansas Day, Kansas Tourism has released a new video inviting audiences to reclaim their vacation in Kansas. The video kicks off Kansas Tourism’s 2024 marketing campaign that focuses on the true meaning of a... Read More.

Dr. Marcus Garstecki Named Sixth President of Barton Community College

B-29 Doc Adds Great Bend Airport Airfest to 2024 Schedule

Is Your Business Prepared for the Future?

McPherson College Establishes $500,000 Scholarship Fund Honoring the Late Classic Car Expert Alex Finigan

Quivira Water Issue Discussed at St. John Meeting

McPherson City Commissioners Approve Final Change Order on Veranda West Street Project, City Internship Program

Salina Teacher Arrested in Newton Investigation and Facing Charges from Arrest

Stafford County Going to One Voting Site

Topeka Artists Exhibit Works at McPherson College Gallery

McPherson College’s Lingenfelter Concert Series Features Piano Duo

HutchCC to Host Jazz Festival, Grammy Winner

Kansas Tourism Celebrates Kansas Day by Launching 2024 Marketing Campaign

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