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USD 418 Superintendent Salary Not Out of Line with Other Districts

By Ad Astra News McPHERSON, Kan. — The recent $19.400 raise given to McPherson USD 418 Superintendent of Schools Shiloh Vincent raised a lot of eyebrows, especially among critics of the current district administration and Board of Education. A question asked by some is how... Read More.

Sterling College to Host First-Ever Giving Day

By Sterling College STERLING, Kan. — Sterling College is set to make history with its inaugural Giving Day on November 1, 2023. The date corresponds with the College’s birthday, which was November 1, 1887. In an unparalleled show of commitment to its students, the College... Read More.

Larned Cemetery Walking Tour

By the Santa Fe Trail Center & Museum LARNED, Kan. — Get your spook on and join the Santa Fe Trail Center on a Larned Cemetery Walking Tour.This fundraiser is $5 each and is Saturday October 28th from 4-6pm. RSVP by October 26th.Join us... Read More.

Safety First in Vehicles: Buckle Up, Phone Down

By Kansas Department of Transportation KANSAS — Put safety first when getting into a vehicle and participate in Buckle Up Phone Down (BUPD) Day, recognized across the country on Oct. 25. The Kansas Department of Transportation and the Drive To Zero (DTZ) Coalition challenge all... Read More.

McPherson Chamber Annual Meeting Nov. 8

By the McPherson Chamber of Commerce McPHERSON, Kan. — Join the McPherson Chamber of Commerce for the Annual Chamber of Commerce Meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 8 from 11:30-1:00 at the McPherson Community Building.The Chamber will be honoring the recipient of the 2023 President's Award, Dan... Read More.

2023 Home for the Holidays Announcement

By the City of Great Bend  GREAT BEND, Kan. — The City of Great Bend would like to make an exciting announcement regarding the Home for the Holidays Festival & Parade that will take place on Saturday, November 25, 2023. This is the 18th consecutive year... Read More.

McPherson College Honors Young Alumni

By McPherson College McPHERSON, Kan. — Each year, McPherson College recognizes the accomplishments of young alumni during the Honors Convocation at Homecoming. This year, five alumni — Adeola Grillo Coker '94, Erin '95 & Nathan '98 Swenson-Reinhold, and Paul '00 & Renata Lichty '02 Prose... Read More.