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Barton Community College President to Retire June 2024

By Barton Community College   GREAT BEND, Kan. — Barton Community College President Dr. Carl Heilman announced his intent to retire during the College’s Board of Trustees study session Sept. 12. Heilman will retire effective June 30, 2024. Heilman has served as the College's fifth president for... Read More.

Sept. 12 McPherson City Commission Meeting Recap

By Lucky Kidd   McPHERSON, Kan.  — Two more payments related to the new North Main Fire Station were approved by McPherson City Commissioners Tuesday. One is a $22,500 payment to Hutton Construction for design costs for the new station, and the other a $11,255 payment... Read More.

USD 418 Board of Education Approves 2023-24 Budget

By Lucky Kidd   McPHERSON, Kan. — The McPherson USD 418 Board of Education Monday approved a 2023-24 budget and a resolution to exceed the revenue neutral rate for those funds subject to it. This includes the local option, capital outlay, and bond and interest funds.... Read More.

Sterling’s Petersen Accepted for Artist Residency in Finland

By Sterling College   STERLING, Kan.  — Katie Petersen, Sterling College’s assistant professor of fine arts and design, has been awarded the opportunity to participate and experience a one-of-a-kind artist residency at the esteemed Arteles Creative Center in Haukijärvi, Finland. The artist residency program is called... Read More.

Mark Schupbach to Speak at Sterling College Freeman Lecture Series

By Sterling College STERLING, Kan. — Sterling College will welcome Mark Schupbach, retired businessman and lay Bible leader, on Friday, September 22, 2023, for the fall Ross and Fern Freeman Lecture Series for Servant Leadership. The Freeman Lecture Series speaker will deliver his message at 10... Read More.

Sylvia Road Now Open

By Don Brittain, Reno County Public Works   RENO COUNTY, KAN. — Sylvia Road between Long View Road and Arlington Road is now open to all through traffic effective Tuesday, September 12th, 2023 as bridge has been replaced.

JAR Performance Automotive Ribbon Cutting

By the McPherson Chamber of Commerce   McPHERSON, Kan. — JAR Performance Automotive has come a long way since opening its doors in 2016 with one technician. They built their clientele, won numerous awards, and were featured in magazines based on their community involvement and the... Read More.

Candidates Forums October 5

By the McPherson Chamber of Commerce   McPHERSON, Kan. — Mark your calendar to attend candidates forums hosted by the Chamber's Civic Awareness Committee at Kansas Municipal Utilities, 2090 East Ave. A, on Thursday, October 5. The forum for the USD #418 school board will be... Read More.