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KANcycle Bike Sharing Announces Free Rides for Kansas Mobility Week

Tuesday, October 28

SALINA, Kan. — Kansas is celebrating the 5th Annual Mobility Week from November 2 to November 8, 2025. KANcycle is offering the promo code “MobWeek25” for free rides on KANcycle bicycles during Mobility Week. This promo code is good for the Salina, Lindsborg, and Coffeyville... Read More.

Acclaimed Alumni Perform for Lingenfelter Concert Series at McPherson College

Monday, October 27

McPHERSON, Kan. — Acclaimed alumni pianists Daniel Masterson and Jean (Lichty) Hendricks are the featured artists at the next Fern Lingenfelter Artist Series concert at McPherson College. They will perform a duo-piano recital at 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 9, in Mingenback Theatre. Admission is... Read More.

Free Advocacy Session: Understanding New Laws That Impact Aging Kansans

Monday, October 27

SALINA, Kan. — Kansans who are aging, their families, and those who provide care or support are invited to attend The Power of Advocacy: From Awareness to Action, a free educational session hosted by OCCK, Inc. on Thursday, November 6th, from 10:00 a.m. to... Read More.

Great Bend Chamber Helps Celebrate Walnut Bowl’s Renovations with Ribbon Cutting

Monday, October 27

GREAT BEND, Kan. — A Chamber Coffee and Ribbon Cutting was held at Walnut Bowl on Thursday, October 23, 2025, in celebration of the completion of extensive remodeling and modernization efforts at the beloved Great Bend entertainment hub. Hosted by the Great Bend Chamber of... Read More.

McPherson County Adopts Moratorium on Nuclear Power Projects in Unincorporated Areas, Commissioners Approve Comprehensive Plan for the County

Monday, October 27

McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — McPherson County Commissioners Monday adopted a moratorium on development of nuclear power projects in unincorporated areas of the county. Over the past couple of weeks there has been discussion about possible nuclear projects, one of which would be in Reno... Read More.

Ad Astra Radio’s October Classroom Hero Allison Unruh, Presented by Peoples Bank and Trust

Friday, October 24

McPHERSON, Kan. — Ad Astra Radio is proud to announce the most recent recipient of the Ad Astra Radio Classroom Hero Award presented by Peoples Bank and Trust. Washington Elementary School (WES) Kindergarten teacher Allison Unruh was presented the Classroom Hero Award on Friday, Oct.... Read More.

Lindsborg Old Mill Meets Goal for Tax Credit Commitments

Friday, October 24

LINDSBORG, Kan. — The goal has been met for the commitment of tax credits for the Raise the Roof project at the Lindsborg Old Mill Museum and Swedish Heritage Complex. Marketing and Communications director Adam Pracht announced Friday afternoon they have commitments for all... Read More.

McPherson County Expands Early Childhood Care Through State Grant

Thursday, October 23

McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — The McPherson County Community Foundation (MCCF) is proud to announce the successful completion of the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) and All in for Kansas Kids Child Care Zones grant. Between June and September, McPherson and Marion County added... Read More.

Great Bend Holiday Open Houses Set for Nov. 8

Thursday, October 23

GREAT BEND, Kan. — The City of Great Bend, Great Bend Convention and Visitors Bureau, Great Bend Chamber of Commerce and Great Bend Alive invite local retailers and community members to participate in the 2025 “Holiday Open Houses” on Saturday, Nov. 8, to kick... Read More.

Bronson Awarded CDBG Grant for Park Improvements

Thursday, October 23

BRONSON, Kan. — The City of Bronson is proud to announce that it has been awarded a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) from the Kansas Department of Commerce to support long-awaited improvements to the Bronson City Park. The CDBG program is a federal initiative administered... Read More.

GBFD Kicks Off 50/50 Raffle Ahead of Third Annual Holiday Extravaganza

Thursday, October 23

GREAT BEND, Kan. – The Great Bend Fire Department has officially opened ticket sales for its 50/50 raffle and is inviting the public to its third annual Holiday Extravaganza on Saturday, Dec. 6, from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. at the Great Bend Events... Read More.

McPherson USD 418 Provides Three Facility Improvement Concepts for Community Input

Wednesday, October 22

McPHERSON, Kan. — A facilities steering committee for McPherson USD 418 has narrowed down from six to three, the number of concepts being looked for facility improvements in the district. Over 100 people attended two open house sessions Wednesday where attendees learned information costs,... Read More.