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HutchCC to Hold Ribbon Cutting for Davis Hall

Friday, April 3

HUTCHINSON, Kan - Hutchinson Community College will celebrate the renovation of Davis Hall with a formal ribbon cutting ceremony on Tuesday, April 7 at 10:00 a.m. The event will feature remarks from College president Dr. Tricia Paramore and special guest Senator Jerry Moran, who will... Read More.

A Celebration of Historic Restoration and Preservation

Friday, April 3

A Fundraiser Honoring 95 Years of Hutchinson’s Historic Fox Theatre With an Exclusive Private Tour of Hutchinson’s Newest Restoration Project HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Celebrate Hutchinson’s Historic Fox Theatre's 95th birthday on Saturday, June 13, 2026 with a showcase of Hutchinson’s latest historic preservation project,... Read More.

McPherson Libraries Celebrate Law Day with Special Bookmarks, Displays and Reading Resources

Friday, April 3

McPHERSON, Kan. — McPherson Public Library, McPherson High School, and Miller Library (McPherson College) have completed special projects for April to support the city’s celebration of Law Day (Friday, May 1). The Public Library created two special bookmarks, one for adults and one for... Read More.

Presentation Explores the Food Traditions of Mexican American Immigrants to Kansas in Millfest ‘Preview’ Event April 25

Friday, April 3

LINDSBORG, Kan. (April 2, 2026) — Lindsborg Old Mill & Swedish Heritage Museum in Lindsborg, Kan., (known as Little Sweden, USA) will host “Flour Power,” an interactive presentation and demonstration by Gene Chávez that will take place on April 25 at 1:30 p.m. at... Read More.

Cosmosphere Awarded KDOT Grant to Launch “Flight Forward: Drone Discovery”

Thursday, April 2

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Cosmosphere has been awarded $74,025 in grant funding from the Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) through its Innovative Technology Program to support the launch of a new educational initiative, Flight Forward: Drone Discovery. The Cosmosphere’s project is one of 12 selected... Read More.

McPherson USD 418 Board of Education Votes to Proceed with CMAR Procurement Process

Wednesday, April 1

McPHERSON, Kan. — At a special meeting Wednesday evening, the McPherson USD 418 Board of Education voted to move forward with the Construction Manager At-Risk (CMAR) procurement process for projects being funded through a bond issue voters approved last month. The district's Facilities Committee recommended... Read More.

LCH Welcomes Dr. Zakaria Tazkargy to Family Health Care Clinic

Wednesday, April 1

(April 1, 2026) — Lindsborg Community Hospital is pleased to announce the addition of Dr. Zakaria Tazkargy, M.D., to the provider team at the Family Health Care Clinic. Dr. Tazkargy is transferring to Lindsborg after serving at COMCARE Ohio in Salina. Dr. Tazkargy practices family... Read More.

KDHE Announces the Beginning of the Harmful Algal Bloom Season

Wednesday, April 1

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) and the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) are announcing the beginning of the Harmful Algal Bloom season. The water recreation season in Kansas officially runs from April 1 to October 31, as do the harmful... Read More.

McPherson Main Street Shares 2025 Recap and Future Plans at Annual Meeting

Wednesday, April 1

McPHERSON, Kan. — 2025 was a busy and active year for McPherson Main Street. The year's successes and plans for 2026 and beyond were shared during their annual meeting Monday. Main Street Director Johni Doughman and 2025 Main Street President Deb Luttig provided an overview... Read More.

Great Bend Chamber After Hours to Celebrate Nex-Tech Wireless 20th Anniversary

Wednesday, April 1

GREAT BEND, Kan. - The Great Bend Area Chamber of Commerce invites members and the community to attend its upcoming Chamber After Hours on Wednesday, April 16, 2026, from 5:00–7:00 PM, hosted by Nex-Tech Wireless at 2827 10th Street in Great Bend. This free networking event... Read More.

Kansas Fairgrounds Foundation Extends Entry Deadline for Third Annual Kansas State Fair T-Shirt Contest

Wednesday, April 1

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - The Kansas Fairgrounds Foundation is hosting a t-shirt design contest for the 2026 Kansas State Fair. Entry Deadline has been extended to April 26, 2026. Online voting will take place on Facebook from May 1, 2026 through May 31, 2026. Kansas Fairgrounds... Read More.

Evergy’s Hometown Grants Awarded to Three Area Non-Profits

Tuesday, March 31

Recipients will receive up to $10,000 for projects focused on providing basic needs to the community KANSAS CITY, Mo. (March 31, 2026) — The recipients of Evergy’s 2026 Connecting for Good Hometown Grants program have been chosen. The three non-profit organizations will receive up to... Read More.