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McPherson County Community Foundation Launches Reverse Scholarship Program

Thursday, November 13

McPHERSON, Kan. — The McPherson County Community Foundation (MCCF) is pleased to announce the launch of its Reverse Scholarship Program, a new effort under the Foundation’s McPherson County Professional Recruitment (McPherson County CPR) initiative. McPherson County CPR is designed to attract and retain college or... Read More.

Mastermind Initiative Grants and First Grant from Galva Community Fund Announced

Thursday, November 13

McPHERSON, Kan. — The McPherson County Community Foundation (MCCF) is pleased to announce the recipients of this year’s Mastermind McPherson County initiative grants, along with the first-ever grant awarded from the newly established Galva Community Fund. A total of $32,370 was distributed in November... Read More.

Reno County Churches Unite for Annual Thanksgiving Food Drive

Thursday, November 13

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Feeding the hungry isn’t a job for just one church. It takes a group of friends who believe that together we make a difference. For the eighth consecutive year, there will be a Thanksgiving Food Drive called “We’ll Leave Our Lights On.” Sanctuary... Read More.

FDA Continues Lead Recall in Cinnamon and Cookware

Wednesday, November 12

K-State food science expert shares tips for identifying items deemed unsafe MANHATTAN, Kan. — Kansas State University food scientist Karen Blakeslee is reminding consumers to stay alert as the U.S. Food and Drug Administration continues to recall products found to contain lead, including some brands... Read More.

Students Launch National Campaign Supporting Class-Designed Game

Wednesday, November 12

McPHERSON, Kan. — A group of McPherson College students is taking their educational game nationwide with the launch of a Kickstarter campaign that will support large-scale production. Funds raised will help stock the game for retail and online sales, broadening its impact and creating... Read More.

Construction Pause at Great Bend Innovation Center as Funding Timeline Shifts

Wednesday, November 12

GREAT BEND, Kan. — Great Bend Economic Development announced on Monday that after completing phase one of construction on the Great Bend Innovation Center, further construction will temporarily pause as the organization works to close the remaining funding gap to finish phase two. The multi-million... Read More.

McPherson Approves West 1st Street Change Order and Holiday Event Plans

Wednesday, November 12

McPHERSON, Kan. — McPherson City Commissioners Wednesday approved a just over $403,000 change order on the West 1st street reconstruction project. Public Works Director Eric Duerksen said the change order came about when staff found areas where deteriorated concrete extended past initially identified locations, with... Read More.

Marion County Agrees to Pay Out $3M for Newspaper Raid, Expresses Regret

Tuesday, November 11

Record editor says court cases against city continue TOPEKA, Kan. — The county involved in a small-town Kansas newspaper raid in 2023 will pay a cumulative $3 million to three journalists and a city councilor. In two of the four agreements, the Marion County Sheriff’s Office... Read More.

Colonel Jeremy Bowers Highlights Service and Sacrifice at McPherson Veterans Day Ceremony

Tuesday, November 11

McPHERSON, Kan. — Veterans Day was recognized in McPherson Tuesday with the McPherson Area Veterans program at the McPherson Park Department, which at one time was the National Guard Armory. This year's featured speaker was Colonel Jeremy Bowers, who just retired from the Kansas Army... Read More.

Jacam Catalyst Expands Capabilities with Sterling Facility Upgrades

Tuesday, November 11

KANSAS (November 2025) – Jacam Catalyst, a leading manufacturer and full-service provider of oilfield chemicals, announces several new developments underway at the Sterling, KS facility. The newly renovated office space is designed to improve efficiency in design and process engineering. A new 6,900-square-foot fabrication... Read More.

USD 418 Board of Education Looks In-Depth at One Facility Option Monday

Monday, November 10

McPHERSON, Kan. — The McPherson USD 418 Board of Education took a deeper dive Monday night into one of three options for facility options that have been presented to patrons in recent meetings, and a timeline on what it would take to construct them. Duane... Read More.

Rice County Appoints Dr. Jennifer Froese to Represent County on Mental Health Board

Monday, November 10

LYONS, Kan. — Rice County Commissioners have appointed Dr. Jennifer Fairchild Froese, a licensed clinical psychologist and professor at Sterling College, to serve as the county’s representative on the Center for Counseling and Consultation Board of Directors. Dr. Froese brings more than 20 years of... Read More.