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McPherson Center for Health Expands Digestive Care with Advanced Endoflip and Bravo Technology

Wednesday, April 29

McPherson, KS- McPherson Center for Health is expanding access to advanced digestive care with the addition of the Endoflip 300 and Bravo pH Monitoring System, two technologies now available locally thanks to support from the McPherson Health Care Foundation and generous community donors. These... Read More.

Teams Still Being Accepted for ASD Madathon, Button Hunt Licenses Still Available

Wednesday, April 29

Registrations are still being taken for the McPherson County All Schools Day Madathon Friday afternoon, May 8th in Linnea Park. Madathon Chair Leslie Buettenbaugh told Ad Astra News registrations for the 5th and 8th Grade events somewhat inspired by a 1970’s TV show are... Read More.

Big Kansas Road Trip Pop-Up Saturday in Humboldt

Wednesday, April 29

The Big Kansas Road Trip is coming to Humboldt Saturday. It's sponsored by the Kansas Sampler Foundation as part of their Kansas Explorers Club and is one of a series of pop-up events held in primarily rural communities around Kansas. “It's an opportunity... Read More.

McPherson College CARS Club Show Saturday, Cruise-In Friday Night

Wednesday, April 29

One-of-a-kind classic automobiles will be displayed during the 26th Annual C.A.R.S. Club Motoring Festival at McPherson College on Saturday, May 2, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Organizers expect 450 cars from across the country to participate. This year’s show will also celebrate the... Read More.

McPherson College Honors Four Citation of Merit Recipients

Wednesday, April 29

McPherson College has presented four alumni the Citation of Merit award for 2026. Elmer Gooding ’63, Craig ’70 and Joanna (Dell) ’72 Little, and Pamela Higgins ‘83 were honored at the Evening of Recognition banquet April 24th at the Peoples Bank and Trust Welcome... Read More.

Kansas Profile – Now That’s Rural: Jessica Moyer, Kanopolis Drive-In

Wednesday, April 29

“Let’s fire up your Thunderbird, put in $2 worth of gas, and drive over to the drive-in and see a movie.” If that sounds like I’m in a time warp or having flashbacks to the 1950s, hold on. Other than buying cheap gas, it is... Read More.

Rierson Named New USD 418 Superintendent

Tuesday, April 28

McPherson USD 418 has a new superintendent of schools. At a special meeting Tuesday night the Board of Education approved a contract with Dr. Cody Rierson to be the new superintendent, effective July 1st. Dr. Rierson currently serves as Superintendent of Moundridge USD... Read More.

Salina Man Sentenced to Prison for Possession of Child Sexual Abuse Material

Tuesday, April 28

A Salina man has been sentenced to 78 months in federal Prison for possession of child sexual abuse material. The United States Attorney's Office in Topeka said Douglas Harpster earlier pleaded guilty of one count of sexual exploitation of a minor after the ... Read More.

McPherson Commemorates Rule of Law with Public Film Screenings

Monday, April 27

On Friday, May 1, McPherson will commemorate the rule of law in the American system of government with public screenings of a video “The Rule of Law: If you can keep it.” The video, which was filmed in McPherson, will premiere at the McPherson Museum... Read More.

Severe Storms Impact Central Kansas, Other Areas Sunday into Early Monday

Monday, April 27

Two rounds of severe storms moved through central Kansas Sunday into early Monday morning. The first round of storms around midday brought two-inch diameter hail in the Canton area with quarter size or larger hail reported from between McPherson and Lindsborg east into Marion... Read More.

Drainage Regulation Change, TEAP Study Discussed by McPherson County Commisssion

Monday, April 27

A bill passed by the Kansas Legislature this year will make significant changes in drainage regulations. Planning and Zoning Administrator Jon Kinsey explained to McPherson County Commissioners Monday anytime there is a modification of a stream or channel, this now has to be approved... Read More.

Midday Sunday Storms Produce Large Hail

Sunday, April 26

Severe storms moved through central Kansas during the midday hours of Sunday. The storm system that began in west central Kansas moved across parts of Rice, Ellsworth, Saline, McPherson, Marion and Dickinson counties, with the largest hail reports coming from the Canton area where half-dollar... Read More.