McPherson News

MC Jazz Band Earns KMEA Selection

Wednesday, September 18

By McPherson College McPHERSON, Kan. — The McPherson College band received the highest distinction for a college band in Kansas by being selected to perform at this year’s Kansas Music Educators Association (KMEA) state convention in February. The milestone is even more significant since the... Read More.

ReUse It Center September Donations

Wednesday, September 18

By the ReUse It Center McPHERSON, Kan. — The ReUse It Center was able to donate $2,750.00 this month thanks to the shoppers and volunteers!! Organizations donated to this month: Mennonite Central Committee Mennonite Central Committee is a global, nonprofit organization that strives to share God’s love and... Read More.

USD 418 BOE Adopts Resolution Setting Property Tax Levy that Raises Property Tax Dollars for 2024-25 School Year

Tuesday, September 17

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON, Kan. — No members of the public spoke at McPherson USD 418's Revenue Neutral Rate or Budget hearings Monday night, following which the Board of Education adopted the resolution to set a property tax levy that would raise more property tax... Read More.

McPherson County Commission Approves Proposal to Designate One Mile Road Segment to New Gottland Township

Tuesday, September 17

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — A proposal to designate a one mile road segment in New Gottland Township as a minimum maintenance road was approved by McPherson County Commissioners Monday. The township asked designation 13th Avenue between Pioneer and Pueblo Roads, the mile... Read More.

McPherson Commissioners Award Bids for Rehab of Two Homes Funded through a 2022 Community Development Block Grant

Tuesday, September 17

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON, Kan. — On Tuesday McPherson City Commission awarded bids for rehabilitation of two homes funded through a 2022 Community Development Block Grant. The bids for 1022 South Chestnut and 901 South Walnut were both awarded to New Windows for America at... Read More.

Tree Donation to Enhance McPherson’s Lakeside Park

Monday, September 16

By Kansas Gas Service McPHERSON, Kan. — McPherson, Kansas, long recognized as a “Tree City USA” for effective urban forest management, will soon benefit from the addition of 15 Sugar Maple trees in the city’s Lakeside Park. The donation from Kansas Gas Service, in partnership... Read More.

McPherson College Students Work to Raise Funds for National Conference

Monday, September 16

By McPherson College McPHERSON, Kan. — Attendance at student activities has broken records this semester for the McPherson College Student Activities Board (SAB), and now three of its leaders have an opportunity to present at a national conference and share their secrets for success. Kamden... Read More.

Inman Harvest Mural Celebrated with Formal Ribbon Cutting Friday

Friday, September 13

By Lucky Kidd INMAN, Kan. — The formal ribbon cutting for Inman's Harvest Mural took place Friday morning. The mural, which takes up the entire west side of the grain elevator along Center Street and is visible from K-61, was created by Mindy Allen of... Read More.

State Issues Emergency Suspension of Licensed Group Day Care Home in Wichita, Kansas

Friday, September 13

By the Kansas Department of Health and Environment WICHITA, Kan. — The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued an Emergency Order of Suspension to His Loving Hands Home Childcare, 357 N Erie St., Wichita, KS. State law allows the Secretary of KDHE... Read More.

Marching Day on the Fairgrounds

Wednesday, September 11

By Brenna Eller HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Wednesday, Sept. 11 was not only Shop Til You Drop Day at the State Fair at select Vendor booths, but it was also the largest marching band day, with 53 bands playing overall, whether competing or just marching the... Read More.

City of Newton Announces Promotion of Likiardopoulos to Assistant City Manager of Economic Development

Wednesday, September 11

By the City of Newton NEWTON, Kan. — The City of Newton has announced a new administrative staff structure to better support economic development and advance community growth. Newton has had tremendous success recently in new industrial recruitment, business expansions, and housing development. To manage the... Read More.

McPherson City Commissioners Approve Payment for Plan 4 Design of Architectural Plan Drawings for Police Department Substation

Tuesday, September 10

McPHERSON, Kan. — McPherson City Commissioners Tuesday approved a payment not to exceed $5,000 for Plan 4 Architecture Design of architectural plan drawings for the Police Department Substation. The substation is to be located at 218 East Kansas, in what at one time was... Read More.