McPherson News

National Weather Service Update for May 1, 2024

Wednesday, May 1

The National Weather Service (Wichita) shared an update for May 1, 2024, about severe weather expected for this afternoon into the evening.Areas west of Interstate -135 have the greatest chance for encountering severe storms this afternoon into the evening. The strongest storms will be... Read More.

Applications Open for Second Cohort of Kansas Commerce Rural Champions

Tuesday, April 30

By the Kansas Department of Commerce TOPEKA, Kan. (April 29,2024) — Lieutenant Governor and Commerce Secretary David Toland announced that the Office of Rural Prosperity has opened applications for the second cohort of Rural by Choice Champions. Offered in collaboration with the Patterson Family Foundation,... Read More.

Kansas Law Enforcement Memorial Services to be Held May 2 & 3

Monday, April 29

By Kansas Highway Patrol KANSAS — In honor of National Police Week, and National Peace Officers’ Memorial Day, the State of Kansas will be holding its annual Law Enforcement Memorial Ceremony on Friday, May 3. A Candlelight Vigil will take place on Thursday, May 2.... Read More.

McPherson College Honors Alumni

Monday, April 29

By McPherson College McPHERSON, Kan. (April 26, 2024) — The McPherson College Citation of Merit award recipients for 2024 are Ron ’60 and Rita (Smallwood) ’61 Harden; Larry ’65 and Sandee (Hoover) ’65 Kitzel; and Sigrid Wagner Horner ‘70. These recipients exemplify the college’s mission... Read More.

Faithful Fans Sports Celebrates Grand Opening with Chamber Ribbon Cutting

Monday, April 29

By the McPherson Chamber of Commerce McPHERSON, Kan. — Faithful Fans Sports celebrated their April 22nd grand opening with a 4 o’clock Chamber Ribbon Cutting. Located at 201 S. Centennial Drive, Faithful Fans Sports is designed to bring in everyone from the gift giver to... Read More.

Members of Campus Community Honored at Light and Life Awards

Monday, April 29

By McPherson College McPHERSON, Kan. — The McPherson College Student Government Association honored campus community members at the Light and Life Awards ceremony on Sunday, April 28, at the McPherson Community Building. The awards recognize excellence outside of the classroom and are awarded to students,... Read More.

All Schools Day Button Hunt

Monday, April 29

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON, Kan. — Licenses are now on sale for the 2024 McPherson County All Schools Day Button Hunt, sponsored by First Bank Kansas and Peoples Bank and Trust.Again, this year there will be two hunts, one for a medallion featuring this year's... Read More.

STEPMC Hosts McPherson Chamber Connection in Time for Taco Tuesday, April 30

Friday, April 26

By Brenna Eller McPHERSON, Kan. — Steps To End Poverty in McPherson County (STEPMC) recently hosted the McPherson Chamber Connection at the First United Methodist Church on April 25.STEPMC's purpose as a non-profit organization is to transform the lives of those in McPherson County and... Read More.

Leader in Independent Higher Education Awards $27,000 in Service and Success Scholarships Across Kansas

Friday, April 26

By the Kansas Independent College Foundation TOPEKA, Kan. — The Kansas Independent College Foundation, (KICF), on behalf of its member institutions, is proud to announce the 2024 Maud Wyatt Recognition Scholarship Recipients. These 19 recipients are all full-time, degree seeking students on the cusp of... Read More.

Mastermind McPherson Survey Extended: May 9

Thursday, April 25

By the McPherson County Community Foundation McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — The Mastermind McPherson County Survey has been extend! Survey data will now be collected up until May 9th. Amount needed from community: Canton: 50Galva: 50Lindsborg: 20Marquette: 47Moundridge:14

Celebrating 2023-24 at Academic Honors Convocation

Thursday, April 25

By Tabor College HILLSBORO, Kan. — Tabor College celebrated 16 students and faculty at its final Chapel of the academic year. As part of the Academic Honors Convocation, the college celebrates and recognizes the outstanding academic achievements within the student body. Fran Jabara Leadership Award Awarded... Read More.

McPherson College Announces Spring Horizon Fund Grant Recipients

Thursday, April 25

By McPherson College McPHERSON, Kan. – For more than a decade, McPherson College has been encouraging the entrepreneurial ideas of its students by awarding mini-grants that help students develop innovative solutions to common problems. With more than 300 grants awarded, the college recently announced the... Read More.