McPherson News

McPherson USD 418 Approves on One-Time Basis to Waive Student Enrollment and Class Fees for 2024-25 School Year

Tuesday, August 13

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON, Kan. — The McPherson USD 418 Board of Education Monday night gave parents in the district some financial breathing room. The Board approved a recommendation from Superintendent Shiloh Vincent to waive on a one-time basis student enrollment and class fees for... Read More.

McPherson City Commissioners Approve Police Department Purchase of Handheld Narcotics Analyzer, Agree to $19K Toward Local Match on McPherson Airport Projects

Tuesday, August 13

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON, Kan. — Bids from three companies for rehabilitation of houses at 1115 South Chestnut and 1208 South Walnut were opened during Tuesday's McPherson City Commission meeting. These projects are funded through a Community Development Block Grant. S&A Construction of Topeka had the... Read More.

Vote Canvass to Take Place for McPherson County Monday, Aug. 19

Tuesday, August 13

McPherson County Commission Meeting 8/12/24 Highlights By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — McPherson County Clerk Hollie Melroy brought recommendations on the 30 provisional ballots cast in last week's election to the County Commission Monday, recommending 21 of those ballots be counted in full, and three... Read More.

KDOT’s Cost Share Program Applications Being Accepted

Monday, August 12

By the Kansas Department of Transportation KANSAS — The Kansas Department of Transportation is now accepting applications for the fall 2024 round of the agency’s Cost Share Program. More than $146 million has been given to Kansas communities since the Cost Share Program began in... Read More.

Flint Hills Design Chosen as Next Kansas Personalized License Plate

Monday, August 12

By Brenna Eller KANSAS — The next personalized license plate design for the state of Kansas has been announced. After more than 30,000 votes cast, the Flint Hills design quickly became the favorite among the five options, receiving more than 56% of the votes according to... Read More.

Lindsborg Community Hospital Administrator to Resign

Friday, August 9

By Lucky Kidd LINDSBORG, Kan. — Lindsborg Community Hospital administrator Larry Van Der Wege announced his resignation Friday after 26 years at the hospital, having served about 17 as administrator. Department managers were notified of his decision earlier in the day, after which an email... Read More.

Lindsborg Museum Hires New Executive Director

Friday, August 9

By the Lindsborg Old Mill and Swedish Heritage Museum LINDSBORG, Kan. (Aug. 8, 2024) — The Lindsborg Old Mill and Swedish Heritage Museum is excited to announce the hiring of its new Executive Director – Aubrey Wheeler, who started on August 1, 2024. Wheeler said she... Read More.

Farmers Alliances Named United Way of McPherson County 2023 Workplace Campaign Award Winners

Friday, August 9

McPHERSON, Kan. — On Wednesday, Aug. 7, United Way of McPherson County awarded Farmers Alliance for being the workplace to raise the largest total amount for the United Way Campaign, which includes employee and employer contributions/pledges/matches.

Central Kansas Trails Workday on Meadowlark Trail Saturday, Aug. 9.

Friday, August 9

By Brenna Eller McPHERSON, Kan. — The Central Kansas Trails announced that limestone screenings are being put down on the mile between Pueblo and Quivira. Once complete, the surface will be soft until it gets rain on it. There is a workday scheduled on Saturday,... Read More.

City of McPherson to Host Meet and Greet Aug. 19

Friday, August 9

By Brenna Eller McPHERSON, Kan. — The City of McPherson is hosting a meet and greet session on Monday, Aug. 19 in Citizens Hall at the McPherson Community Building, 122 E. Marlin, McPherson. McPherson Mayor Tom Brown and Commissioners Gary Mehl and Larry Wiens, City Administrator... Read More.

Bethany College Art Department Hosts Exhibit by Local Artist Irene Nielsen

Thursday, August 8

By Bethany College LINDSBORG, Kan. — Bethany College is pleased to announce an upcoming art exhibit featuring the works of Irene Nielsen, running from August 26 to September 27, 2024, at the Mingenback Art Center on the Bethany College campus. The exhibit is free and... Read More.

New Mural in Lindsborg Now Complete

Thursday, August 8

By Brenna Eller LINDSBORG, Kan. — The City of Lindsborg has a new mural, located across from the Hemslöjd, on the corner of North Main and West State Street. The mural is the largest that artist Cal McNichols has created, at 30 feet tall and 55... Read More.