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McPherson County Voters to Have No Contested Local Race on Tuesday General Election Ballot

Thursday, October 31

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON, Kan. — McPherson County voters will have no contested local races on their ballot Tuesday, as all candidates are unopposed. One of those candidates is David Bohnenblust of McPherson, who is the only candidate for 2nd District County Commissioner to succeed... Read More.

Tuesday General Election: The Battle for Legislative Control and Key Open Seats

Thursday, October 31

By Lucky Kidd The makeup of the Kansas House of Representatives for the next two years, and the Kansas Senate for the next four, will be decided at Tuesday's general election. Statewide the major topic of interest is whether Republicans can keep their super-majorities in the... Read More.

Fort Hays State University Launches Hybrid Pre-Licensure BSN Program

Thursday, October 31

By FHSU University Communications HAYS, Kan. — In an exciting development for aspiring nurses across rural Kansas, the Fort Hays State University (FHSU) Department of Nursing has announced the launch of its new hybrid pre-licensure Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program. This innovative program... Read More.

Meet the 2024 USD 418 Kansas Horizon Award Nominees

Thursday, October 31

McPHERSON, Kan. — McPherson Public School recently recognized the second-year teachers in the district who have been nominated for the Kansas Horizon Award. The Kansas Horizon Award honors outstanding second-year teachers who have made significant impacts in their classrooms and each nominee had to submit... Read More.

McPherson Chamber 2024 Emerging Leader Awarded to Kena Dacus

Tuesday, October 29

By the McPherson Chamber of Commerce McPHERSON, Kan. (Oct. 28, 2024) — The Emerging Leader Award is presented each year to an individual who is an up-and-coming business and community leader – a rising star who is inspiring others. Among other criteria, this individual’s... Read More.

Tom Brown Presented with 2024 President’s Award at McPherson Chamber Annual Banquet

Tuesday, October 29

By the McPherson Chamber of Commerce McPHERSON, Kan. (Oct. 28, 2024) — Each year, the past presidents of the McPherson Chamber select the President’s Award winner, to recognize an individual for their valuable contribution and long-term impact on the McPherson business community. The 2024... Read More.

10th Annual Midian Shrine Fez-tival of Trees

Tuesday, October 29

By the Midian Shrine WICHITA, Kan. — The 10th Annual Midian Shrine Fez-tival of Trees is a fantastic event to kick off the holiday season! Here's a quick rundown of what you can expect: Dates: November 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 29, 30, & December 1. Highlights: ... Read More.

VA Delivers Record Care and Benefits to Kansas Veterans in Fiscal Year 2024

Tuesday, October 29

By the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs WASHINGTON — Today, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs announced it delivered more care and more benefits to more Veterans than ever before in fiscal year 2024 — including to Veterans, their families, and their survivors in Kansas. These... Read More.

Mill and Overlay Challenges and McPherson City Project Updates

Tuesday, October 29

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON, Kan. — A problem that has cropped up over the years on some mill and overlay projects in McPherson has come up again, this time in the Sycamore area. While milling was being done the contractor came across areas of weak... Read More.

USD 418 Begins Discussion on New Vision Initiative

Tuesday, October 29

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON, Kan. — The McPherson USD 418 Board of Education has started the process of developing a new vision statement for the school district, as the lifespan of the Vision 2025 initiative is coming to a close. The Board, along with district... Read More.

Bethany College Announces New Matthew 25 Scholarship Endowed by Rob and Celeste Habiger

Monday, October 28

By Bethany College Lindsborg, Kan. (Oct. 24, 2024) — Bethany College is pleased to announce the creation of the Matthew 25 Scholarship, endowed by Rob and Celeste Habiger. '69. This new scholarship will support students who are committed to serving others and seek to... Read More.

Kansas Commerce Announces Fifth Round of HEAL Grants

Monday, October 28

Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland has announced the availability of $1.5 million for a fifth round of Historic Economic Asset Lifeline (HEAL) grants. These grants are aimed at revitalizing dilapidated and underutilized downtown buildings in small communities across the state to... Read More.