McPherson News

Eisenhower Elementary’s Hayden Vogelsberg Announced as 2024 Arbor Day Poster Contest Winner

Tuesday, April 23

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON, Kan. — Abatement of issues on a property at 821 North Walnut were approved by the McPherson City Commission Tuesday. The city has been working on getting the property cleaned up since December of multiple problems ranging from trash to abandoned... Read More.

K-State Students Receive NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Awards

Tuesday, April 23

By K-State News and Communications MANHATTAN, Kan. — Eight current and former K-State students were selected or named honorable mention for the National Science Foundation's Graduate Research Fellowship Program, a five-year fellowship that includes an annual stipend of $37,000. The current students selected for... Read More.

Alex Specht Named MHS Assistant Principal for SY2024/25

Monday, April 22

By McPherson Public Schools McPHERSON, Kan. — USD 418 is pleased to announce that Mr. Alex Specht will serve as Assistant Principal of McPherson High Schools, effective July 1, 2024. When asked what he looks forward to, Mr. Specht shared the following: “I am excited... Read More.

2023 Kansas Civil Asset Forfeiture Report Released

Monday, April 22

By the Kansas Bureau of Investigation TOPEKA, Kan. — The Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) recently provided the 2023 Kansas Civil Asset Forfeiture Report to the Kansas Legislature, and released it to the public at https://kasfr.kbi.ks.gov/. Civil asset forfeiture is a procedure that authorizes... Read More.

Family of Harold Nachtigall to Support Computer Science Major

Monday, April 22

By Tabor College HILLSBORO, Kan. (April 19, 2024) — The family of Harold Nachtigall (g’56) (ff ’66-’74) has agreed to fund a faculty member for three years in the restarted Computer Science major at Tabor College. Nachtigall taught mathematics for eight years and he and... Read More.

Governor Kelly Signs Compromise Legislation to Provide Greater Flexibility for Schools to Determine State Aid

Friday, April 19

By the Kansas Office of the Governor TOPEKA, Kan. — Governor Laura Kelly today signed Senate Bill 73, amending the process for determining school district enrollment under the Kansas School Equity and Enhancement Act (KSEEA). “This bill represents a crucial step in ensuring that our... Read More.

Sponsorship Registrations for McPherson Chamber Classic “Hits & Giggles” Golf Tournament Due May 13

Friday, April 19

By the McPherson Chamber of Commerce McPHERSON, Kan. — Get ready for an afternoon of belly laughs and side-splitting good times at the Chamber Classic “Hits & Giggles” Golf Tournament. This is not your typical golf tournament. The only true competition is for who is... Read More.

Foundation To Receive $70,000 Towards Match Week

Thursday, April 18

By the McPherson County Community Foundation McPHERSON, Kan. — It was announced this week that the McPherson County Community Foundation has received a $70,000 grant to be used as a match for it’s organizations endowments. The Foundation will utilize the $70,000 to help cover the... Read More.

McPherson High Advanced Acting Repertory Class Presents Noises Off

Thursday, April 18

McPHERSON, Kan. — The first performance of the production of "Noises Off" from the McPherson High School Advanced Acting Repertory Class will be tonight at 7 p.m. "Noises Off" is a farce (an exaggerated form of comedy often using ridiculous or absurd situations) and a... Read More.

Bethany College Hosts Successful Education Conference: Innovative Next Steps in PreK-12 Learning

Thursday, April 18

By Bethany College LINDSBORG, Kan. (April 15, 2024) — Bethany College welcomed educators and future educators from across Kansas for a transformative day of learning and collaboration at the Bethany College Education Conference held on Saturday, April 13, 2024. The conference, "Innovative Next Steps... Read More.

Commerce Updates ROZ Student Loan Repayment Program

Thursday, April 18

By the Kansas Department of Commerce TOPEKA, Kan. — Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland today announced significant changes to the Rural Opportunity Zones (ROZ) program that could increase participation in student loan repayments for people moving to rural Kansas counties. Individuals who earn an associate... Read More.

KHP 2024-06 FY24 Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP) Call for Applications

Thursday, April 18

By the Kansas Highway Patrol KANSAS — The Kansas Highway Patrol, as the State Administrative Agency (SAA) for the Nonprofit Security Grant Programs (NSGP) announces a “call for applications” to the FY2024 State NSGP funding opportunity. This funding opportunity is for physical security enhancements and other... Read More.

Eisenhower Elementary’s Hayden Vogelsberg Announced as 2024 Arbor Day Poster Contest Winner

K-State Students Receive NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Awards

Alex Specht Named MHS Assistant Principal for SY2024/25

2023 Kansas Civil Asset Forfeiture Report Released

Family of Harold Nachtigall to Support Computer Science Major

Governor Kelly Signs Compromise Legislation to Provide Greater Flexibility for Schools to Determine State Aid

Sponsorship Registrations for McPherson Chamber Classic “Hits & Giggles” Golf Tournament Due May 13

Foundation To Receive $70,000 Towards Match Week

McPherson High Advanced Acting Repertory Class Presents Noises Off

Bethany College Hosts Successful Education Conference: Innovative Next Steps in PreK-12 Learning

Commerce Updates ROZ Student Loan Repayment Program

KHP 2024-06 FY24 Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP) Call for Applications

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