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USD 418 to Interview First Superintendent Finalist Today

Tuesday, April 14

The first of three finalists to be the new Superintendent of Schools in McPherson USD 418 will be interviewed later today (Tuesday). Ty Rhodes is currently Assistant Superintendent of USD 418 and is in his second year with the district. Prior to that,... Read More.

USD 418 Board Authorizes Bond Sale, Hears Updates on Elementary Transition

Tuesday, April 14

Last night, the McPherson USD 418 Board of Education approved a resolution to authorize the sale of $89.5 million in bonds, which voters approved last month in a two-part election. Dustin Avey from Piper Sandler (the bond firm the district is working with), reviewed some... Read More.

McPherson Teacher Receives VFW’s Top Award

Monday, April 13

Gipson will receive $1,000 for professional development and $1,000 for her school KANSAS CITY, Mo. (April 13, 2026) — The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) is pleased to announce Tammy M. Gipson, a middle school science, social studies and religion teacher at St. Joseph Catholic... Read More.

McPherson County Receives Draft Report on Moundridge Area TEAP Study

Monday, April 13

McPherson County Public Works has received a draft report on a TEAP study by the Kansas Department of Transportation on two intersections near Moundridge including Arrowhead Road and Old 81 Highway just west of Moundridge where there was a double-fatality accident last summer. ... Read More.

Meeting on Updating Kansas Fire Codes Tuesday in McPherson

Sunday, April 12

Kansas State Fire Marshal Mark Engholm will be traveling across Kansas the new few weeks for public meetings where he will provide information about development of the 2026 Kansas Fire Prevention Code. Engholm says he will be listening to ideas about what should... Read More.

City, County, School Meeting Agendas for Monday

Saturday, April 11

County agendas Personnel items across multiple departments are on Monday's McPherson County Commission agenda at 9 at the Public Works office building. Commissioners will also consider approval of repair costs on a backhoe and hear public works project updates during the meeting, after which a... Read More.

Lake Garnett Grand Prix Revival Unveils New Logo

Friday, April 10

The Lake Garnett Grand Prix Revival has a new look. The new logo, unveiled Friday, has at its center a vintage racing helmet, a symbol chosen intentionally over checkered flags and race only imagery. Revival President Tracy Modlin said “The helmet is human,... Read More.

McPherson USD 418 Seeks Future Kindergarten Students

Friday, April 10

McPherson USD 418 is looking for future kindergartners. As they work on details for their Kindergarten Roundup, the district is asking parents who have children who will be at least five years old on or before August 31st, 2026. The district has a... Read More.

MCCF Announces April Grant Awards

Thursday, April 9

The McPherson County Community Foundation and the Moundridge Foundation have announced their grant recipients for April 2026. This cycle the Foundation released over $33,000 to organizations across the county. These distributions came from three different community funds. McPherson County General Grants McPherson Public Library – RFID... Read More.

K-State Day of Giving Raises over $7.5 million

Thursday, April 9

MANHATTAN, Kan. (k-state.edu) — On Kansas State University's Day of Giving, the K-State family once again demonstrated its extraordinary commitment to advancing academic programs, student success and innovative research. Wildcats reached new heights this year in the second annual 24-hour giving challenge,... Read More.

Maxwell Wildlife Refuge Celebrating 75 Years of Conservation and Preservation

Thursday, April 9

Ever wonder what Kansas looked like before modern development, fences and highways came along? Maxwell Wildlife Refuge, located outside of Canton, KS, offers guided tours and educational experiences to learn about the wildlife, land, and prairie heritage of Kansas. In 1951, Maxwell became home to... Read More.

McPherson USD 418 Superintendent Search Underway

Wednesday, April 8

The process of hiring a new Superintendent of Schools for McPherson USD 418 is underway. At the first of a series of special meetings to be held this month Wednesday evening, Board of Education President Lara Vanderhoof said the board would be reviewing application... Read More.