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Home Sales Up Slightly in September

Wednesday, October 9

By Lucky Kidd For the month of September, 129 homes were sold in the territory served by Prairie Land Realtors Mid-Kansas Multiple Listing Service, up two homes from a year ago, with the sales volume of $25.8 million up by 20.3 percent from a year... Read More.

Bethany College 2024 Fall Music Events

Tuesday, October 8

LINDSBORG, Kan. — The Bethany College Music Department has announced its Fall 2024 schedule of musical events, which are free and open to the public. Tuesday, October 8, at 7:30 p.m., a Bethany College Music Faculty Recital in the Pearson Chapel featuring Leslie Mangrum,... Read More.

Countryside RV, Boat & Self Storage Chamber Ribbon Cutting

Monday, October 7

By the McPherson Chamber of Commerce McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — The vision for Countryside RV, Boat and Self Storage began over a year ago when Tim and Jenny Cheatham purchased the property north of McPherson at 1638 16th Avenue, Tim told the crowd gathered for... Read More.

Rep. Mann Gathers Aviation Leaders, Stakeholders For 2024 Aviation Summit

Monday, October 7

By the Office of U.S. Representative Tracey Mann SALINA, Kan. — Today, U.S. Representative Tracey Mann (KS-01) gathered aviation and aerospace leaders, industry stakeholders, and local, state, and federal leaders to discuss the future of the aviation industry in the state of Kansas. Congressman Sam... Read More.

Kansas-Owned Businesses Recognized at Commerce’s ‘To The Stars’ Ceremony

Monday, October 7

By the Kansas Department of Commerce GREAT BEND, Kan. (Oct. 3, 2024) — Kansas businesses and entrepreneurs were honored Thursday night during the Kansas Department of Commerce’s 2024 To The Stars: Kansas Business Awards ceremony at the Great Bend Convention and Visitors Bureau. The event... Read More.

Moundridge Foundation to Host Annual Match Week

Friday, October 4

By the McPherson County Community Foundation McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — The Moundridge Community Foundation’s (MCF) annual match week will take place Nov. 4 through Nov. 8. A match of up to $70,000 is available for participating organizations thanks to a grant from the Patterson Family... Read More.

Chick Nominated as New McPherson County Treasurer

Friday, October 4

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — Cassie Chick was nominated as the new McPherson County Treasurer Thursday night by Republican Precinct Committee members at a party convention held at the McPherson Coop Credit Union. Chick, of Galva, is the Republican nominee for the position... Read More.

Board of Regents Releases Fall Enrollment Numbers

Wednesday, October 2

By Lucky Kidd The Kansas Board of Regents has released fall semester enrollment figures. Based on the 20th day fall census, enrollment across Kansas' public higher education system is up by four percent compared to last year's 20th day numbers. Regents Chair Carl Ice said... Read More.

Governor Laura Kelly Declares October as Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Awareness Month

Wednesday, October 2

By the Kansas Department of Health and Environment KANSAS — Governor Laura Kelly proclaims the month of October as Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Awareness Month. The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) is committed to reducing childhood lead poisoning in the state due to... Read More.

KDA and KDHE Remind Kansans to Vaccinate Animals Against Rabies

Wednesday, October 2

By the Kansas Department of Agriculture MANHATTAN, Kan. — The Kansas Department of Agriculture and the Kansas Department of Health and Environment together advise Kansans to be alert to the human health risk caused by unvaccinated animals, following a second detection of rabies in a... Read More.

Stop Signs to be Placed to Address Increased Traffic Issues on Curtis Street, Genesis Street and Stearman

Tuesday, October 1

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON Kan. — McPherson City Commissioners Tuesday approved installation of stop signs on Curtis Street, Genesis Street and Stearman to address increased traffic issues in that neighborhood. Initially only one stop sign was requested but two are being placed to better address... Read More.

RSVP for the McPherson Chamber of Commerce Annual Banquet & Awards Oct. 22

Monday, September 30

By the McPherson Chamber of Commerce McPHERSON, Kan. — Join the McPherson Chamber of Commerce for the annual Chamber Banquet & Awards on Tuesday, October 22nd from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the McPherson Community Building. Help us celebrate a year of successful opportunities and... Read More.