McPherson News

Community Foundation Releases Over $45,000 in Dec.

Thursday, December 14

By McPherson County Community Foundation McPHERSON, Kan. — The McPherson County Community Foundation board has approved the following grant awards from the ‘Dream Fund’ and the David J. Nutt Fund for Lindsborg. A total of $46,065 was released from the two funds in Dec. ‘Dream Fund’... Read More.

Scooter’s Coffee ® and Reading Is Fundamental Share the Joy of Reading Through Fourth-Grade Reading Challenge in Frisco and North Texas

Thursday, December 14

Students Win an Unforgettable Bowl Game Experience By Scooter’s Coffee and Reading is Fundamental OMAHA, Neb. – Scooter’s Coffee has partnered with Reading Is Fundamental (RIF) to encourage fourth-grade students across Frisco and North Texas to read. Also, a special prize is in store for a... Read More.

Lindsborg Old Mill Museum Passing the Torch At Executive Director Position for Smooth Transition

Thursday, December 14

By Adam Pracht, Marketing and Communications Director at Lindsborg Old Mill & Swedish Heritage Museum LINDSBORG, Kan. — After guiding the Lindsborg Old Mill & Swedish Heritage Museum through two important and successful years – including the 125th anniversary of the Old Mill’s construction –... Read More.

Sen. Moran Applauds Passage of NDAA, Supports Military Readiness

Thursday, December 14

Legislation Includes Benefits for Military Spouses, New Investments at Fort Riley By the Office of U.S. Senator for Kansas Jerry Moran WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) today applauded the Senate’s passage of the FY2024 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). This legislation will now go... Read More.

Marshall Announces Funding for McPherson County Roadway Safety Improvements

Thursday, December 14

By the Office of U.S. Senator for Kansas Roger Marshall SALINA, Kan. — U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. today announced $560,000 in grant funding to McPherson County and its communities from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) grant program. “Maintaining... Read More.

Avian Influenza Identified in McPherson and Rice Counties

Tuesday, December 12

By the Kansas Department of Agriculture MANHATTAN, Kan. — The Kansas Department of Agriculture, in conjunction with the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (USDA–APHIS), has identified highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in two egg layer facilities — one in McPherson... Read More.

McPherson Fire Station 2 Groundbreaking Ceremony

Tuesday, December 12

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON, Kan. — Ground was broken Tuesday afternoon for the new McPherson Fire Station 2 on North Main. During the ceremony Fire Chief TJ Wyssmann outlined what the new station will mean for McPherson will bring, including improvement to response times on... Read More.

Capital Campaign for McPherson High School Athletic Field Meets Goal

Tuesday, December 12

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON, Kan. — The capital campaign for McPherson High School's athletic field has met its goal. Committee and Board of Education member Dan Lichty said cash and pledges for the project came to around $1.018 million, with $930,000 already paid in. The... Read More.

Kansans Can Vote Among 5 New Designs Adhering to Law Enforcement Needs through Friday, Dec. 15

Monday, December 11

By the Kansas Office of the Governor TOPEKA, Kan. – Governor Laura Kelly today shared how Kansans will be able to weigh in on the next State of Kansas license plate. Starting today, Kansans can go to KSPlates.kansas.gov to vote for their favorite plate... Read More.

Governor Kelly Announces Release of Early Childhood Transition Task Force Final Report

Monday, December 11

Report Analyzes Current Early Childhood Care and Education System, Recommends Unification of Kansas' Early Childhood Services By the Kansas Office of the Governor TOPEKA, Kan. – Today, the Kansas Early Childhood Transition Task Force (ECTTF), established by Governor Laura Kelly through the first executive order... Read More.

Home Sales Down, Prices Too Except in McPherson

Monday, December 11

By Lucky Kidd The number of home sales during November through Prairie Land Realtor's Mid-Kansas Multiple listing service was down 19.1 percent from a year ago, and median sale prices with one notable exception were also down. 89 homes sold through the MLS last month, compared... Read More.

Governor Kelly Announces Nearly $2M to Support Kansas Children Exposed to Drugs

Friday, December 8

By the Kansas Office of the Governor TOPEKA, Kan. – Governor Laura Kelly today announced that the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE), in partnership with the Kansas Alliance for Drug Endangered Children, is awarding nearly $2 million to 18 Kansas service agencies in... Read More.

Community Foundation Releases Over $45,000 in Dec.

Lindsborg Old Mill Museum Passing the Torch At Executive Director Position for Smooth Transition

Sen. Moran Applauds Passage of NDAA, Supports Military Readiness

Marshall Announces Funding for McPherson County Roadway Safety Improvements

Avian Influenza Identified in McPherson and Rice Counties

McPherson Fire Station 2 Groundbreaking Ceremony

Capital Campaign for McPherson High School Athletic Field Meets Goal

Kansans Can Vote Among 5 New Designs Adhering to Law Enforcement Needs through Friday, Dec. 15

Governor Kelly Announces Release of Early Childhood Transition Task Force Final Report

Home Sales Down, Prices Too Except in McPherson

Governor Kelly Announces Nearly $2M to Support Kansas Children Exposed to Drugs

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