McPherson News

McPherson County Community Coalition to Launch New Resource Page

Monday, January 29

By McPherson County Community Foundation McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — The McPherson County Community Coalition, established in the hopes of bringing community leaders together to identify community issues, is nearing completion of a project that can simplify how those can find resources in McPherson County. The website,... Read More.

Promoting the Vibrant Cultural Scene in Lindsborg at 2024 Lindsborg Cultural Crawl

Saturday, January 27

By the Lindsborg Convention & Visitors Bureau LINDSBORG, Kan. — The Cultural Directors of Lindsborg invite you to the Lindsborg Cultural Crawl 2024! This event is to celebrate and promote the vibrant cultural scene in Lindsborg. Through February 10, locals and visitors are invited to... Read More.

Love Notes and Brush Strokes Chocolate Lover’s Affair & Art Auction Saturday, Feb. 10

Saturday, January 27

By the Lindsborg Convention & Visitors Bureau LINDSBORG, Kan. — Celebrate the 30th annual Chocolate Lover's Affair & Art Auction with the Lindsborg Arts Council on Feb. 10, at 7 p.m. This is the Lindsborg Art Council's largest fundraiser for high school arts-related scholarships... Read More.

Faber Reflects on 40 years of Teaching at Tabor College

Friday, January 26

By Tabor College HILLSBORO, Kan. — David Faber, Ph.D., saw Tabor College as the perfect home as he began teaching philosophy in higher education. “How do we help students to think with a Christian mind? What does it mean to approach any discipline from a Christian... Read More.

Bethany College Presents “The Spitfire Grill” as Part of the Messiah Festival of the Arts

Friday, January 26

By Bethany College LINDSBORG, Kan. — Bethany College proudly announces the upcoming production of "The Spitfire Grill," a soul-stirring musical that promises to captivate audiences with its touching narrative and unique bluegrass-infused orchestration. Scheduled to enthrall audiences in three performances Feb. 16, 17, and 18... Read More.

Man Charged in Fatality Accident Claiming Life of Canton-Galva Teacher Ashley Austin

Friday, January 26

McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — The driver of the Nissan SUV, in relation to the fatality accident claiming the life of Canton-Galva Ag Teacher Ashley Austin on Dec. 15, 2023, has been taken into custody and booked into the McPherson County Jail. According to a press... Read More.

K-State Plans Junior Beef, Sheep Days

Friday, January 26

By K-State Research and Extension news service MANHATTAN, Kan. – Registration is now open for a pair of events that encourage youth to increase their knowledge about livestock production and management. Officials at Kansas State University have announced the dates for the Junior Beef Producer Day... Read More.

Governor Kelly Vetoes Republican’s House Bill 2284, Calling it “Reckless Flat Tax”

Friday, January 26

By the Kansas Office of the Governor TOPEKA, Kan. — Governor Laura Kelly today vetoed House Bill 2284 after receiving the legislation this afternoon. The following veto message is from Governor Kelly regarding her veto of House Bill 2284: “I support responsible tax cuts, but I refuse... Read More.

Winter Storms Intensified Red Cross Emergency Blood Shortage

Thursday, January 25

Road conditions, flight delays impacting Red Cross transport of lifesaving blood products $20 Amazon.com Gift Card by email for those who come to give in February By the American Red Cross KANSAS, JAN 25, 2024 — The American Red Cross continues to experience an emergency blood shortage... Read More.

Ad Astra Radio’s January Peoples Bank and Trust Classroom Hero Lisa Klinkerman

Wednesday, January 24

By Brenna Eller GALVA, Kan. — Ad Astra Radio is proud to announce the most recent recipient of the Classroom Hero Award presented by Peoples Bank and Trust. 2nd Grade Teacher Lisa Klinkerman is currently in her 18th year of teaching at Canton-Galva Elementary School. Mrs. Klinkerman... Read More.

Credit Card Routing Mandate Proposal Will Harm Consumers

Wednesday, January 24

By D. Gene Dikeman II, President-CEO of The Bank of the Plains and Chair-Elect of the Kansas Bankers Association Board of Directors Senators Roger Marshall (R-KS) and Dick Durbin (D-IL) have introduced legislation expanding government routing mandates to the credit card market. It is important... Read More.

Tiered Wage Proposal for Substitute Teachers in USD 418 Accepted at Monday’s Meeting

Tuesday, January 23

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON, Kan. — A tiered wage proposal for substitute teachers in McPherson USD 418 was accepted on a 6-1 vote, Bill Grove opposed, by the McPherson USD 418 Board of Education Monday night. Final action on the proposal will come at the... Read More.

McPherson County Community Coalition to Launch New Resource Page

Promoting the Vibrant Cultural Scene in Lindsborg at 2024 Lindsborg Cultural Crawl

Love Notes and Brush Strokes Chocolate Lover’s Affair & Art Auction Saturday, Feb. 10

Faber Reflects on 40 years of Teaching at Tabor College

Bethany College Presents “The Spitfire Grill” as Part of the Messiah Festival of the Arts

Man Charged in Fatality Accident Claiming Life of Canton-Galva Teacher Ashley Austin

K-State Plans Junior Beef, Sheep Days

Governor Kelly Vetoes Republican’s House Bill 2284, Calling it “Reckless Flat Tax”

Winter Storms Intensified Red Cross Emergency Blood Shortage

Ad Astra Radio’s January Peoples Bank and Trust Classroom Hero Lisa Klinkerman

Credit Card Routing Mandate Proposal Will Harm Consumers

Tiered Wage Proposal for Substitute Teachers in USD 418 Accepted at Monday’s Meeting

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60th Annual Barbed Wire Festival

McPherson County All Schools Day

Flea Market

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