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Winter Wonderland Exhibition

Wednesday, December 27

By the Courtyard Gallery LINDSBORG, Kan. — Join the Courtyard Gallery in January for a Winter Wonderland exhibition! Winter related art will be showcased in the gallery for a fun and creative exhibit. Gallery hours are 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday and 10:00... Read More.

Lindsborg Listed As One of Six Great Places to Live by AARP

Wednesday, December 27

By Lindsborg CVB Six Safe, Easy and Very Affordable Communities The AARP article, found in the December 2023/January 2024 issue, lists Lindsborg as one of six cities where people can thrive. Using data crunching algorithms and spreadsheets, and also compiling information from feet on... Read More.

Senator Marshall Delivers Results For Kansas, CBP Reverses Disastrous Railway Closure

Friday, December 22

By U.S. Senator for Kansas Roger Marshall WICHITA, Kan. — Following intense scrutiny and repeated calls from U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. and his GOP Senate colleagues, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CPB) announced Friday that it would resume rail operations in Eagle... Read More.

November 2023 Labor Market Report

Friday, December 22

By the Kansas Department of Labor IMPORTANT NOTE: This release includes nonfarm jobs and labor force estimates for November 2023, which are produced using data from two monthly surveys. Data for nonfarm job estimates is collected through a survey of employers while the main input... Read More.

Senator Marshall Makes Nominations to Military Service Academies

Thursday, December 21

By The Office of U.S. Senator for Kansas Roger Marshall SALINA, Kan. – U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. is pleased to announce the nomination of Cristina Pena of McPherson to West Point and the U.S. Naval academies. Cristina is the daughter of Fidencio Angel... Read More.

Governor Kelly Announces More than $8M for Safer Roads

Thursday, December 21

By the Kansas Office of the Governor TOPEKA, Kan. – Governor Laura Kelly announced on Dec. 20 that 19 communities across the state will receive $8.3 million for projects that improve safety on local roadways. This is the third round of Kansas grant recipients through... Read More.

Canton-Galva Teacher Dies from Injuries in Friday Crash

Wednesday, December 20

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — A Canton-Galva High School teacher has died from injuries sustained in a December 15th crash. USD 419 Superintendent Jim Struber announced Wednesday agricultural education teacher Ashley Austin passed away Tuesday night at a Wichita hospital, where she was... Read More.

Ad Astra Radio’s December Peoples Bank and Trust Classroom Hero Recipient Greg McGlynn

Wednesday, December 20

By Brenna Eller McPHERSON, Kan. — Ad Astra Radio is proud to announce the most recent recipient of the Classroom Hero Award presented by Peoples Bank and Trust. McPherson High School Theatre Instructor Greg McGlynn has been selected as the December Classroom Hero. At the... Read More.

The Fiber Broadband Association Elects Jimmy Todd as Board Chairman

Wednesday, December 20

By Nex-Tech LENORA, Kan., — The Fiber Broadband Association (FBA) announced last week it has elected its 2024 Board of Directors. Jimmy Todd, CEO/General Manager at Nex-Tech, was elected as the new Chairman of the Board for 2024. “It is an honor to serve as... Read More.

Support for August San Romani Bandshell in Lakeside Park Voiced During McPherson City Commission Meeting

Tuesday, December 19

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON, Kan. — Support for restoration of the August San Romani Bandshell in Lakeside Park was voiced during Tuesday's McPherson City Commission meeting, as Mayor Tom Brown elaborated on the reasons that he doesn't feel city funds should be used on the... Read More.

Kansas Chamber Annual Business Leaders Poll Finds Concerns about Business Costs Skyrocketing

Tuesday, December 19

By the Kansas Chamber Topeka, KAN., — The Kansas Chamber Tuesday released the 19th edition of its Annual Business Leaders Poll. “Each year the Kansas Chamber asks business leaders from across the state to name the most important issues they face. This year’s poll found taxes,... Read More.

McPherson Chamber Hosts Annual Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge (YEC)

Tuesday, December 19

By the McPherson Chamber of Commerce McPHERSON, Kan. — Paul Reichenberger’s high school entrepreneurship students started arriving at the Community Building around 8:30 a.m. December 13th, dressed professionally and trying to settle their nerves before a morning spent presenting their proposed businesses to judges and... Read More.