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Governor Kelly Announced $18.9 Million in Kansas Airport Grants

Tuesday, April 21

TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly today announced $18.9 million for 53 airport development projects across Kansas. By leveraging local matches, the awards will contribute $95 million in total improvements to the state’s aviation network. The funding supports the planning, construction, and rehabilitation of public-use general... Read More.

Lindsborg Museum Celebrates Kansas Agriculture at Millfest on May 2

Tuesday, April 21

New attractions this year include pancake, waffle breakfast; Museum’s restored antique tractor; Notable peak in arts & crafts vendors Millfest returns to Lindsborg on May 2, 2026, bringing with it a blend of tradition and new experiences – including the largest lineup of arts and... Read More.

McPherson Student Wins State Arbor Day Poster Contest

Tuesday, April 21

For the second year in a row a student at Eisenhower Elementary School in McPherson has won the Kansas Arbor Day Poster Contest. 5th Grader Isabel Perry was honored during Tuesday's McPherson City Commission meeting as it adopted the annual Arbor Day proclamation. ... Read More.

Organizational Changes Among McPherson City Commission Actions Tuesday

Tuesday, April 21

Over the past several years, the city of McPherson has been working through its strategic plan to improve coordination across departments. As part of this City Commissioners have begun the transition of supervision of department heads from the Commission to the City Administrator. ... Read More.

Lindsborg City Council Approves Software Move, Rate Studies

Monday, April 20

The Lindsborg City Council Monday approved a move of the city's Tyler Technologies financial, payroll, municipal and police software from hosted servers to the cloud. This proposal was first brought to the Council April 6th, but action was deferred until information on possible cost... Read More.

ReUse It Center Donates to Two Organizations

Monday, April 20

The ReUse It Center in McPherson made two donations totaling $4,750 during April from purchases made at the store. $3,500 was donated to STEPMC and $1,250 was donated in support of Brush Up Mac. STEPMC's mission statement is to walk alongside people until... Read More.

McPherson County Commission Approves Cell Phone Purchases, Dump/Plow Truck Purchase

Monday, April 20

McPherson County Commissioners Monday approved purchase of four cell phones for Emergency Management and Communications. Currently, the county is paying a stipend to three department employees for use of their personal cell phones. Director Emily Yates said in the wake of very heavy usage... Read More.

KDOT Recognizing National Work Zone Awareness Week

Monday, April 20

The Kansas Department Transportation and its safety partners are going orange during National Work Zone Awareness Week, April 20-24, to help raise awareness and reduce crashes in work zones. Safety is important for both the highway workers and motorists. About 9 out of 10... Read More.

Second Finalist Named for USD 418 Superintendent

Monday, April 20

The Second candidate for Superintendent of Schools in McPherson USD 418 has ties to the district and to McPherson County. Dr Cody Rierson is currently superintendent of Moundridge USD 423, where he's been since 2001. Before taking the Moundridge position Dr. Rierson, a... Read More.

Kansas February Unemployment Unchanged from January

Saturday, April 18

The Kansas Department of Labor reports the state's February unemployment rate of 3.9 % is unchanged from January and up a tenth of a point from a year ago. Due to the federal government shutdown last fall, employment numbers are catching up from the... Read More.

Kansas 4-H Foundation Exploring Ownership Transition of Rock Springs Ranch

Saturday, April 18

MANHATTAN, Kan. (April 18, 2026) — The Kansas 4-H Foundation Board of Trustees announced Saturday that it is actively exploring the potential transition of ownership of Rock Springs Ranch as part of a long-term strategy to strengthen the financial position to support youth development... Read More.

Kansas Foundation for Agriculture in the Classroom Wins Environmental Education Award

Thursday, April 16

MANHATTAN, Kan. - April 16, 2026 – Kansas Foundation for Agriculture in the Classroom (KFAC) has been named a recipient of the 2026 Excellence in Conservation and Environmental Education Award by the Kansas Association for Conservation and Environmental Education (KACEE). Awardees are nominated by... Read More.