McPherson News

Safehope Promotes New Co-Executive Directors – Angela Schepmann and Dean Kegley

Tuesday, June 3

NEWTON, Kan. — Safehope is thrilled to announce the appointment of its new Co-Executive Directors — Angela Schepmann and Dean Kegley — who will be leading the organization into an inspiring new chapter!Together, they will share leadership responsibilities, combining their unique strengths to guide... Read More.

McPherson City Commissioners Accept Resignation of Public Works Director Jeff Woodward

Tuesday, June 3

6/3/25 City of McPherson Commission Meeting Highlights McPHERSON, Kan. — McPherson City Commissioners have accepted the resignation of current Public Works Director Jeff Woodward, effective as of Tuesday. The motion to accept the resignation, made by Mayor Tom Brown includes a settlement agreement drafted by... Read More.

McPherson County to Have Contested Races for Mayor in Lindsborg, Marquette and Moundridge and in Two McPherson County School Districts

Tuesday, June 3

McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — Ward 3 on the Lindsborg City Council and all three seats up this year on the Windom City Council will be filled by write in, as nobody filed for those positions by the Monday noon deadline. There will be contested... Read More.

Lindsborg City Council Appoints New Member, Hears Budget Request from Lindsborg Old Mill and Swedish Heritage Museum

Tuesday, June 3

LINDSBORG, Kan. — Larry Lysell was appointed to the Lindsborg City Council Monday night. Lysell, a long time educator and former school superintendent, was recommended by Mayor Clark Shultz to fill the Ward 3 position to fill the remainder of the term of Andrew... Read More.

McPherson County Approves Road Repairs, Subdivision Plats, and New Positions

Monday, June 2

McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — McPherson County Commissioners Monday approved a road crossing permit to allow Enterprise to make repairs to a gas line going under 14th Avenue or Old 81 highway south of Navajo Road north of McPherson but required that work to be... Read More.

McPherson County Extension Agent Shad Marston Named National Winner of NACAA Communications Awards Competition

Monday, June 2

BILLINGS, Mont. — McPherson County Extension Agent Shad Marston is the National Winner of the NACAA Communications Award for Audio Recording. Marston was announced the winner at the Communication/Poster Awards luncheon in Billings, Montana on Monday, June 30.Listen to Marston's Award-Winning audio recording from... Read More.

Child Care Zones Grants Awarded to Several Kansas Counties

Monday, June 2

TOPEKA, Kan. – The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE), through its Child Care Matters initiative and in collaboration with All In For Kansas Kids, is pleased to announce four awards to Kansas communities as part of its Child Care Zones program. This... Read More.

Public Health Advisories for Kansas Lakes Due to Blue-Green Algae

Friday, May 30

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) and the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) have issued a public health advisory due to blue-green algae.The water recreation season in Kansas officially runs from April 1 to Oct. 31, as do the harmful... Read More.

Friendship Meals and Some Meals on Wheels Programs Threatened Due to Funding Shortfalls

Friday, May 30

Unless additional funding can be secured, Friendship Meals and Meals on Wheels programs in ten counties operated by Hutchinson-based Everfull, formerly Aging Projects, Inc., could be terminated by the first of July. Locally, this could involve programs locally in Kingman, McPherson, Reno, and Rice... Read More.

Goss to Serve as National Grant Reviewer

Thursday, May 29

McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — Becky Goss, president and CEO of the McPherson County Community Foundation (MCCF), has been invited to serve as a grant reviewer for the 2025 J.M.K. Innovation Prize, a prestigious national program administered by the J.M. Kaplan Fund.The fund awards 10... Read More.

Garden City, McPherson and Pratt Utility Crews Respond to Help City of Jetmore Restore Power After Severe Storms

Thursday, May 29

JETMORE, Kan. — You often see stories about electric utility crews being called upon to assist in other areas of the country to help with major power restoration efforts... Think of hurricane released storm damage. Earlier this week, power crews from Garden City, McPherson and... Read More.

Kansas Mennonite Relief Sale Holds Annual Meeting, Presents $678,750 to MCC Central States Office

Tuesday, May 27

HESSTON, Kan. — On Thursday evening, May 22nd, the Kansas Mennonite Relief Sale (KMRS) held its Annual Meeting at Hesston College Mennonite Church in Hesston. This year’s theme was “May Christ rule our hearts”, based on Colossians 3:15. The highlight of the evening was... Read More.