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Kansas Healthy Food Initiative Launches 2026 Grant Program

Thursday, January 29

Now in its’ second year, program awarded $262K in 2025 MANHATTAN, Kan. — The Kansas Healthy Food Initiative has opened applications for a grant program that awarded more than one quarter of a million dollars last year to support local and regional food systems throughout... Read More.

ReUse It Center January 2026 Benevolent Distributions

Wednesday, January 28

McPHERSON, Kan. — Thanks to its dedicated shoppers and volunteers, The ReUse It Center has donated $5,250 to local organizations in January 2026. Organizations who received donations: STEPMC STEPMC mission statement is to walk alongside people until they are out of poverty. STEPMC provides a framework for... Read More.

Patrick Wallerius, Longtime OCCK, Inc. Leader, Announces Retirement in 2025

Tuesday, January 27

SALINA, Kan. — OCCK, Inc. announces the retirement of Patrick Wallerius, Vice President/Chief Financial Officer, after more than 33 years of dedicated service. Throughout his career, Patrick has been a key leader in guiding OCCK’s financial stability and organizational growth. His leadership in budgeting and... Read More.

Red Flag Raised on US 56 Proposal, Limestone Road More Likely to Close

Tuesday, January 27

McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — A potentially significant obstacle to the plans to improve US 56 from McPherson to Marion surfaced at a meeting last week in Canton. McPherson County Public Works Director David Bohnenblust was at that meeting, and told the County Commission Monday the... Read More.

City of McPherson Receives Positive Feedback on Snow Removal

Tuesday, January 27

McPHERSON, Kan. — Feedback from last weekend's snow removal in McPherson has been up to now overwhelmingly positive. Public Works Director Eric Duerksen said city crews were able to get onto every street in McPherson. If your street was missed let them know. Snow... Read More.

House Republican’s Bill Takes Aim at Kansas School Employees Who Support Bond Issues

Tuesday, January 27

TOPEKA — A lawmaker’s personal grievances took center stage in a hearing over his proposed legislation to scrutinize communication from public schools about bond issues. Rep. Paul Waggoner, a Hutchinson Republican, said House Bill 2451 would strengthen existing law that prohibits public employees from... Read More.

Prairie Land Realtors Representatives to Meet with Planning Commission Feb. 9 to Look at Planning and Zoning Fees

Tuesday, January 27

McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — McPherson County Commissioners said at Monday's meeting they see no problems with a zoning fee schedule representatives from Prairie Land Realtors raised at the January 12th meeting. While the Planning Commission recommended repeal of the fees adopted last year, Commissioner... Read More.

Governor Kelly Announces Kansas Office of Early Childhood Inaugural Annual Report Submitted to the Kansas Legislature

Friday, January 23

TOPEKA — Governor Laura Kelly and the Kansas Office of Early Childhood (KOEC) today announced that the KOEC’s inaugural Annual Report has been submitted to the Kansas Legislature. “We are making Kansas the premier state to raise a family by building a comprehensive early childhood system... Read More.

KHP 2026-03 Cadet Law Gives High School Students Experience in Law Enforcement World

Thursday, January 22

Students will spend one week at KHP Training Academy High school students interested in law enforcement will have the opportunity this summer to see what law enforcement training and careers are like through the Cadet Law Enforcement Academy program. The Cadet Law program is hosted... Read More.

Medical Assistance Funds Offer Relief

Thursday, January 22

McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — Investing in community dreams also means being there when neighbors face unexpected hardship. Through partnerships with fund holders and local organizations, the McPherson County Community Foundation has established several funds to assist individuals dealing with serious illnesses and health... Read More.

Grants Give Teachers Tools to Try New Ideas

Thursday, January 22

McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — For many years, the McPherson Education Foundation, administered by the McPherson County Community Foundation, has supported students and employees in USD 418. Each year, the foundation offers teachers the opportunity to apply for classroom grants. These grants are designed to... Read More.

Canton Galva USD 419 Names New Superintendent

Thursday, January 22

CANTON/GALVA, Kan. — Ty Poell has been selected as the new Superintendent of Canton Galva USD 419. Poell, who interviewed for the position Monday, was one of two finalists interviewed to succeed retiring superintendent Jim Struber. Poell is currently a middle school language arts and social... Read More.