McPherson News

McPherson County Extension Agent Shad Marston Wins State Communications Award from Kansas Association of County Agricultural Agents

Friday, April 18

McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — Shad Marston, County Extension Agent with McPherson County K-State Research and Extension, recently won State in the Communications Award category from the Kansas Association of County Agricultural Agents. This was for his communication work/audio recordings on Ad Astra Radio! Each Monday,... Read More.

David J. Nutt Fund ‘Legacy’ Grant Recipients Announced

Friday, April 18

McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — The David J. Nutt Fund, administered by the McPherson County Community Foundation, has announced recipients for its annual Legacy grant round. In 2025, the fund will distribute $232,375 to three Lindsborg-area organizations. Legacy grants are designed to create long-term impact in... Read More.

Wildcat Rocketry Wins National Competition, Sets Altitude World Record

Thursday, April 17

MANHATTAN, Kan. — Kansas State University's Wildcat Rocketry team made history at the 2025 Argonia Cup by taking first place in the national collegiate rocketry competition and breaking a world record. K-State's student team is the first from Kansas to win the competition —... Read More.

McPherson Celebrates New Fire Station 2 with Ribbon Cutting and Unexpected Call to Action

Tuesday, April 15

McPHERSON, Kan. — Something unexpected...or maybe not... occurred during Tuesday afternoon's ribbon cutting for the new McPherson Fire Station 2. As Mayor Tom Brown was talking about a hose tower that's part of the new station at 1715 North Main, pagers went off calling firefighters... Read More.

Ad Astra Radio’s April Classroom Hero Tammy Feil, Presented by Peoples Bank and Trust

Tuesday, April 15

McPHERSON, Kan. — Ad Astra Radio is proud to announce Tammy Feil, Canton-Galva Elementary School third grade teacher as the most recent recipient of the Classroom Hero Award presented by Peoples Bank and Trust. Each month, Ad Astra Radio randomly selects a different educator, from... Read More.

Goessel Jr./Sr. High School Welcomes New Principal Kenroy Wilson

Tuesday, April 15

GOESSEL, Kan. — USD 411 Goessel Schools announced on Tuesday, April 15 that Mr. Kenroy Wilson has been approved to be the new principal of Goessel Jr./Sr. High School. Mr. Wilson brings over 30 years of educational experience to the school according to a statement... Read More.

McPherson USD 418 to Freeze Meal Prices for 2025-26, Schedules Special Meeting April 22 to Review New Strategic Plan

Tuesday, April 15

McPHERSON, Kan. — For the first time in six years and only the second time since 2016, meal prices for McPherson USD 418 are proposed to stay the same for the 2025-26 school year. Food Service Director Bill Froese told the Board of Education... Read More.

City of McPherson Seeks New Code Enforcement Officer, Moves Forward with Street Projects, Approves Upcoming Events

Tuesday, April 15

McPHERSON, Kan. — The City of McPherson is looking for a new code enforcement officer. City Commissioners have accepted the resignation of Tyler Mermis, effective April 25. Mermis has also been serving as interim zoning administration, and Commissioners authorized the start of the hiring... Read More.

Salina Symphony Youth Choir Celebrates 10th Anniversary Season at April 27 Spring Concert

Monday, April 14

SALINA, Kan. — Celebrate the 10th Anniversary of the Salina Symphony Youth Choir at its Spring Concert Sunday, April 27, at 7 p.m. at University United Methodist Church. The choir will perform alongside special guest Thad Beach, a musician, songwriter, teaching artist, and performer known... Read More.

McPherson County Commissioners Adopt Countywide Burn Ban

Monday, April 14

McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — McPherson County Commissioners have adopted a burn ban for the County. Emergency Management and Communications Director Emily Yates said county fire chiefs requested the ban Monday due to ongoing extremely dry and windy conditions that have created an extreme fire danger,... Read More.

Connecting Entrepreneurial Communities Conference Focuses on Entrepreneurship in Rural Kansas

Monday, April 14

MANHATTAN, Kan. — A first-in-Kansas conference dedicated to supporting rural entrepreneurship will bring together people from across the state this summer. The Connecting Entrepreneurial Communities conference promotes small communities and highlights people, businesses and best practices for creating an entrepreneurial mindset. All... Read More.

Two Area Students Selected as KSHSAA 2025 True Blue Scholarship Winners

Sunday, April 13

TOPEKA, Kan. – The Kansas State High School Activities Association (KSHSAA) in partnership with the Capital Federal Foundation®, announced on Sunday the 34 students selected for the KSHSAA and Capital Federal 2025 True Blue ® Scholarship, a $2,000 scholarship made payable to a two-year... Read More.

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McPherson County Extension Agent Shad Marston Wins State Communications Award from Kansas Association of County Agricultural Agents

David J. Nutt Fund ‘Legacy’ Grant Recipients Announced

Wildcat Rocketry Wins National Competition, Sets Altitude World Record

McPherson Celebrates New Fire Station 2 with Ribbon Cutting and Unexpected Call to Action

Ad Astra Radio’s April Classroom Hero Tammy Feil, Presented by Peoples Bank and Trust

Goessel Jr./Sr. High School Welcomes New Principal Kenroy Wilson

McPherson USD 418 to Freeze Meal Prices for 2025-26, Schedules Special Meeting April 22 to Review New Strategic Plan

City of McPherson Seeks New Code Enforcement Officer, Moves Forward with Street Projects, Approves Upcoming Events

Salina Symphony Youth Choir Celebrates 10th Anniversary Season at April 27 Spring Concert

McPherson County Commissioners Adopt Countywide Burn Ban

Connecting Entrepreneurial Communities Conference Focuses on Entrepreneurship in Rural Kansas

Two Area Students Selected as KSHSAA 2025 True Blue Scholarship Winners

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