McPherson News

Bethany College Names Dr. Laura Crawley as 16th President

Friday, February 28

LINDSBORG, Kan. (Feb 27. 2025) — The Bethany College Board of Trustees is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Laura Crawley as the 16th president of Bethany College. Dr. Crawley, a distinguished leader in higher education, brings a wealth of experience in academic... Read More.

Ad Astra Radio’s February Classroom Hero Recipient Stevie Stockham Presented by Peoples Bank and Trust

Wednesday, February 26

McPHERSON, Kan. — Ad Astra Radio is proud to announce Stevie Stockham, Lincoln Elementary School first 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.

McPherson County Commissioners Approve Flock Cameras and Approve Neighborhood Revitalization Plan for Moundridge

Tuesday, February 25

McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — McPherson County Commissioners Monday approved purchase of four Flock license tag readers for the Sheriff's Office. The office has been using these readers on a 90-day trial, and through that they have been able to make some cases. Flock cameras are... Read More.

McPherson City Commissioners Hear Project Updates, Approve New Vehicle Purchases and Upcoming Events

Tuesday, February 25

McPHERSON, Kan. — Work has resumed on the Euclid Extension of the Elm Street Drainage project. Public Works Director Jeff Woodward gave the McPherson City Commission an update Tuesday, and said the contractor moved back in Monday and has uncovered the base, and as... Read More.

McPherson High School Student Lane Turner Presented Rudd Scholarship Monday

Tuesday, February 25

McPHERSON, Kan. — McPherson High School senior Lane Turner and his parents were surprised by Rudd Foundation representatives Monday, as they presented Lane with a $100,000 scholarship and a full 4-year ride to Kansas State University. The Rudd Foundation strives to help those with... Read More.

Sens. Moran, Warner Lead Introduction of Legislation to Prevent Taxation of Broadband Deployment Grants

Monday, February 24

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) and Mark Warner (D-Va.) led 10 of their colleagues in introducing legislation to amend the Internal Revenue Code to make certain that federal broadband deployment funding will not be considered taxable income. Grants awarded to broadband providers... Read More.

Sens. Moran, Fischer, Boozman, Budd Introduce Legislation to Improve Community Care Scheduling for Veterans

Monday, February 24

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) – chairman of the Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs – and Sens. Deb Fischer (R-Neb.), John Boozman (R-Ark.) and Ted Budd (R-N.C.) introduced legislation that would permanently authorize and expand the External Provider Scheduling (EPS) Program... Read More.

Sens. Moran, Fischer, Duckworth Reintroduce Legislation to Make E15 Sales Year-Round

Friday, February 21

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Jerry Moran (R-Kan.), Deb Fischer (R-Neb.) and Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.) reintroduced the Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act of 2025 to allow year-round, nationwide sale of E15. The senators were also joined by Sens. Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.V.), Amy... Read More.

McPherson County Community Foundation and Moundridge Foundation Releases Over $52,000 in February

Thursday, February 20

McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — The McPherson County Community Foundation and the Moundridge Foundation have announced their grant recipients for February 2025. This cycle the Foundation released over $52,000 to organizations across the county. These distributions came from three different community funds. McPherson County Community Foundation... Read More.

Eisenhower Elementary School Fifth Grade Student Wins 2025 McPherson County All Schools Day Button Contest

Wednesday, February 19

McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — The McPherson County All Schools Day Button design contest has a winner. This year's design was made by Eisenhower Elementary School 5th grade student Grant Timson. Grant will receive a $200 prize for submitting the winning entry, which will be featured... Read More.

Smoky Valley USD 400 Launches Search for New Superintendent

Wednesday, February 19

LINDSBORG, Kan. — The process of hiring a new Superintendent of Schools for Smoky Valley USD 400 has begun. Current Superintendent Heath Hogan is leaving to become the Superintendent of Salina USD 305, which was announced Monday. As part of the process, USD 400 is asking... Read More.

2025 Marks the 20th Anniversary Celebration and Grand Finale of Symphony in the Flint Hills: Tickets on Sale March 1

Wednesday, February 19

COTTONWOOD FALLS, KS. — The 20th Annual Symphony in the Flint Hills Signature Event will take place on Saturday, June 14, at Evans Family Ranch in Chase County. Tickets go on sale Saturday, March 1, at 10 a.m. This milestone year marks not only the... Read More.

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Bethany College Names Dr. Laura Crawley as 16th President

Ad Astra Radio’s February Classroom Hero Recipient Stevie Stockham Presented by Peoples Bank and Trust

McPherson County Commissioners Approve Flock Cameras and Approve Neighborhood Revitalization Plan for Moundridge

McPherson City Commissioners Hear Project Updates, Approve New Vehicle Purchases and Upcoming Events

McPherson High School Student Lane Turner Presented Rudd Scholarship Monday

Sens. Moran, Warner Lead Introduction of Legislation to Prevent Taxation of Broadband Deployment Grants

Sens. Moran, Fischer, Boozman, Budd Introduce Legislation to Improve Community Care Scheduling for Veterans

Sens. Moran, Fischer, Duckworth Reintroduce Legislation to Make E15 Sales Year-Round

McPherson County Community Foundation and Moundridge Foundation Releases Over $52,000 in February

Eisenhower Elementary School Fifth Grade Student Wins 2025 McPherson County All Schools Day Button Contest

Smoky Valley USD 400 Launches Search for New Superintendent

2025 Marks the 20th Anniversary Celebration and Grand Finale of Symphony in the Flint Hills: Tickets on Sale March 1

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