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City of McPherson Hires Code Enforcement and Sanitation Officer

Tuesday, November 4

McPHERSON, Kan. — The City of McPherson has hired a new Code Enforcement and Sanitation Officer. City Commissioners Tuesday approved a conditional job offer to Christopher Harrington to fill that position, subject to completion of pre-employment testing. If that all checks out, Harrington will start... Read More.

Lindsborg City Council Approves Health Insurance Renewal, Budget Purchases and Purple Heart City Designation

Monday, November 3

LINDSBORG, Kan. — The Lindsborg City Council Monday night approved a 2026 health insurance renewal carrying a 15 percent premium increase. In that regard, the city is very fortunate in that some cities Freedom Claims, the city's benefit manager, works with are being quoted... Read More.

K-State Extension, KU Cancer Center Partner to Boost Cancer Screenings Statewide

Monday, November 3

Early detection is key to surviving cancer, officials say MANHATTAN, Kan. — Two of Kansas’ leading institutions are joining forces to help residents across the state take charge of their health through regular cancer screenings. Kansas State University Extension and The University of Kansas Cancer Center... Read More.

McPherson County Commissioners Hear Public Works 2026 Project Plan Proposal

Monday, November 3

McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — McPherson County Public Works Director David Bohnenblust presented a proposed 2026 project plan to McPherson County Commissioners Monday. 23.6 miles of asphalt mill and overlay is planned, the largest part of this is a mill and overlay of 5th Avenue from... Read More.

McPherson College Hosts Area Art Student Gallery Exhibition

Monday, November 3

McPHERSON, Kan. — Each year, McPherson College invites Kansas high school students to exhibit their best art and compete for prizes and scholarships at the Art POP exhibition in Friendship Hall at the college. This year, Ann Zerger, professor emeritus of McPherson College and... Read More.

McPherson County Community Foundation Scholarship Process Opens Nov. 15

Thursday, October 30

MCPHERSON, KAN. — The McPherson County Community Foundation (MCCF) regular and adult learning scholarship application processes will officially open on Nov. 15, 2025. Requirements of scholarships will vary, but applications will be accepted from all graduating students or adult learners in McPherson County. The final... Read More.

Kansas Cold Weather Rule Takes Effect November 1

Tuesday, October 28

TOPEKA, Kan. — The Cold Weather Rule, designed to help Kansans who are behind on their utility payments avoid disconnection during the winter months, will begin on Saturday, November 1 and remain in effect through March 31. While the Cold Weather Rule is in effect,... Read More.

Salina City Commission Accepts Multiple Project Bids

Tuesday, October 28

SALINA, Kan. — The Salina City Commission Monday accepted several project bids, one of which was the last section of the median reconstruction project on Broadway between Republic and Cloud awarded to Prairie Landworks of McPherson. Their bid with a $50,000 contingency added by... Read More.

McPherson Habitat For Humanity Begins New Home

Tuesday, October 28

McPHERSON, Kan. — State Farm Insurance employees from the Jim LaDuke and Galen Shields agency “don their hard hats” to help McPherson Habitat for Humanity begin their 43rd new home in McPherson County located at 920 N Maple in McPherson! Habitat for Humanity builds... Read More.

USD 418 Work Session Provides Answers, Generates More Questions

Tuesday, October 28

McPHERSON, Kan. — As the McPherson USD 418 Board of Education discussed what was learned at community meetings last week, a few things cleared up - but a lot more questions are being raised. During a work session Monday night that also included Blaine Cash... Read More.

McPherson City Commissioners Approve Cash Incentive Program for Homeowners Relocating to McPherson

Tuesday, October 28

McPHERSON, Kan. — A cash incentive program for homeowners relocating to McPherson was approved by City Commissioners Tuesday. The program provides a cash incentive payment of $5,000 payable to the closing agent on behalf of the successful applicant provided the home and buyers are... Read More.

Prairie View Launches Community Needs Assessment Across Harvey, Marion, and McPherson Counties

Tuesday, October 28

NEWTON, Kan. — Prairie View, Inc. has launched a new Community Needs Assessment survey to better understand and address the behavioral health needs of residents across Harvey, Marion, and McPherson counties. The survey, available in both English and Spanish, is open from October 27 through... Read More.