McPherson News

KDOT Announces Approved December Bids for State Highway Construction and Maintenance Projects

Thursday, January 16

The Kansas Department of Transportation announces approved bids for state highway construction and maintenance projects. The letting took place Dec. 18, 2024, in Topeka. Some of the bids may include multiple projects that have been bundled based on proximity and type of work. District One... Read More.

McPherson USD 418 to Host Community Focus Groups Jan. 16 and Jan. 27: USD 418 Board Meeting Highlights

Wednesday, January 15

McPHERSON, Kan. — The USD 418 Board of Education held their regular monthly meeting on January 13, 2025. The Board has scheduled two special meetings for January 16 and January 27 at 6:00PM to host Community Focus Groups. These groups are part of our ongoing... Read More.

City of Newton to Accept $3M State Grant to Extend Sand Creek Bike Path

Wednesday, January 15

By the City of Newton NEWTON, Kan. — At Tuesday’s meeting, the City Commission approved moving forward with accepting almost $3 million in grant money to partially fund an extension of the Sand Creek Bike Path. Last summer, the City applied for Transportation Alternatives funding from... Read More.

City of McPherson Approves Change Order on Purchase of New Ambulance, Hears Annual EMS Report

Tuesday, January 14

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON, Kan. — McPherson City Commissioners approved a change order on purchase of a new Ambulance. EMS director Will Moore said there was an increase of $3,956 in the chassis cost from the bid originally accepted last April. This brings the total... Read More.

McPherson County Community Foundation Announces Retirement of President & CEO Becky Goss

Monday, January 13

By McPherson County Community Foundation McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — The McPherson County Community Foundation (MCCF) announced that its President and CEO, Becky Goss, will retire at the end of 2025. Goss, who has been with the Foundation since its inception in January 2001, has served... Read More.

New President Named for Hesston College

Monday, January 13

By Lucky Kidd HESSTON, Kan. — Mark Landes was named the 10th president of Hesston College on Monday. Landes, who previously worked for the college from 2013 to 2019 as vice president of finance and operations and during which time he was twice acting president... Read More.

Lindsborg Community Hospital Names New Administrator

Monday, January 13

SALINA, Kan. — Lindsborg Community Hospital (LCH) will officially welcome its new administrator, Mark Rooker near the end of January. Salina Regional Health Center CEO, Joel Phelps shared with the hospital that the new administrator had been selected on Monday. Rooker has had 27 years of... Read More.

McPherson College Presents Boston Brass

Monday, January 13

By McPherson College McPHERSON, Kan. — Boston Brass brings its one-of-a-kind musical experience to the McPherson College stage in a Fern Lingenfelter Artist Series Concert on Sunday, January 26, at 7:30 p.m. at McPherson College’s Brown Auditorium. Admission to the concert is free. McPherson College... Read More.

Kansas Tourism Unveils 2025 Kansas Travel Guide

Monday, January 13

By the Kansas Department of Commerce Kansas Tourism Friday announced the release of the highly anticipated 2025 Kansas Travel Guide, a comprehensive and free resource designed to inspire exploration of the Sunflower State. The guide is available in both print and digital format, just... Read More.

McPherson County Community Foundation Announces $2.5 for 25 Campaign

Thursday, January 9

By the McPherson County Community Foundation McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — 2026 marks a special milestone year for the McPherson County Community Foundation (MCCF), as it celebrates 25 years of service to McPherson County Communities. Over the years the Foundation has worked with organizations to create... Read More.

Bethany College Welcomes Christina Highsmith as Director of Marketing and Communications

Wednesday, January 8

By Bethany College LINDSBORG, KS., JAN. 7, 2025 — Bethany College is excited to welcome Christina Highsmith as Director of Marketing and Communications to its leadership team. Highsmith brings a wealth of experience in nonprofit marketing, media, and creative collaborations, making her an exceptional... Read More.

McPherson City Commission Discusses Winter Storm Challenges Faced Over Weekend, Approve Police Department Promotions

Tuesday, January 7

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON, Kan. — Some McPherson Board of Public Utilities Customers north of McPherson were without power for a brief period over the weekend. Information presented during this Tuesday's McPherson City Commission meeting indicated the initial outage affected around a dozen customers, but... Read More.

KDOT Announces Approved December Bids for State Highway Construction and Maintenance Projects

McPherson USD 418 to Host Community Focus Groups Jan. 16 and Jan. 27: USD 418 Board Meeting Highlights

City of Newton to Accept $3M State Grant to Extend Sand Creek Bike Path

City of McPherson Approves Change Order on Purchase of New Ambulance, Hears Annual EMS Report

McPherson County Community Foundation Announces Retirement of President & CEO Becky Goss

New President Named for Hesston College

Lindsborg Community Hospital Names New Administrator

McPherson College Presents Boston Brass

Kansas Tourism Unveils 2025 Kansas Travel Guide

McPherson County Community Foundation Announces $2.5 for 25 Campaign

Bethany College Welcomes Christina Highsmith as Director of Marketing and Communications

McPherson City Commission Discusses Winter Storm Challenges Faced Over Weekend, Approve Police Department Promotions

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60th Annual Barbed Wire Festival

McPherson County All Schools Day

2026 McPherson Gem & Mineral Club Annual Show & Sale

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