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McPherson County Community Foundation Releases $34,800 in December

McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — The McPherson County Community Foundation and the Moundridge Foundation have announced their grant recipients for December 2025. This cycle the Foundation released over $34,800 to organizations across the county. These distributions came from three different community funds. McPherson County General Grants Night... Read More.

CHS Owners Elect Five Board Members

Owners of CHS, a global agribusiness and the nation’s leading cooperative, elected five board members to three-year terms during the 2025 CHS Annual Meeting held Dec. 4-5 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The following leaders were reelected to the CHS Board of Directors: Alan Holm, who raises... Read More.

Caring for Poinsettias

K-State horticulture expert says popular holiday plant can be maintained year-round  MANHATTAN, Kan. — In all their colorful glory, poinsettias are a great addition to any home during the holiday season.  Ranging from red, white, green, pink or a color combination, poinsettias can be maintained year-round,... Read More.

Sentencing Delayed in 2024 Firearm Incident in Inman

McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — Sentencing for a man who discharged a weapon into two homes and a vehicle in Inman in December 2024 has been continued. According to the McPherson County Attorney's Office the sentencing for Benjamin Schwindt that was to have taken place... Read More.

Kansas Broadband Receives Federal Approval for $166.6M BEAD Final Proposal 

TOPEKA, Kan. (December 8, 2025) – Governor Laura Kelly announced today that the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) has approved the Kansas Office of Broadband Development’s (KOBD) $166.6 million final proposal for the Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment (BEAD) program. The approval represents... Read More.

Buying Firewood? Knowing Heat Values Could Aid Your Choice

K-State horticulture expert gives tips for choosing firewood MANHATTAN, Kan. — Not all firewood is created equal. That’s the word from Kansas State University horticulture expert Cynthia Domenghini, who said the wood from some tree species produces more heat than others. High on the list are red,... Read More.

David J. Nutt Legacy Grants Now Open

McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — The McPherson County Community Foundation (MCCF) is pleased to announce that the David J. Nutt Legacy grant cycle is open now through Jan. 15, 2026. All organizations operating within the Lindsborg community are eligible to apply. The Legacy grant cycle provides... Read More.

Evergy Urges Holiday Light and Decoration Safety

Follow these guidelines for a safe and merry holiday season  KANSAS CITY, Mo. (December 4, 2025) — The holiday season is here. As families get ready to put up holiday decorations, Evergy is reminding customers to be safe with both indoor and outdoor holiday... Read More.