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Up to $1,000 Housing Assistance Grants Available for Tornado-Affected Residents in Plevna and Grinnell

Tuesday, July 15

TOPEKA, Kan. — Residents of Plevna (Reno County) and Grinnell (Gove County) who were displaced by the May 18 tornado may now apply for a $1,000 housing assistance grant to help cover emergency housing expenses. These grants are made possible through the collaborative efforts of... Read More.

SEK Boutique Crawl for a Cause Saturday

Tuesday, July 15

Four area boutiques are joining forces for a boutique crawl Saturday, that will also serve as a fundraiser for a Girard boy who suffered a traumatic brain injury last year at daycare. Audacious Boutique in Iola, Jae & Co. in Humboldt, Valley... Read More.

Chickens Remain Banned in Iola City Limits, Iola City Council Approves Items for the Allen County Fair

Tuesday, July 15

IOLA, Kan. — Keeping of chickens remains banned in Iola. The Iola City Council Monday night voted 4-3 against an ordinance that would have legalized keeping of chickens in the city limits, a topic that was brought up in April 2024 and failed on... Read More.

‘Transformative’ $250K SPRINT Grant at Lindsborg Museum Wraps Up Successfully

Tuesday, July 15

LINDSBORG, Kan. — The Lindsborg Old Mill and Swedish Heritage Museum is closing out the books on a quarter- million-dollar grant that permitted impressive improvements. Adam Pracht, Marketing and Communications Director, said that in the two years since receiving the grant, the museum has made... Read More.

Cosmosphere and Ad Astra Academies, USD 313 Launch Innovative STEAM Academy Partnership for Kansas High School Students

Tuesday, July 15

HUTCHINSON, Kan. (July 15, 2025) – The Cosmosphere International SciEd Center and Space Museum, in partnership with Ad Astra Academies and USD 313, is proud to announce the launch of the Ad Astra STEAM Academy, a bold new opportunity for Kansas high school students... Read More.

Kansas State Fair Board Tackles Safety, Sweet Treats, and Structural Assessments

Tuesday, July 15

HUTCHINSON Kan. (July 15, 2025) – The Kansas State Fair Board met this morning to address a range of updates and approvals ahead of the upcoming State Fair, scheduled for September 5th through the 14th. Key discussions included enhancing public safety, exciting new merchandise... Read More.

Chiefs Beat Franchise Tag Deadline, Sign Guard Trey Smith to a 4-year, $94M Deal, AP Source Says

Tuesday, July 15

By Stephen Whyno KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - The Kansas City Chiefs beat the deadline to sign franchise-tagged guard Trey Smith to a multiyear contract, agreeing to terms Tuesday on a $94 million deal, a person with knowledge of the move told The Associated Press. The four-year... Read More.

McPherson USD 418 Board of Education Accepts Quote for Floor Replacement of The Roundhouse

Tuesday, July 15

McPHERSON, Kan. — The June 17-18 rain and windstorm that brought between 7-10 inches of rain and near 90 mile an hour winds resulted in the floor of the McPherson High School Roundhouse being ruined. The McPherson USD 418 Board of Education last night accepted... Read More.

Prairie Land Realtors Reports Area Home Sales Up for June as Prices Varied

Tuesday, July 15

June home sales through Prairie Land Realtors' Mid-Kansas Multiple Listing Service were up 18.1% from June 2024, with 150 homes sold. Total sales volume for the month cane to $35 million, up 43.9% from a year ago. The median sales price region-wide for the month... Read More.

Caller Scams Local Business in Burlington Claiming to be Sheriff’s Office

Tuesday, July 15

BURLINGTON, Kan. — Burlington Police are investigating a scam report involving a local business. Last Friday, an unknown person called the 11th Lane Roastery and deceived two young employees into removing $450 from the register and sending it via a texted bar code to the... Read More.

OCCK, Inc. Opens Employer Registration for the 35th Annual Employment Expo

Tuesday, July 15

The Largest Employment Expo in Salina is Back This October SALINA, Kan. — OCCK, Inc. is excited to announce that registration is now open for the 35th Annual Employment Expo, the largest event of its kind in Salina, Kansas. This year’s Expo will take place... Read More.

McPherson City Commission Sets Hearing to Exceed RNR for 2026 Budget, Police Department Receive Cooling Vests from Department Chaplains

Tuesday, July 15

McPHERSON, Kan. — The McPherson City Commission has adopted a resolution to exceed the Revenue Neutral Rate for their 2026 budget. The Revenue neutral rate for the city as determined by the McPherson County Clerk is 52.051 mills, with the maximum levy set by... Read More.

Up to $1,000 Housing Assistance Grants Available for Tornado-Affected Residents in Plevna and Grinnell

Up to $1,000 Housing Assistance Grants Available for Tornado-Affected Residents in Plevna and Grinnell

SEK Boutique Crawl for a Cause Saturday

Chickens Remain Banned in Iola City Limits, Iola City Council Approves Items for the Allen County Fair

‘Transformative’ $250K SPRINT Grant at Lindsborg Museum Wraps Up Successfully

Cosmosphere and Ad Astra Academies, USD 313 Launch Innovative STEAM Academy Partnership for Kansas High School Students

Kansas State Fair Board Tackles Safety, Sweet Treats, and Structural Assessments

Chiefs Beat Franchise Tag Deadline, Sign Guard Trey Smith to a 4-year, $94M Deal, AP Source Says

McPherson USD 418 Board of Education Accepts Quote for Floor Replacement of The Roundhouse

Prairie Land Realtors Reports Area Home Sales Up for June as Prices Varied

Caller Scams Local Business in Burlington Claiming to be Sheriff’s Office

OCCK, Inc. Opens Employer Registration for the 35th Annual Employment Expo

McPherson City Commission Sets Hearing to Exceed RNR for 2026 Budget, Police Department Receive Cooling Vests from Department Chaplains

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