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ReUse It Center July Donations

Wednesday, July 24

By the ReUse It Center McPHERSON, Kan. — The ReUse It Center was able to donate $4,500 for the month of July! A huge thank you to all volunteers and customers who make this possible! Live Free Ministries & The Omega Project The Omega Project is... Read More.

Iola Area Chamber of Commerce and Tourism Executive Director to Retire, Effective Aug. 21, 2024

Wednesday, July 24

By Brenna Eller IOLA, Kan. — Iola Area Chamber of Commerce and Tourism Executive Director Robin Schallie announced today that she will be retiring from her position effective Aug. 21, 2024. Taking over as Executive Director will be Kelly Sigg. In a letter addressed to Chamber... Read More.

Time may change us, but success doesn’t change Blackims or Monarchs

Wednesday, July 24

By Brad Hallier Life has changed quite a bit for Marc Blackim in the last 12 months. Two of those changes were life-altering. One, his daughter Morgan was married in late May to Austin McGinnes. The other happened nearly 365 days ago. On Aug. 12, 2023,... Read More.

Four Cougars Earn National Scholar of the Year Awards

Wednesday, July 24

-- BARTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE ATHLETICS RELEASE -- GREAT BEND, Kan. (BartonSports.com) - Four student-athletes from Barton Community College received Academic Scholars of the Year by their respective sport organizations for the 2023-24 academic year. Lucas Constante of the men's soccer team... Read More.

Corrected Ticket Prices Announced for 2024 Great Bend Airfest

Wednesday, July 24

By the Great Bend Airport GREAT BEND, Kan. — The Great Bend Airfest Committee has identified that incorrect ticket prices were previously released in various media forms for the 2024 Great Bend Airfest, taking place from September 20-22, 2024. Please refer to the correct ticket... Read More.

Pay Real Estate Taxes by July 31 to Avoid Further Fees and Interest

Wednesday, July 24

By the Reno County Kansas Government RENO COUNTY, Kan. (Jul 22, 2024) — The Reno County Treasurer would like to provide taxpayers with a list of 2023 real estate taxes remaining unpaid. Please check the list to see if you still owe 2023 taxes on... Read More.

Donation Items Requested for 19th Annual Sunflower Diversified Services Charity Gala, Sept. 28

Wednesday, July 24

By the Great Bend Chamber of Commerce GREAT BEND, Kan. — Donations are now being accepted for the live and silent auctions at the 19th annual Sunflower Diversified Services Charity Gala. The event is scheduled for 5:30 to 10 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 28, at the Columbus... Read More.

Boil Water Advisory Rescinded for YMCA Camp Hyde Inc., Sedgwick County

Wednesday, July 24

By the Kansas Department of Health and Environment SEDGWICK COUNTY, Kan. — The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has rescinded a boil water advisory for the YMCA Camp Hyde Inc. public water supply system located in Sedgwick County. The advisory was issued because... Read More.

2024 Tabor Bluejay Football Schedule Set

Tuesday, July 23

-- TABOR COLLEGE ATHLETICS RELEASE -- HILLSBORO, Kan. (TaborBluejays.com) – The 2024 Tabor College Bluejay Football schedule has been set. This season marks the second season of the new divisional format in the Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference (KCAC) and the second season for the Bluejays... Read More.

Drainage Project to Begin Monday, Intersection at Euclid and Ash to Close

Tuesday, July 23

By the City of McPherson McPHERSON, Kan. — Contractor Vogts-Parga Construction, LLC is scheduled to begin work on the Elm Street Drainage Project — Euclid Extension on Monday, July 29, 2024. During Phase I of the project, the intersection of Ash and East Euclid Street... Read More.

Legendary Pizza Ranch Guest Re-Completes Sunflower State in Quest to Visit All Locations

Tuesday, July 23

By Brenna Eller McPHERSON, Kan. — Jason Halkias, an Iowa man who has become known as the Legendary Pizza Ranch Guest across the United States visited the Pizza Ranch in McPherson on Monday, July 22 on an important mission to visit all 224 locations. "I'm up... Read More.

Kansas Arts Commission Funds Creative Projects Across State

Tuesday, July 23

By the Kansas Department of Commerce TOPEKA, Kan. — Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland today announced $1,295,450 has been awarded to 108 recipients in the latest round of Kansas Arts Commission (KAC) grant funding. The funds will support museums, arts education,... Read More.