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MCCF Announces April Grant Awards

Thursday, April 9

The McPherson County Community Foundation and the Moundridge Foundation have announced their grant recipients for April 2026. This cycle the Foundation released over $33,000 to organizations across the county. These distributions came from three different community funds. McPherson County General Grants McPherson Public Library – RFID... Read More.

Sterling High School Spring Sports Update

Thursday, April 9

Boys golf April 7: Golf (JV) at Lyons (2-man scramble 9 holes) Quinton Kilgore-Billy Higgins 1st place 44 Kyla Flickinger-Kasey Spangenberg 51 Kenadee Schmidt-Mikaela Miller 52 Maddox Link-Alex Sowers 55 April 6: Golf at Nickerson Cameron Morris 23rd 96 Lane Weigel 25th 97 Wyatt Newberry 33rd 99 Ian Dillard 47th 108 Boys tennis April 7: HS... Read More.

Area Volleyball Players Picked for KVA All-Star Teams

Thursday, April 9

Buhler High School senior Emerson Waldren will play for the Blue Team and Little River’s Arika Feldman, Halstead’s Katharine Engel and Nickerson’s Delaney Childs will play for the Red Team at the Kansas Volleyball Association 2026 All-Star Match. The KVA All-Star Match, featuring 24 of... Read More.

Six Buhler Bowlers Earn All-State, All-League Recognition

Thursday, April 9

Six Buhler High School bowlers were named to the Ark Valley Chisholm Trail League Division III/IV All-League Team Wednesday. Cheyann Geesling the Kansas Class 4-1A state champion, was named to the AVCTL III/IV Girls First Team and First Team All-State. Aubrey Ewing and Macy Miller were... Read More.

Iola City Council to Hear Demolition List Removal Request Monday

Thursday, April 9

The Iola City Council will be asked Monday to remove a property at 415 North Elm from the condemnation process. At the March 9th meeting the Council adopted a resolution authorizing condemnation of the property and removal of a house. Jeff Heinrich, who... Read More.

K-State Day of Giving Raises over $7.5 million

Thursday, April 9

MANHATTAN, Kan. (k-state.edu) — On Kansas State University's Day of Giving, the K-State family once again demonstrated its extraordinary commitment to advancing academic programs, student success and innovative research. Wildcats reached new heights this year in the second annual 24-hour giving challenge,... Read More.

Maxwell Wildlife Refuge Celebrating 75 Years of Conservation and Preservation

Thursday, April 9

Ever wonder what Kansas looked like before modern development, fences and highways came along? Maxwell Wildlife Refuge, located outside of Canton, KS, offers guided tours and educational experiences to learn about the wildlife, land, and prairie heritage of Kansas. In 1951, Maxwell became home to... Read More.

Barton Volleyball to Deliver Skill Development Camps in Late May

Thursday, April 9

The Barton Community College volleyball program will offer a series of camps in late May, providing instruction opportunities for ages 10-18. In addition to individual skills sessions, the Cougars will also host a multi-day team camp to conclude the week of instruction. All camps will be... Read More.

Barton’s Alvord Named Week 10 KJCCC Division I Player of the Week

Thursday, April 9

Karter Alvord of the Barton Community College softball team has been named the Week 10 Kansas Jayhawk Community College Conference (KJCCC) Division I Player of the Week. Alvord powered Barton to a 3-1 week, hitting .700 (seven-for-10) with eight runs scored and 12 RBI while... Read More.

Horsman Collects KJCCC Jayhawk West Week 10 Player of the Week Honors

Thursday, April 9

Following a 3-1 series victory over Dodge City, redshirt sophomore Kyler Horsman of the Barton Community College baseball team was named the KJCCC Jayhawk West Week 10 Player of the Week. A two-way player, Horsman played a key role in the Cougars' series victory with a... Read More.

Barton Softball Powers Past Pratt with Twinbill Sweep

Thursday, April 9

The Barton Community College softball team combined timely power and composure Thursday afternoon at Cougar Field, holding off a late surge in a 10-8 opener before riding a steady, complete effort in a 4-0 nightcap victory over Pratt Community College. The sweep lifts the Cougars... Read More.

Three Lady Warriors Named to CSC All-District Team

Thursday, April 9

The 2025-26 Academic All-District® Women's Swimming and Diving teams, selected by College Sports Communicators, recognize the nation's top student-athletes for their combined performances on the court and in the classroom. The CSC Academic All-America® program separately recognizes women's volleyball honorees in four divisions —... Read More.