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Shop Small Saturday (& All Season Long)

Tuesday, November 21

By the McPherson Chamber of Commerce McPHERSON, Kan. — Small businesses are the heartbeat of our community, the spine of our economy, and the spirit of our towns. Choose to keep your dollars local by shopping small this holiday season.Saturday, Nov. 25 is Small Business... Read More.

Rotary Club to host Boys and Girls Club Youth Presenters: Taysha Rideaux, Camrynn Harris, & Zion Burgess

Thursday, November 16

By the Rotary Club of Hutchinson HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The public is invited to attend on November 20th at 12 noon at the Stringer Fine Arts Center on the campus of Hutchinson Community College, in Hutchinson.Boys and Club Youth: TAYSHA RIDEAUX: Taysha is a junior at... Read More.

McPherson Museum & Arts Foundation Awarded $50K Grant for Native American Exhibit

Tuesday, November 14

By Brenna Eller McPHERSON, Kan. — The McPherson Museum & Arts Foundation received a $50,000 check from Kansas Tourism of the Kansas Department of Commerce today.The museum was one of 14 recipients of the 2023 Attraction Development Grant. The grant will fund a Native... Read More.

Big 12 to Add Beach Volleyball & Women’s Lacrosse

Sunday, November 12

IRVING, Tex. (Big12Sports.com) – The Big 12 will add beach volleyball and women’s lacrosse starting in 2024-25, the Conference announced today. With these additions the Conference’s total sponsored sports increases to 25, including 15 women’s sports.“Beach volleyball and women’s lacrosse are both experiencing growth... Read More.

Boys & Girls Clubs of Hutchinson to Name 2024 Hutchinson Youth of the Year

Friday, November 3

By Boys & Girls Clubs of Hutchinson HUTCHINSON, Kan. — On Thursday, December 7th the Boys & Girls Clubs of Hutchinson will host its annual Youth of the Year Banquet. Three finalists will compete for the title of 2024 Hutchinson Youth of the Year. Being... Read More.

Reno County Child Care Task Force Secures Additional $146,180 in Accelerator & Innovation Grants

Wednesday, October 18

By Reno County Child Care Task Force RENO COUNTY, Kan. — The Reno County Child Care Task Force, in cooperation with the Hutchinson/Reno County Chamber of Commerce, is excited to announce the receipt of $146,180 of additional funding from the Child Care Capacity Accelerator Grant.... Read More.

Moran, Marshall, Estes & Mann Respond to Agreement to Resolve Water Needs in Rattlesnake Creek Watershed

Thursday, October 12

By the Office of U.S. Senator for Kansas Jerry Moran WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Jerry Moran (R-Kan.), Roger Marshall (R-Kan.) along with U.S. Representatives Ron Estes (KS-04) and Tracey Mann (KS-01) respond to the new agreement to resolve the water needs in Rattlesnake Creek Watershed.U.S.... Read More.

City Council Approves Agreement with Interfaith Housing & Community Services, Resolutions Adopted

Tuesday, October 3

By Lucky Kidd HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson City Council Tuesday approved a program administration agreement with Interfaith Housing & Community Services Inc., for a down payment assistance program.This is funded through a general fund allocation of the city through the Hutchinson Housing Commission and... Read More.

Hutch Fest Taking Place this Friday & Saturday (Oct. 6 & 7) in Downtown Hutch

Monday, October 2

By Hutch Rec HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutch Rec, in a partnership with the Downtown Hutch Rod Run, are excited to release the line-up of activities and events taking place during Hutch Fest on Oct. 6 & 7 in Downtown Hutchinson.Featured events include:Downtown Hutchinson Rod... Read More.

Annual Fair on the Square, Car & Truck Show

Friday, September 22

By Ad Astra News LYONS Kan. — The annual arts and crafts show, Fair on the Square put together by the Lyons Chamber of Commerce attracts vendors from all over who will set up their tables and booths on Rice County Courthouse Square. This event... Read More.

McPherson College Ranks In U.S. News & World Report “Best College” List

Tuesday, September 19

By McPherson College McPHERSON, Kan. – For the eighth consecutive year, McPherson College has earned recognition by U.S. News & World Report in its 2023-24 “Best Colleges” list for Regional Colleges in the Midwest. This year, the college climbed 10 places in the rankings. Additionally,... Read More.

Floss & Needle Ribbon Cutting Sept. 14

Monday, September 18

By Brenna Eller McPHERSON, Kan. — The destination for all things cross-stitching, Floss & Needle, located at 206 S. Centennial Dr., has just opened up in McPherson. Chamber Ambassador Casey Justus of Ad Astra Radio welcomed everyone to the Ribbon Cutting for the new cross-stitching business... Read More.