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ReUse It Center Donates $5,000 in April to Local Organizations

Wednesday, May 7

McPHERSON, Kan. — The ReUse It Center was able to donate $5,000 in April thanks to the help of its shoppers and volunteers over the month. STEPMC - $3,500 STEPMC Executive Director Angie Brunk on the left and ReUse It Center store manager Shulah Neff on... Read More.

Ad Astra Radio’s April Classroom Hero John Clark, Presented by Heartland Credit Union

Friday, May 2

BUHLER, Kan. — Ad Astra Radio is proud to announce John Clark, Buhler High School Agriculture Education Teacher and FFA Advisor, as the most recent Classroom Hero presented by Heartland Credit Union.Each month, Ad Astra Radio honors a different educator, selected from community nominations,... Read More.

Kansas Announces April Total Tax Collections at $1.33B; 1.3% Above Estimate

Thursday, May 1

TOPEKA, Kan. — In April 2025, the State of Kansas reported total tax collections of $1.33 billion, exceeding estimates by $17.6 million or 1.3%. Compared to April 2024, total tax collections were down 5.9%.Governor Laura Kelly emphasized the importance of maintaining fiscally responsible budgeting... Read More.

Hutch Rec to Host Youth Adaptive Track Meet on April 23

Tuesday, April 22

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutch Rec will host area adaptive youth at the annual Youth Adaptive Track Meet on April 23, sponsored by Kiwanis of Downtown Hutchinson.This year’s meet features 66 participants in 7th-12th grades from Hutchinson, Buhler, and Nickerson school districts. It also includes... Read More.

Hutchinson/Reno County Chamber of Commerce Announces Upcoming Legislative Forum Saturday, April 26

Tuesday, April 22

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson/Reno County Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the upcoming 2025 Legislative Forum:Saturday, April 26: 9:00am – 10:30 a.m. at the Stringer Fine Arts Center, Gallery Theatre – 600 E. 11th, HutchinsonThe Reno County legislators invited to... Read More.

USD 245’s Journey to Groundbreaking

Tuesday, April 22

LeRoy, Kan. (April 21, 2025) — The journey to this groundbreaking day began in the fall of 2021. USD 245 pursued a bond election, their first since 1980 when a gym was built in LeRoy. The district's aim was to identify and address the evolving... Read More.

Hedrick Exotic Animal Farm and Bed & Breakfast Receives Hutchinson/Reno County Chamber of Commerce Small Business Award for April

Thursday, April 17

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson/Reno County Chamber of Commerce is pleased to present the April Small Business Award to Hedrick Exotic Animal Farm and Bed & Breakfast. This incredible business began in 1979 with Joe Hedrick, a man whose love for animals was born... Read More.

Ad Astra Radio’s April Classroom Hero Tammy Feil, Presented by Peoples Bank and Trust

Tuesday, April 15

McPHERSON, Kan. — Ad Astra Radio is proud to announce Tammy Feil, Canton-Galva Elementary School third grade teacher as the most recent recipient of the Classroom Hero Award presented by Peoples Bank and Trust. Each month, Ad Astra Radio randomly selects a different educator, from... Read More.

McPherson USD 418 to Freeze Meal Prices for 2025-26, Schedules Special Meeting April 22 to Review New Strategic Plan

Tuesday, April 15

McPHERSON, Kan. — For the first time in six years and only the second time since 2016, meal prices for McPherson USD 418 are proposed to stay the same for the 2025-26 school year. Food Service Director Bill Froese told the Board of Education... Read More.

Barton County Commission Honors Former County Treasurer Jan Karlin, Proclaims April 8, 2025 as “Jan Karlin Day”

Tuesday, April 15

BARTON COUNTY, Kan. — The Barton County Commission honored former County Treasurer Jan Karlin during the Commission Meeting on Tuesday April, 15, proclaiming April 8, 2025 as Jan Karlin Day in honor of Karlin’s long and trailblazing service to Barton County. Karlin passed away... Read More.

Salina Symphony Youth Choir Celebrates 10th Anniversary Season at April 27 Spring Concert

Monday, April 14

SALINA, Kan. — Celebrate the 10th Anniversary of the Salina Symphony Youth Choir at its Spring Concert Sunday, April 27, at 7 p.m. at University United Methodist Church.The choir will perform alongside special guest Thad Beach, a musician, songwriter, teaching artist, and performer known... Read More.

McPherson County Community Foundation Releases $63,000 in April

Friday, April 11

McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — The McPherson County Community Foundation and the Moundridge Foundation have announced their grant recipients for April 2025. This cycle the Foundation released over $63,000 to organizations across the county. These distributions came from three different community funds. McPherson County Community Foundation... Read More.