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USDA announces disaster assistance in six Illinois counties

Wednesday, April 2

The USDA has announced disaster assistance in six Illinois counties due to a severe weather outbreak on February 14th, 2025. Producers in Alexander, Gallatin, Hardin, Massac, Pope and Pulaski Counties should check eligibility for low-interest emergency physical loss loans at their local USDA Service... Read More.

Ag economist expecting additional disaster relief assistance

Monday, March 31

An ag economist at the University of Illinois is expecting farmers to see additional disaster assistance through the American Relief Act of 2025. Gary Schnitkey says the legislation includes $21 billion that was allocated for natural disasters. “This is a continuation of the WHIP... Read More.

Export group backs foreign cold storage assistance bill

Tuesday, March 25

Proposed legislation would invest in foreign market cold storage infrastructure, allowing more U.S. frozen food exports. The Fortifying Refrigeration Infrastructure and Developing Global Exports or FRIDGE Act was reintroduced in the U.S. House Tuesday. Lowell Randel, Senior Vice President of Government and Legal Affairs... Read More.

ECAP assistance expected to start next week

Wednesday, March 12

The USDA is expected to roll out the first round of Emergency Commodity Assistance Program (ECAP) funds starting next week. Brooke Appleton, USDA’s deputy under secretary for farm production and conservation, says the funding was allocated in the Continuing Resolution passed by Congress last December. ... Read More.

McPherson County Community Foundation to Offer Free Tax Return Assistance

Friday, January 24

McPHERSON, Kan. — The McPherson County Community Foundation (MCCF) is now accepting appointments for its newly launched Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program. Appointments will be available on select days from Feb. 10 through Mar. 31.The VITA program, operated by the IRS for over... Read More.

McPherson City Commission Approves McPherson Fire Department Dive Team Fees for Non-Emergency Water Recovery Assistance

Tuesday, December 10

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON, Kan. — Based on a request from the Fire Department, McPherson City Commissioners Tuesday approved fees for non-emergency water recovery assistance. As presented by Fire Chief Chad Mayberry, the fees would allow for recovery of costs incurred when the department's dive... Read More.

Applications now open for Kansas Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP)

Monday, November 18

Program can help qualifying Evergy customers pay their bills By Evergy, Inc. TOPEKA, Kan. — Starting today, Evergy Kansas customers who need financial assistance keeping their heat on this winter can apply for the 2025 Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP).Kansans can apply Monday, November 18... Read More.

Marshall’s Office Offers Assistance to Kansans in Israel

Monday, October 9

By the Office of U.S. Senator for Kansas Roger Marshall M.D. SALINA, Kan. – In response to the ongoing deadly attacks on Israel, U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D., has announced his office’s assistance in helping any Kansan in Israel safely evacuate to a neighboring country... Read More.

Volunteer Center’s Tax Assistance Site Opens Next Week

Monday, January 23

HUTCHINSON, Kan. The Volunteer Center of Reno County's Volunteer Income Tax Assistance site, located inside the Salvation Army, 700 N. Walnut St., will be open Tuesday, January 31st through Thursday, April 13th. Assistance will be available on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 8:30 a.m.... Read More.