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24th Annual Festival of Remembrance Scheduled for August 15 at a New Location, the 1861 Club

Tuesday, July 8

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The 24th annual Festival of Remembrance, a yearly fundraising auction to benefit Hospice & Homecare of Reno County, has been scheduled for 6 PM, Friday, August 15th at the 1861 Club.This night of fun includes silent and live auctions, raffle drawings... Read More.

Festival of Remembrance Scheduled for August 15th at the 1861 Club

Tuesday, July 8

HUTCHINSON, Kan. (July 8, 2025) - The 24th annual Festival of Remembrance, a yearly fundraising auction to benefit Hospice & Homecare of Reno County, has been scheduled for 6 PM, Friday, August 15th at the 1861 Club.This night of fun includes silent and live... Read More.

City of Lyons’ Natural Gas Rates to Increase Starting in August, Council Discusses City’s Proposed 2026 Budget

Monday, July 7

LYONS, Kan. — Natural gas rates in Lyons will be going up starting in August. On a 4-1 vote, the Lyons City Council Monday approved an increase in the charge per 100 cubic feet of usage the city adds onto what it purchases natural... Read More.

Prairie Land Realtors Mid-Kansas MLS Reports August Home Sales Down, Prices Up

Tuesday, September 10

By Lucky Kidd Area home sales during August through Prairie Land Realtors Mid-Kansas Multiple Listing Service were down 3.3% from a year ago, while median sales prices were up.147 homes were sold through the MLS, with a median Sales price of $170,500 up 4.1 percent... Read More.

Hutchinson/Reno County Chamber of Commerce August Small Business of the Month: Leu + Co Properties

Saturday, August 24

By the Hutchinson/Reno County Chamber of Commerce HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutchinson/Reno County Chamber of Commerce is honored to present the August Small Business Award to a truly exceptional and inspiring company—Leu + Co Properties. Logan and Emily, the dynamic duo behind this thriving business, have... Read More.

McPherson County Community Foundation and Moundridge Foundation August 2024 Grant Recipients

Thursday, August 22

McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — The McPherson County Community Foundation and the Moundridge Foundation announced their grant recipients for August 2024. This cycle, the Foundation released over $41,000 to organizations across the county. These distributions came from three different community funds. McPherson County Grant Recipients:Veterans of... Read More.

ReUse It Center August Donations

Wednesday, August 21

By the ReUse It Center McPHERSON, Kan. — The ReUse It Center was able to donate $4,500 for the month of August thanks to shoppers and volunteers.The following organizations received donations this month: Oxford HouseSTEPMC acquired the Mt Hope Sanctuary House and has turned it into... Read More.

August Virtual Job Fair Offers Kansas Jobseekers Hundreds of Opportunities

Thursday, August 15

By the Kansas Department of Commerce TOPEKA, Kan. (Aug. 14, 2024) — Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland is encouraging both jobseekers and employers searching for new talent to participate in the August Virtual Statewide Job Fair. Hosted by KANSASWORKS, the job... Read More.

Nickerson Home Daycare Provider Britnea Weaver Named August Provider of the Month by Reno County Child Care Task Force

Monday, August 12

By the Reno County Child Task Force HUTCHINSON, Kan., (August 9, 2024) — The Reno County Child Care Task Force is proud to announce that Britnea Weaver, a dedicated home daycare provider from Nickerson, has been named the Provider of the Month for August 2024.... Read More.

Menno Night Live: Schweitzers and Friends Edition Saturday, Aug. 24 at 7 PM

Thursday, August 8

Celebration of 150 Years Since Ancestors Came to US in 1874 - At Eden Mennonite Church, 401 18th Ave., Moundridge, Kansas Six Swiss Sisters. The Six Swiss Sisters will be making their debut at the Schweitzers and Friends Celebration. These ladies met while singing in... Read More.

Schweitzers and Friends — 150 Years Celebration Seminars August 23-24

Thursday, August 8

Schweitzers & Friends — 150 years Celebration at Eden Mennonite Church, Moundridge, KSFriday, August 23 Seminars 7:00 p.m. Keynote Address—Dr. Wynn Goering “The Use of Memory” Wynn Goering, Albuquerque, New Mexico, earned masters and doctoral degrees at the University of Chicago. Wynn farmed with his father, taught... Read More.

“Like a Wonderful Family Reunion” 150th Anniversary Celebration of Swiss Volhynian Mennonite Ancestors Coming to the U.S.

Thursday, August 8

By Glen and Kathy Goering MOUNDRIDGE, Kan. — A Celebration will be held August 23-25, 2024, at Eden Mennonite Church, 401 18th Ave., Moundridge, Kan., for the 150th Anniversary of Swiss Volhynian Mennonite Ancestors Coming to U.S. in 1874.Friday, August 23, 2024, 7:00 p.m. Keynote... Read More.