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Empowering Change: Chevy’s Backpacks Enhance Autism Awareness For First Responders

Wednesday, August 6

McPHERSON, Kan. (Aug. 5, 2025) — Eight-year-old Chevy Settrini visited with the McPherson Sheriff Department, the McPherson Police Department, and the McPherson Fire Department on July 30, 2005, when he donated four backpacks to each department for Autism Awareness. Chevy was diagnosed with Autism... Read More.

Animal Scientist and Autism Advocate Dr. Temple Grandin Worries College Algebra Requirements will Hinder the ‘Next Temple Grandin’

Thursday, November 2

By Brenna Eller HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Dr. Temple Grandin, well-renowned Animal Scientist and Autism Advocate spoke at the Ray & Stella Dillon Lecture Series on Oct. 31 at the Sports Arena in Hutchinson.Dr. Grandin has had a long career designing equipment for meat packing plants... Read More.