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ACC Celebrates Innovation and Service at Annual Awards Ceremony

Friday, December 12

IOLA, Kan. — Allen Community College honored outstanding employees during its annual Service and Recognition Awards ceremony Dec. 12 in the ACC Student Life Center, with the League for Innovation Excellence Awards taking center stage.The League for Innovation Excellence Award recognizes faculty and staff... Read More.

Diversicare Healthcare Services Celebrates Midwest CNA of the Year

Wednesday, October 22

Brentwood, TN (Oct. 21, 2025) — Diversicare Healthcare Services, LLC, proudly hosted its Midwest CNA Banquet on September 25, 2025, at Terradyne Country Club in Andover, KS. This special event recognized Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) from across Diversicare’s Kansas centers for their unwavering commitment... Read More.

Canton-Galva Volleyball Advances to 1A-DI Sub-State, Senior Celebrates Milestone

Wednesday, October 22

OLPE, Kan. - The Canton-Galva High School Volleyball team played in their 1A-DI Regional Quad in Olpe on Tuesday, Oct. 21, finishing as Regional Runners-Up to advance to Sub-State. Senior Trinity Espinoza celebrated a milestone of 1000 digs during the evening.The Canton-Galva Eagles entered... Read More.

Chamber Ribbon Cutting Celebrates New Ownership and Fresh Vision at Sunflower Estates

Monday, October 20

GREAT BEND, Kan. — The Great Bend Chamber of Commerce held a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for Sunflower Estates, a Mobile Home and RV Community, on Thursday, October 9th, 2025.Formerly known as Finer Mobile Home Park, Sunflower Estates is now under new ownership dedicated to... Read More.

Bullpup Volleyball Celebrates Senior Night with Pair of Wins

Wednesday, October 15

McPHERSON, Kan. - McPherson High School Volleyball celebrated its six seniors on Tuesday, Oct. 14, winning both of their matches on Senior Night in the MHS Auxiliary Gym.The Bullpups defeated Wellington in their first match 2-1 (25-23, 24-26, 25-19) before closing off the day with... Read More.

Nickerson Celebrates Homecoming with First Win of the Season

Saturday, October 11

The Nickerson Panthers celebrated Homecoming Night by getting their first victory of the 2025 season.Nickerson, now 1-5, defeated the Lyons Lions 35-14 Friday night at Detter Stadium in Nickerson. Lyons now is 0-6.Nickerson’s Rylan Morell rushed for 292 yards on 24 carries and scored... Read More.

Clothed in Compassion Celebrates Three Years, Hosts Benefit Auction on October 18

Tuesday, September 30

RENO COUNTY, Kan. — Clothed in Compassion (CiC) is celebrating its third anniversary with a "Fill a Jar, Fill a Heart" Benefit Auction on Saturday, Oct. 18. Every item that is bid on helps provide pediatric therapy care to families in and around Hutchinson.The... Read More.

McPherson County Celebrates National Manufacturing Day with Local Open House Events

Tuesday, September 30

McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — Friday is National Manufacturing Day, which turns the spotlight on a major part of the area's economy. Kasi Morales, executive director of McPherson Industrial Development Company, says they are partnering with National Manufacturing Day.“We just want to make sure... Read More.

Hoisington Head Volleyball Coach Riedl Celebrates 100th Career Win

Wednesday, September 17

HOISINGTON, Kan. - Hoisington High School celebrated Head Volleyball Coach Mykela Riedl's milestone mark of 100 coaching wins.The milestone happened in Hoisington's win over Haven Tuesday, Sept. 9, but the school shared the celebration of Riedl's milestone following a triangular on Tuesday, Sept. 16.Riedl led... Read More.

Nooks & Crannies Floral Celebrates 30 Year Legacy, the Passing of the Torch

Thursday, September 11

McPHERSON, Kan. — It was a celebratory morning at Nooks & Crannies Floral as owners of nearly 30 years Susan Hawley and Linda Allen officially passed the torch (or stems) over to Tonya Robertson and Deseri Orlanzzini.Casey Justus, ambassador for the McPherson Chamber of... Read More.

Kansas Pro Wash Celebrates 5 Years of Service with Ribbon Cutting

Saturday, August 2

GREAT BEND, Kan. — The Great Bend Chamber of Commerce is thrilled to celebrate five strong years of service from one of Central Kansas’s most hardworking businesses, Kansas Pro Wash. A Ribbon Cutting Ceremony was held on Thursday, July 31st, 2025.Founded in 2020 by... Read More.

Great Bend Economic Development Celebrates Five Years of Growth Under Sara Arnberger’s Leadership; Begins Search for New President

Wednesday, June 25

GREAT BEND, Kan. — The Board of Directors of Great Bend Economic Development (GBED) announces the upcoming departure of President Sara Arnberger, who will be stepping down in mid-July after five years of leadership.During her tenure, Arnberger led GBED through an extraordinary period of... Read More.