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McPherson City Commission Meeting Highlights March 11, 2025

Tuesday, March 11

McPHERSON, Kan. — Utility relocation work continues in connection with the Euclid Extension of the Elm Street Drainage project. McPherson City Commissioners were told Tuesday work in the past week focused on base, pavement and sidewalk on the south side of Euclid west of... Read More.

McPherson City Commission Approves Agreements with KDOT Related to Avenue A Sidewalk Project, and Other Meeting Items

Tuesday, March 4

McPHERSON, Kan. — The McPherson City Commission Tuesday approved agreements with the Kansas Department of Transportation related to phase 3 of the Avenue A ten-foot sidewalk project from Clubhouse Drive to Centennial Drive. KDOT provided a nearly $850,000 grant for this project, which will cover... Read More.

McPherson County Commission Hears Update on 911 Tower Southeast of Windom, and Makes Other Approvals

Monday, March 3

McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — Erection of the new 911 tower at 5th and Frontier Road southeast of Windom will begin this week, according to Incoming Emergency Management and Communications Director Emily Yates in a report to the McPherson County Commission Monday.Commissioners also approved a... Read More.

Allen County Commission Considers Expansion, Community Diversity, and Infrastructure Updates

Tuesday, February 25

ALLEN COUNTY, Kan. — A topic that came up during last year's County Commission elections was raised again during Tuesday's Allen County Commission meeting. At that time the idea of expanding the Commission from three to five members was raised along with having commissioners... Read More.

Newton City Commission Approves Four Days to Set Off Fireworks in July 2025

Wednesday, February 12

NEWTON, Kan. — At the Newton City Commission meeting Tuesday, the City Commission approved the 2025 dates of fireworks sales for 10 a.m.-10 p.m. June 27-July 5 and discharge for 10 a.m.-midnight July 2-5.The decision followed a few weeks of active discussion and community... Read More.

McPherson City Commission Hears Update on Fire Station 2, Accepts Bid for Police Substation Remodeling Project

Tuesday, February 11

McPHERSON, Kan. — Work to fix the snow drain system that had been installed incorrectly at the new McPherson Fire Station 2 began last week. Fire Chief Chad Mayberry told the McPherson City Commission Tuesday concrete cutting began last week, and removal and excavating... Read More.

Applications Open for Kansas Arts Commission Funding Opportunities

Wednesday, February 5

TOPEKA, Kan. — Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland today announced applications are being accepted for four Kansas Arts Commission (KAC) grant programs that support a wide range of arts and cultural activities across the state.The grant programs, which are designed to... Read More.

Allen County Commission Discusses Costly Radio Upgrades Due to Federal Mandate, Other Meeting Highlights

Tuesday, February 4

ALLEN COUNTY, Kan. — Allen County Commissioners and Sheriff Anthony Maness discussed upcoming radio issues during Tuesday's meeting, and it probably won't be cheap to deal with.This has to do with a federal mandate for encryption of law enforcement radio transmissions that needs to... Read More.

Mayor Brown to Not Seek Re-Election in 2026; Other Commission Meeting Highlights

Tuesday, February 4

McPHERSON, Kan. — McPherson Mayor Tom Brown announced at the start of Tuesday's City Commission meeting he will not seek re-election. When his present term ends in January 2026, Brown will have completed 16 years of service as Mayor, one of the longest tenures... Read More.

Newton City Commission Gets First Look at Grain Elevator Mural Project

Wednesday, January 29

NEWTON, Kan. — The Rundown is prepared by the City of Newton Communications Office to summarize the City Commission action and does not represent official Commission minutes. 7 p.m. Jan. 28, 2025, Newton City Commission meeting At Tuesday’s meeting, the City Commission received a presentation on... Read More.

McPherson City Commission Approves Replacement of Shelter 4 at Lakeside Park

Tuesday, January 28

McPHERSON, Kan. — McPherson City Commissioners have approved the replacement of Shelter 4 at Lakeside Park. This is the one on West Lakeside Drive across from Washington Elementary School and will be of the same design as four other shelters replaced earlier.There are four... Read More.

McPherson City Commission Approves Annual and Preventive Maintenance on Storm Sirens, Other Meeting Highlights

Tuesday, January 21

McPHERSON, Kan. — Annual and preventive maintenance on 11 sites of the City of McPherson’s storm sirens was approved by the City Commission Tuesday. The work to be done by Blue Valley Public Safety for a cost not to exceed $5,675 including changing out... Read More.