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FHSU Partners with Kansas’ 19 Community Colleges on New Scholarship Program

Friday, December 12

HAYS, Kan. — During a recent gathering of Kansas Community College presidents held at Garden City Community College, Dennis King, Fort Hays State University Associate Vice President for Enrollment Leadership, introduced a new scholarship program designed to provide funds to Kansas Community College presidents... Read More.

GBPD Connects Community with Holidays Outreach Events

Thursday, December 11

GREAT BEND, Kan. — It’s been a busy week of holiday service for the Great Bend Police Department (GBPD), which hosted its annual “Shop with a Cop” event on Wednesday.Sixty-seven children in the community came out to Walmart yesterday afternoon to receive an early... Read More.

McPherson County Community Foundation Releases $34,800 in December

Thursday, December 11

McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — The McPherson County Community Foundation and the Moundridge Foundation have announced their grant recipients for December 2025. This cycle the Foundation released over $34,800 to organizations across the county. These distributions came from three different community funds. McPherson County General Grants Night... Read More.

Allen Community College Music Students Perform Winter Recital

Friday, December 5

IOLA, Kan. (Dec. 4, 2025) — Allen Community College music students showcased their talents during the ACC Winter Recital on Dec. 4 in the Fishpond on the Iola campus.The program featured piano, vocal and instrumental performances from the studios of Treca Jackson, Kelly Baker... Read More.

Community Partners Announce Light Up Hutch Christmas Events This Weekend

Monday, December 1

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Celebrate the season at the annual Light Up Hutch Christmas Parade & Festival this weekend, with events starting Friday, December 5 and continuing through Saturday, December 6.Light Up Hutch Christmas Parade & Festival is hosted by community partners Ad Astra Radio,... Read More.

Allen Community College Joins Statewide ESU Articulation Agreement to Expand Transfer Pathways

Friday, November 21

IOLA, Kan. (Nov. 18, 2025) — Allen Community College today announced its participation in a historic statewide articulation agreement with Emporia State University, making it easier for graduates of Allen and the 18 other Kansas community colleges to seamlessly transfer into designated bachelor’s programs... Read More.

McPherson County Community Foundation Honors Becky Goss as 2025 Philanthropist of the Year

Friday, November 21

McPHERSON, Kan. — The McPherson County Community Foundation honored its founding director last night and presented Becky Goss, who is stepping down at year's end, as the 2025 Philanthropist of the Year.MCCF Board Chair Trenton Ruxlow Said the award recognizes someone who embraces the... Read More.

McPherson County Community Foundation Philanthropist of the Year: Becky Goss

Thursday, November 20

At 6:00 p.m. tonight at the McPherson Opera House, celebrate the remarkable legacy of Becky Goss, this year’s Philanthropist of the Year. For 25 years, Becky has poured her heart into McPherson County, serving on numerous nonprofit boards, championing community projects and leading the Foundation... Read More.

Kidron Bethel Village to Host Community Holiday Shopping Event

Wednesday, November 19

NORTH NEWTON, Kan. — Kidron Bethel Village will host its annual holiday community event, Holiday Market, on Saturday, Dec. 6, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Kidron Hall, 3001 Ivy Dr, North Newton. This free event is open to the public.Holiday Market features... Read More.

Hutch Rec, City of Hutchinson to Host Community Tree Lighting Ceremony on Nov. 20

Monday, November 17

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutch Rec and the City of Hutchinson invite residents to kick off the holiday season with a special Tree Lighting Ceremony of our community’s new 30-foot Christmas tree on Thursday, Nov. 20 as a part of Third Thursday. The Tree Lighting Ceremony... Read More.

McPherson County Community Foundation Launches Reverse Scholarship Program

Thursday, November 13

McPHERSON, Kan. — The McPherson County Community Foundation (MCCF) is pleased to announce the launch of its Reverse Scholarship Program, a new effort under the Foundation’s McPherson County Professional Recruitment (McPherson County CPR) initiative.McPherson County CPR is designed to attract and retain college or... Read More.

Mastermind Initiative Grants and First Grant from Galva Community Fund Announced

Thursday, November 13

McPHERSON, Kan. — The McPherson County Community Foundation (MCCF) is pleased to announce the recipients of this year’s Mastermind McPherson County initiative grants, along with the first-ever grant awarded from the newly established Galva Community Fund. A total of $32,370 was distributed in November... Read More.