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Stafford County Economic Development is awarded $25,000 to complete Rural Champion Community Project on Childcare

Friday, October 31

MACKSVILLE, Kan. (October 16, 2025) — Earlier this summer Stafford County Economic Development (EcoDevo) was awarded $25,000 for an implementation grant as part of the Office of Rural Prosperity Rural Champions grant program announced last year in collaboration with the Patterson Family Foundation for... Read More.

McPherson County Community Foundation Scholarship Process Opens Nov. 15

Thursday, October 30

MCPHERSON, KAN. — The McPherson County Community Foundation (MCCF) regular and adult learning scholarship application processes will officially open on Nov. 15, 2025. Requirements of scholarships will vary, but applications will be accepted from all graduating students or adult learners in McPherson County. The final... Read More.

Allen Community College Shooting Sports Team Fall 2025 Season Recap

Tuesday, October 28

The Allen Community College Shooting Sports Team has officially wrapped up its regular season in the USA College Clay Target League, which included several weeks of practice, a reserve week, and five weeks of virtual competition.We began the season with three committed athletes and... Read More.

Prairie View Launches Community Needs Assessment Across Harvey, Marion, and McPherson Counties

Tuesday, October 28

NEWTON, Kan. — Prairie View, Inc. has launched a new Community Needs Assessment survey to better understand and address the behavioral health needs of residents across Harvey, Marion, and McPherson counties.The survey, available in both English and Spanish, is open from October 27 through... Read More.

McPherson USD 418 Provides Three Facility Improvement Concepts for Community Input

Wednesday, October 22

McPHERSON, Kan. — A facilities steering committee for McPherson USD 418 has narrowed down from six to three, the number of concepts being looked for facility improvements in the district. Over 100 people attended two open house sessions Wednesday where attendees learned information costs,... Read More.

YCF Awards More Than $24,000 in 2025 Community Grants

Monday, October 20

(October 6, 2025) — Your Community Foundation is proud to announce the recipients of our 2025 Community Grant Cycle. This year, we awarded $24,741 in total, which includes both community project grants and two special endowment grants.Since its founding in 2012, Your Community Foundation... Read More.

Stafford County Economic Development is awarded $25,000 to complete Rural Champion Community Project on Childcare

Friday, October 17

MACKSVILLE, Kan. (Oct. 16, 2025) — Earlier this summer Stafford County Economic Development (EcoDevo) was awarded $25,000 for an implementation grant as part of the Office of Rural Prosperity Rural Champions grant program announced last year in collaboration with the Patterson Family Foundation for... Read More.

Sunshine Meadows Retirement Community Announces Leadership Transition

Friday, October 17

BUHLER, Kan. – October 17, 2025 – After 36 years of dedicated leadership, Keith Pankratz will officially retire from his role as CEO of Sunshine Meadows Retirement Community (SMRC) on December 19, 2025. In preparation for this transition, all executive leadership communication will now... Read More.

Moundridge Community Foundation Hosts 10th Annual Match Week

Thursday, October 16

MOUNDRIDGE, Kan. — The Moundridge Community Foundation (MCF) has announced that its 10th annual Match Week will take place Nov. 3-7.For 2025, MCF received two grants from the Patterson Family Foundation, each providing $50,000 in matching funds. One grant will match donations made to... Read More.

Allen Community College expands access to career training with ed2go online courses

Thursday, October 16

IOLA, Kan. — Allen Community College is now offering flexible, affordable online learning opportunities through a new partnership with ed2go, a national leader in online education.Through ed2go, students can enroll in non-credit courses and career training programs in high-demand fields such as healthcare, business,... Read More.

Allen Community College Hosts Family Art Night

Thursday, October 16

IOLA, Kan. — Children in costume filled the Allen Community College Student Center Wednesday evening for Family Art Night, a free community event that welcomed families for an evening of arts and crafts, games, trick-or-treating, snacks, hot dogs and prizes.The Halloween-themed celebration featured stations... Read More.

Allen County Sheriff’s Office Awarded $200K Grant for Mental Health Awareness and Education

Tuesday, October 14

ALLEN COUNTY, Kan. — Allen County Sheriff Anthony Maness told County Commissioners Tuesday he was notified late Friday by the US Department of Justice the department has been awarded a $200,000 grant for mental health awareness and education.A major focus of this grant is... Read More.