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McPherson School Board Reviews Costs for Facility Options, Community Meetings Scheduled Wednesday, October 22nd

Tuesday, October 14

McPHERSON, Kan. — McPherson USD 418 Board of Education members Monday night got their first look at the costs that would be involved with a number of facility options a long range facility study committee has been reviewing. As it relates to McPherson High... Read More.

McPherson County Community Foundation Releases $63,000 in October

Thursday, October 9

McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — The McPherson County Community Foundation and the Moundridge Foundation have announced their grant recipients for October 2025. This cycle the Foundation released over $63,520 to organizations across the county. These distributions came from three different community funds. McPherson County General Grants Kansas... Read More.

Galva Community Fund Established With $252,000 Endowment

Thursday, October 9

GALVA, Kan. — The McPherson County Community Foundation (MCCF) has announced the final total for the Galva Community Fund Match Week. Through community donations and matching contributions from anonymous supporters, the campaign raised $52,013.17. This brings the Galva Community Fund’s beginning endowment to just... Read More.

Community Foundation Awards More than $179K in Grants

Thursday, October 9

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutchinson Community Foundation awarded Fund for Reno County grants totaling $179,319 to 16 nonprofit organizations in its second impact cycle of the year.This brings the total for grants awarded in 2025 from the Fund for Reno County to $475,291 dispersed among... Read More.

United Way of Reno County Hosting Community Work Day on October 11

Thursday, October 9

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — United Way of Reno County will host its annual Community Work Day this Saturday, October 11, bringing together approximately 350 volunteers to complete more than 20 service projects across Reno County.This day of service unites individuals, businesses, and community groups in... Read More.

Hutchinson Community Foundation Awards $9,000 Grant to Expand Entrepreneurship Support Across Reno County

Monday, October 6

HUTCHINSON, Kan. (October 6, 2025) — StartUp Hutch has received a $9,000 grant from Hutchinson Community Foundation’s Fund for Reno County to expand entrepreneurship support across the county. The funding will bring a new series of workshops to communities including Haven, Pretty Prairie, Buhler,... Read More.

Community Invited to City of Newton Planning Events

Thursday, October 2

NEWTON, Kan. — Newton residents are invited to share their thoughts about the future of the community at public events next week.The first visioning sessions for the City of Newton’s new comprehensive plan, Newton Next, are set for Oct. 7-8.The goal of these meetings... Read More.

Build Your Network & Community Impact: 2026 Ambassador Nominations Open

Wednesday, October 1

GREAT BEND, Kan. – The Great Bend Chamber of Commerce is on the lookout for the next group of Chamber Ambassadors for 2026!Ambassadors are enthusiastic connectors who represent the Chamber in the community, build relationships, and help keep a pulse on local business.Do you... Read More.

Buhler Frolic Brings Community Together

Sunday, September 28

BUHLER, Kan. — The Buhler Frolic is an annual event where people make good memories each year, and the community comes together. At the Buhler Frolic, the weather was perfect, and a pleasant atmosphere and laughter prevailed. The day kicked off with a pancake... Read More.

McPherson County Community Foundation Suicide Prevention and Awareness Walk Takes Place Saturday, Sept. 27

Thursday, September 25

McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — The McPherson County Community Foundation’s (MCCF) Suicide Prevention and Awareness Walk will take place from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Saturday Sept. 27.The event, meant to bring light to the nationwide epidemic, is open to the public, with participants... Read More.

Iola City Council Discusses Topic of Reducing Council Members, Looking for Community Input

Tuesday, September 23

IOLA, Kan. — The Iola City Council spent much of Monday's meeting discussing a suggestion Council member Kim Peterson brought up several weeks ago to look at reducing the size of the council from eight to five members. This topic came up in the... Read More.

Celebrating 31 Years of Kids Ag Day: A Community Effort

Monday, September 22

GREAT BEND, Kan. — The Great Bend Chamber of Commerce, through its Ag-Business Committee, proudly hosted the 31st Annual Kids Ag Day on Wednesday, September 3, 2025. Each year, this signature event opens the world of agriculture to nearly 400 fourth-grade students from schools... Read More.