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KDHE Awards 15 Chronic Disease Risk Reduction Community Grants

Tuesday, August 12

TOPEKA, Kan. — The Kansas Department of Health and Environment’s (KDHE) Community Health Promotion program announced the recipients of this year’s Chronic Disease Risk Reduction (CDRR) Community grant. In total, the State Fiscal Year 2026 CDRR program covers: 15 grantees, 25 counties and 1,972,817... Read More.

Allen County Commission Gives Final Approval to Change County’s Emergency Notification System, Hear Presentation on Iola Community Conversation

Tuesday, August 12

ALLEN COUNTY, Kan. — Allen County Commissioners this morning gave final approval for a change in the emergency notification system the county uses. Last week Emergency Management Director Jason Trego presented a proposal from Genasys, which would provide a product that would be better... Read More.

Mastermind McPherson County Community Presentations Begin Wednesday

Tuesday, August 5

McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — The McPherson County Community Foundation's Mastermind on the Road series will begin Wednesday in Marquette, as they present the results from the Mastermind survey community members took earlier this year.The Marquette presentation will be at noon Wednesday at Smoky Valley... Read More.

Lindsborg City Council Approves New Flock Camera, Hears Update on Next Community Cleanup Day August 9th

Tuesday, August 5

LINDSBORG, Kan. — The Lindsborg City Council Monday approved renewal of the subscription for the two Flock Cameras they now have and purchase of a third camera. Director of Public Safety Terry Reed said the cameras, which read and record license tag information, have... Read More.

Date Set for 2025 McPherson High School Community Pep Rally

Tuesday, July 29

McPHERSON, Kan. - McPherson High School will begin the 2025 fall sports season in style with the annual McPherson High School Community Pep Rally.The 2025 pep rally will be Friday., Aug. 22 at the McPherson High School stadium. The stadium gates will open at around... Read More.

Lindsborg Community Hospital Welcomes Dr. Stephen Grillot, DO, to Family Health Care Clinic

Thursday, July 17

LINDSBORG, KAN. — Lindsborg Community Hospital is proud to announce the addition of Dr. Stephen Grillot, DO to the provider team at the Family Health Care Clinic.Dr. Grillot is a graduate of the University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine in Kansas City,... Read More.

Rice County Community Foundation Announces 2025 Community Fund Grant Cycle

Monday, July 14

LYONS, Kan. — The Rice County Community Foundation (RCCF) is pleased to announce that the 2025 Community Fund Grant cycle will officially open on August 4 and will remain open through September 10, 2025.The Community Fund Grants are designed to support impactful projects and... Read More.

Join the August Thrive Allen County Community Conversations

Friday, July 11

ALLEN COUNTY, Kan. — The August sessions of Thrive Allen County Community Conversations have been announced. The sessions will be on Tuesday August 5th at 6 Pm at the Iola High School Science building, and Tuesday July 19th at 6:30 PM at the Elsmore... Read More.

Hesston Community Foundation Grant Cycle Open

Wednesday, July 2

HESSTON, Kan — Hesston Community Foundation, an affiliate of Central Kansas Community Foundation, is now accepting applications for its 2025 Competitive Grant Cycle. Approximately $20,000 is available to support charitable projects that directly benefit the Hesston community.Priority will be given to community-building initiatives that... Read More.

Community Foundation Grant Cycle Open to Reno Co. Organizations, Groups

Wednesday, July 2

HUTCHINSON, Kan. (July 2, 2025) - Hutchinson Community Foundation is now accepting proposals for the second Impact Cycle of 2025 Fund for Reno County Grants. Established in 1990, the Fund for Reno County serves as a permanent resource for the changing needs of Reno County.... Read More.

McPherson County Community Foundation and Moundridge Community Foundation to Start Accepting Applications for 2025-26 Grant Cycle July 1

Thursday, June 26

McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — The McPherson County Community Foundation (MCCF) and the Moundridge Community Foundation will begin accepting applications for their 2025–26 grant cycle starting July 1.Grant rounds are held on a bi-monthly schedule. Applications are due by the 15th of the first month... Read More.

Barton County Approves Vehicle Purchase for Central Kansas Community Corrections, Other Meeting Highlights

Tuesday, June 24

BARTON COUNTY, Kan. — A vehicle purchase and addition of mini split units for a multi-use office space for Central Kansas Community Corrections was approved by the Barton County Commission Tuesday.A 2024 Ford Edge all-wheel drive vehicle was purchased from Marmie Ford for $29,400.... Read More.