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Last Call for Entrepreneurs: Apply by July 1 for the IGNITE Rural Business Competition

Tuesday, June 17

GREAT BEND, Kan. — The countdown is on for aspiring entrepreneurs and small business owners to apply for the IGNITE Rural Business Competition, with the application deadline fast approaching on July 1, 2025. This is your chance to turn your business dreams into reality... Read More.

McPherson County Extension Agent Shad Marston Named National Winner of NACAA Communications Awards Competition

Monday, June 2

BILLINGS, Mont. — McPherson County Extension Agent Shad Marston is the National Winner of the NACAA Communications Award for Audio Recording. Marston was announced the winner at the Communication/Poster Awards luncheon in Billings, Montana on Monday, June 30.Listen to Marston's Award-Winning audio recording from... Read More.

Final Countdown: IGNITE Business Competition Deadline is July 1 – Apply Now!

Tuesday, May 20

GREAT BEND, Kan. — The race is on for entrepreneurs across Barton County and beyond to apply for the 2025 IGNITE Rural Business Competition before the rapidly approaching July 1st deadline. With $95,000 in prize money on the line, there’s never been a better... Read More.

Wildcat Rocketry Wins National Competition, Sets Altitude World Record

Thursday, April 17

MANHATTAN, Kan. — Kansas State University's Wildcat Rocketry team made history at the 2025 Argonia Cup by taking first place in the national collegiate rocketry competition and breaking a world record.K-State's student team is the first from Kansas to win the competition —... Read More.

Soy-based egg roll wins top food prize in Soybean Innovation Competition

Friday, March 28

Photo provided by the Indiana Soybean Alliance. A group of food science seniors at Purdue University developed a soy-based snack that took top prize at the inaugural food innovation student soybean competition. Sara Thomason says the idea is based off of an egg roll. “We... Read More.

Non-plastic soy-based wrap takes home top prize at 2025 Soy Innovation Competition

Thursday, March 27

Photo provided by the Indiana Soybean Alliance. A group of Purdue University students developed a non-plastic soy-based wrap that won top prize at the 31st annual Student Soybean Innovation Competition. Purdue University environmental and natural resources engineering sophomore Claire Eckhardt explains the product. “SoyShield is a self adhesive,... Read More.

Quality and Competition in Mexico

Monday, March 10

In this Spotlight on Soybeans, Missouri Soybean Farmers highlight their quality, emphasizing that they are the best choice. A major soybean processor in Mexico, handling 320,000 bushels daily, sources 29% from Missouri. The post Quality and Competition in Mexico appeared first on Brownfield... Read More.

Stafford County YEC Competition Held Friday

Friday, February 14

ST. JOHN, Kan. — Stafford County's Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge took place Friday, with six teams competing in the competition at the Stafford County Annex in St. John.First prize went to Lilly Brummer and Tara Dowling's B&D Bakery for which they got a $750 prize... Read More.

Bulldog Women’s Track Takes On Competition at the University of Colorado

Monday, January 13

BOULDER, Colo. (MacBulldogs.com) - The McPherson College women's track and field team turned in a solid performance at the Potts Invitational, which was hosted by Colorado.At the two-day event, the Bulldogs went four-five in the shot put. Kara Alexander registered a mark of 12.33m for... Read More.

IGNITE Rural Business 2025, Competition Now Open for Entries

Monday, November 25

By Lee Ann June, Great Bend Economic Development, Inc. GREAT BEND, Kan. — Aspiring entrepreneurs and small business owners, it’s time to turn your innovative ideas into reality! The IGNITE 2025 Business Competition is officially open for entries, offering participants a chance to compete for... Read More.

Tabor College Students Take First in NATS Competition

Wednesday, November 20

By Brenna Eller HILLSBORO, Kan. — Three Tabor College students achieved first-place victories, and four others were named finalists in their divisions at the West Central NATS Competition held at Wichita State University Nov. 8-9, 2024.Betsy George (Grad., Omaha, Neb.), Aden Frederick (JR, Scott City,... Read More.

Burnin’ Down Main Cook-Off and Baking Competition Winners Announced

Monday, October 14

McPHERSON, Kan. — McPherson Main Street announced both the Chili Cook-off and the dessert competition winners from Burnin' Down Main Saturday, Oct. 12. Chili Cook-Off Winners:1st place - Rhaemazwitos Chili-Rhaemy Rierson 2nd place - Flat Branch Home Loans-Renee Williams 3rd Place - Big spoon... Read More.