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Cosmosphere Receives Donation of 15 Kansas State Flags from Apollo 16 Astronaut Charlie Duke

Tuesday, February 11

HUTCHINSON, KS, — The Cosmosphere is honored to receive a donation of fifteen Kansas state flags from Moon walker and former NASA astronaut Charlie Duke. Duke took the flags with him to the Moon on Apollo 16 in 1972.“We are grateful to General Duke... Read More.

ReUse It Center Surpasses 2024 Donation Goal, Donating Over $80K

Tuesday, December 31

McPHERSON, Kan. — The ReUse It Center was able to go over its goal of $51,000 and donated a total of $80,750 in 2024. ReUse It Center Store Manager Shulah Neff shared that it wouldn’t have been possible without the center’s volunteers and its... Read More.

Social Work Student Seeking Animal Item Donations for Humboldt City Pound

Wednesday, October 30

Story submitted by Ally Turner HUMBOLDT, Kan. (Oct. 1, 2024) — Social work student Ally Turner is committed to helping the animals in her community. This commitment comes from Turner’s experience volunteering at Animal Pounds and seeing the number of animals needing to be cared... Read More.

Tree Donation to Enhance McPherson’s Lakeside Park

Monday, September 16

By Kansas Gas Service McPHERSON, Kan. — McPherson, Kansas, long recognized as a “Tree City USA” for effective urban forest management, will soon benefit from the addition of 15 Sugar Maple trees in the city’s Lakeside Park. The donation from Kansas Gas Service, in partnership... Read More.

Donation Items Requested for 19th Annual Sunflower Diversified Services Charity Gala, Sept. 28

Wednesday, July 24

By the Great Bend Chamber of Commerce GREAT BEND, Kan. — Donations are now being accepted for the live and silent auctions at the 19th annual Sunflower Diversified Services Charity Gala.The event is scheduled for 5:30 to 10 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 28, at the Columbus... Read More.

Shafer Art Gallery Acquires Significant Art Collection Thanks to Generous Donation; Opening Reception June 7

Wednesday, June 5

By Maggie Harris, Barton Community College GREAT BEND, Kan. — The Shafer Art Gallery at Barton Community College is pleased to announce the acquisition of the "American Pastoral" art collection, made possible through a donation from renowned agrarian art collectors Mark and Carol Moseman.This... Read More.

Barton Athletics Makes Record Donation to Camp Hope

Friday, March 8

By Maggie Harris, Barton Community College GREAT BEND, Kan. — The Barton Community College Athletics department raised $4,200 for Camp Hope during “Pink Out Night” on March 2, a record for the annual fundraiser.“Pink Out Night” is an annual fundraiser where fans can purchase... Read More.

Kansas Shrine Bowl Announces $100,000 Donation

Tuesday, December 19

KANSAS - As the 50th anniversary year of the Kansas Shrine Bowl concludes, the Kansas Shrine Bowl Board of Directors, along with the staff, participants, ambassadors, corporate partners, supporters, and nobles from across Kansas are proud to announce a donation of $100,000 as a result of... Read More.

Free Will Donation Taco Buffet for Natasha and Brailee Thrash at 56 Family Restaurant Oct. 9

Friday, September 29

By Ad Astra News GALVA, Kan. — On Monday, Oct. 9., there will be a free will donation taco buffet for McPherson natives Natasha Thrash and her daughter Brailee who have both been diagnosed with cancer.The mother and daughter duo are known for their sass,... Read More.

Red Cross: Donation Shortfall May Impact Blood Supply

Wednesday, August 9

$10 E-Gift Card for Donors in August By American Red Cross KANSAS — The American Red Cross has seen a shortfall of about 25,000 blood donations in the first two months of the summer, which makes it hard to keep hospital shelves stocked with lifesaving blood... Read More.

Kingman EMS Receives $8,000 Donation From Invenergy

Friday, July 28

KINGMAN, Kan. — Kingman EMS gave thanks to Invenergy for an $8,000 donation on July 27. With the money, the department was able to buy Sapphire Multi-Therapy Infusion pumps for each ambulance. These programmable IV Pumps will help the providers administer IV medications... Read More.

Interfaith Housing and Community Services Receives Donation to Assist with Veteran Housing Project

Tuesday, June 20

SOUTH HUTCHINSON, Kan. – Plans are moving forward for Interfaith Housing and Community Services’ Veteran Housing Project in South Hutchinson, thanks in part to a recent $20,000 donation from Cargill and the Central Kansas Veteran Community Partnership (CKVCP).A formal check presentation was made on... Read More.