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New K-State Institute Equips Kansas Educators to Prepare Students for Financial Success

Friday, September 26

MANHATTAN, Kan. — Kansas State University has established the Institute for Financial Education and Prosperity, a comprehensive initiative designed to support educators across Kansas in teaching financial literacy skills that high school students will need as they transition into the workforce and adult... Read More.

Fort Hays State University Athletics Announces Heartland Credit Union as Official Financial Wellness Partner

Tuesday, September 23

Pictured: (left to right) Matt Cook, Assistant Athletic Director/External Operations, Victor E. Tiger, Kaleb Hammeke, Heartland Credit Union Branch Manager.HAYS, KS — Fort Hays State University Athletics is proud to announce a new partnership with Heartland Credit Union (HCU), naming HCU the Official Financial... Read More.

Lyons City Council Authorizes City Administrator to Contract with Temp Agency, Council Receives 2024 Financial Audit Report

Tuesday, August 5

Highlights from Lyons City Council Meeting 8/4/2025 LYONS, Kan. — Following an executive session, the Lyons City Council Monday night authorized City Administrator Troy Houtman to contract with a temp agency to provide assistance in the Administration Department. That department has seen a number of... Read More.

Schmidt Supports Bipartisan Effort to Provide Financial Relief to Family Caregivers

Wednesday, July 9

WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman Derek Schmidt (KS-02) today announced he has cosponsored the Credit for Caring Act. The legislation would ensure family caregivers can financially continue to provide care services for their loved ones by establishing an annual tax credit of up to $5,000.Nearly... Read More.

Iron Horse Financial Collaborates with Simmons and Simmons to Expand Client Services in Larned and McPherson

Monday, January 27

LARNED, Kan. — Iron Horse Financial, founded by Jaime Malm, is excited to announce a strategic collaboration with Simmons and Simmons, a well-respected local tax and accounting firm that has been around since the 1930s. This collaboration signifies Iron Horse's expansion into Larned, Kansas,... Read More.

Peoples Bank and Trust Promotes Terry Riemann to Chief Financial Officer

Friday, September 20

By Peoples Bank and TrustMcPHERSON, Kan. — Peoples Bank and Trust is excited to announce the promotion of Terry Riemann to the Leadership Team as Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Terry has been an invaluable member of Peoples Bank and Trust since 2006, most recently... Read More.

Hutchinson Regional Healthcare System Hires Chief Financial Officer

Monday, July 1

By Hutchinson Regional Healthcare System HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutchinson Regional Healthcare System (HRHS) is pleased to announce the hiring of Cameron Meyer as the new Chief Financial Officer. Meyer will be responsible for overseeing, building and structuring the team that manages the financial operations,... Read More.

TECH, INC Hires a Chief Financial Officer for the Agency

Thursday, May 2

Tyler Ricker joins the team as Chief Financial Officer for TECH By TECH, Inc HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Tyler Ricker has been hired as Chief Financial Officer for TECH, Inc. Prior to joining TECH, Tyler held several key positions in financial management across diverse industries. In 2015,... Read More.

Financial Donations Needed for Goodfellows of Southern Rice County

Wednesday, December 6

STERLING, Kan. — The Goodfellows of Southern Rice County announced reminders on their Facebook page since it is almost Goodfellows week.If you are in need of assistance, the deadline to sign up is Dec. 10. Sterling Grade School is collecting items by... Read More.

Buhler USD 313 Accepts Grants, Board Authorizes District Financial Advisor to Seek Requests for Proposals to Refinance 2017 Gregory Building Lease Purchase Agreement

Tuesday, November 14

By Lucky Kidd BUHLER, Kan. — The Buhler USD 313 Board of Education Monday authorized the district's financial advisory, Raymond James, to seek requests for proposals for refinancing of a 2017 lease purchase agreement for the Gregory Building that would have folded into it the... Read More.

Davids, Estes and LaTurner Help Carry Debt-ceiling Bill, Leave Mann Alone in Opposition

Thursday, June 1

By Tim Carpenter, Kansas Reflector TOPEKA — Three of four Kansas members of the U.S. House voted to approve the debt-ceiling bill despite protesting provisions of the deal worked out by President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy.A bipartisan majority in the House passed... Read More.

Moran Wants to Alter College Financial Aid Law to Benefit Farm, Small Business Families

Monday, April 24

By Tim Carpenter, Kansas Reflector TOPEKA, Kan. — U.S. Sen. Jerry Moran of Kansas endorsed legislation repealing a new federal formula for determining student financial aid that could lower college assistance to children of parents operating small businesses or family farms.The controversy arose with development of... Read More.