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McPherson County Building Renovation Progress Report, Project Update on Windom Tower, Proposal for Airport Fuel System Revision Project

Monday, July 14

McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — McPherson County Commissioner David O'Dell gave a report at Monday's Commission meeting on progress of the McPherson County Building renovations, which as of last week is 55 percent complete.O'Dell noted Fuqua Construction was able to re-use some of the existing... Read More.

Eight Home Runs Fuel Hormigas to Win vs. Trinidad in KC

Monday, June 23

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - The KC Iola Hormigas defeated the Trinidad Triggers 17-13 in Kansas City Sunday, June 22, thanks to eight home runs.Rames Velasquez and Miguel Tejada had two home runs apiece to lead the Hormigas, with Tejada leading the team with 5 RBI's.... Read More.

45Z questions weighing on sustainable aviation fuel industry

Monday, February 24

The assistant director of energy with the Illinois Farm Bureau says questions surrounding the 45Z tax credit are hampering the sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) industry. Noelle Neef says much of the uncertainty involves the future of the Inflation Reduction Act, which created the credits.... Read More.

States stepping up to help sustainable aviation fuel take flight

Thursday, January 23

More and more states are looking to support the sustainable aviation fuel market. Delta Airlines vice president of government affairs Jeff Davidman says Minnesota is one of several states are incentivizing the production of sustainable aviation fuel. “Illinois, Washington, and Nebraska have all passed... Read More.

Food vs. fuel debate lingers on

Wednesday, January 22

Decades after the introduction of biofuels the food versus fuel debate continues. Steve Reinhard, who farms in Ohio and serves with the United Soybean Board, says a recent Purdue University study shows the surge in U.S. soybean crush has actually reduced some food costs.... Read More.

Airbus joins Minnesota Sustainable Aviation Fuel Hub

Tuesday, January 21

A global airplane manufacturer is partnering with the Minnesota Sustainable Aviation Fuel Hub. Greater MSP Partnership CEO Peter Frosch says French company Airbus has agreed to invest as the airline industry attempts to decarbonize jet fuel. “It’s a great indication that we are on... Read More.

“All Out Fall Mixer” Brings Together Emerging Leaders and Launches New FUEL Barton County Membership Model

Friday, November 15

By Megan Barfield, FUEL Barton County President/CEO GREAT BEND, Kan. — FUEL Barton County’s "All Out Fall Mixer" was a resounding success, drawing an impressive crowd of young professionals and emerging leaders from across the community. Hosted at the Animal Medical Center, the FUEL Steering... Read More.

FUEL Steering Committee Applications Open Now!

Thursday, October 24

By FUEL Barton County BARTON COUNTY, Kan. — FUEL Barton County is excited to announce that applications are now being accepted for open positions on the Steering Committee. This unique opportunity for emerging leaders in Barton County to help shape the future of the program... Read More.

FUEL Barton County Fall Fest: A Family Fun Event

Tuesday, October 8

By the Great Bend Chamber of Commerce GREAT BEND, Kan. — FUEL Barton County (formerly Barton County Young Professionals) invites everyone to the annual Fall Fest on Sunday, October 13, 2024, from 5:00-7:00 PM at Long’s Pumpkin Patch. Enjoy fall favorites like a corn maze,... Read More.

Six Interceptions Fuel Football Swedes’ Victory over Bluejays

Monday, September 16

BOX SCOREHILLSBORO, Kan. (BethanySwedes.com) - The Bethany College Swedes took the road to face the Tabor College BlueJays in an intra-divisional matchup. The last time these two met, the Swedes would come out victorious snapping a 24-game losing streak.The game would not open... Read More.

Sens. Moran, Marshall Urge President Biden to Continue the Year-Round Sale of E15 Fuel

Monday, March 6

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) and Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kan.) joined a bipartisan group of their colleagues in urging President Biden to permit the year-round sale of E15 fuel in 2023 in order to reduce the United States’ reliance on foreign sources of... Read More.