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Community Foundation Joins Nationwide Celebration to Recognize the Local Impact of Community Foundations

Friday, November 1

By McPherson County Community Foundation TOPEKA, Kan. — The McPherson County Community Foundation will join in a nationwide celebration, November 12-18, 2024, to recognize the increasingly important role these philanthropic organizations play in fostering local collaboration and innovation to address persistent civic and economic challenges.For... Read More.

Limo Again Makes Program Impact Leading Barton Men’s Cross Country at Tiger Preview

Monday, October 14

RESULTSWINFIELD, Kan. (BartonSports.com) - Posting a program third best time the last time on the course, Lel Limo once again made a program impact leading the Barton Community College men's cross country team Saturday at the Cowley Tiger Preview held at the Kansas Veterans'... Read More.

Cobee Bryant Named to Lott Impact Trophy Watch List for Second-Straight Season

Tuesday, June 4

LAWRENCE, Kan. (KUAthletics.com) – Kansas’ Cobee Bryant was one of 42 candidates named to the 2024 Lott IMPACT Trophy Watch List, the Pacific Club IMPACT announced. The Lott Impact Trophy is in its 21st season and is awarded annually goes to the Defensive... Read More.

K-State Basketball: Tang Signs Impact Wing Achor Achor

Tuesday, May 21

MANHATTAN, Kan. (KStateSports.com) – Kansas State head coach Jerome Tang continued to solidify his front court for the 2024-25 season with the signing of All-Southern Conference selection Achor Achor(Melbourne, Australia/Greenforest McCalep Academy/Chipola College/Samford) to a Financial Aid Agreement on Monday... Read More.

United Way of Central Kansas Renews Impact Grants Program to Support Local Non-Profits

Monday, March 11

By the United Way of Central Kansas BARTON/PAWNEE COUNTY, Kan. — The United Way of Central Kansas (UWCK) is proud to announce the renewal of its Impact Grants Program, offering funding opportunities for non-profit organizations in Barton & Pawnee Counties.The application process is streamlined, requiring... Read More.

Economic Impact Benefits of Barton Community College Verified by Docking Institute and Statewide Study

Wednesday, February 14

By Maggie Harris, Barton Community College GREAT BEND, Kan. — Barton Community College has a long history of providing affordable and accessible higher education to Barton County for over 50 years, and thanks to a collaborative study with the Docking Institute at Fort Hays... Read More.

Lance Leipold Weighs in on the Big 12’s New Additions, Impact it Will Have on Recruiting

Friday, August 11

By Michael Swain, 247Sports.com The Big 12’s long term outlook has fluctuated over the last two years, as the conference saw Texas and Oklahoma agree to leave for the SEC before it pivoted to adding UCF, BYU, Houston and Cincinnati. And over the last few... 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.

United Way of Reno County Announces Valarie Taylor as Community Impact Coordinator

Tuesday, May 30

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – United Way of Reno County is pleased to announce the promotion of Valerie Taylor to the role of Community Impact Coordinator. Prior to this, Valerie was the program manager for Reno Connections through United Way in partnership with the Hutchinson Public... Read More.

Yoder Charter School Among Nationwide Impact Grant Semi-Finalists

Thursday, February 16

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Building Hope, a non-profit foundation dedicated to creating high-quality K-12 charter school opportunities for students through its expertise in real estate, finance and operational services, Monday announced the semi-finalists for its second annual Building Hope IMPACT Grants. The 28 semi-finalists stood... Read More.

Two Kansas Farmers Who Led Nationally Receive Kansas Corn Impact Awards

Thursday, February 2

By Kansas Corn Growers Association MANHATTAN, Kan. - At the Kansas Corn Symposium, Kansas Corn recognized Terry Vinduska of Marion and Ken McCauley of White Cloud as recipients of the 2023 Kansas Corn Impact Awards. The two Kansas corn farmers served as state and national... Read More.