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Sunshine Meadows Retirement Community Announces Leadership Transition

Friday, October 17

BUHLER, Kan. – October 17, 2025 – After 36 years of dedicated leadership, Keith Pankratz will officially retire from his role as CEO of Sunshine Meadows Retirement Community (SMRC) on December 19, 2025. In preparation for this transition, all executive leadership communication will now... Read More.

Sunshine Meadows Announces Nursing Leadership Updates

Friday, October 3

BUHLER, Kan. - Sunshine Meadows Retirement Community is celebrating key changes in its nursing leadership team. The organization is pleased to announce the promotion of Rachel Perry, RN to Director of Nursing, the addition of Lindsey Thiessen, RN, BSN as Staff Engagement & Education... Read More.

Chamber Hosts First-Ever Run Ready Civic Leadership Lab for Elected Officials and Candidates

Tuesday, September 23

GREAT BEND, Kan. — The Great Bend Chamber of Commerce welcomed elected officials and declared candidates to its inaugural Run Ready: Barton County Civic Leadership Lab on Monday, September 15. The half-day session, held at the Chamber Board Room, was designed to equip civic... Read More.

Allen Collegiate Farm Bureau Elects Officers, Prepares for Fall Leadership Events

Wednesday, September 17

IOLA, Kan. (Sept. 17, 2025) — Allen Community College agriculture students gathered Sept. 10 at Sam and Louie’s restaurant in Iola for the September Collegiate Farm Bureau meeting, where they elected new officers and discussed upcoming leadership opportunities.Sophomore Kynlee Lind of Burlington was elected... Read More.

Allen Community College Announces 2025–2026 Student Senate Leadership

Wednesday, September 10

IOLA, Kan. — Allen Community College is proud to announce the newly elected Student Senate leadership for the 2025–2026 academic year. These outstanding student leaders were elected last week and will represent the student body, advocate for student interests, and help shape campus life... Read More.

Baking It Forward: Russell Kern Honored for Youth Leadership

Wednesday, July 30

Russell Kern, a nine-year 4-H member from Chase, Kansas, is the recipient of the Home Baking Association’s 2025 Bake to Give: Maddie Kruse Youth Award. Kern’s leadership, generosity and enthusiasm for teaching others through baking are inspiring. Kern is a Kansas 4-H member who... Read More.

Sterling College Announces Leadership Transition in Athletics, Strategic Engagement

Friday, July 25

STERLING, Kan. (SCWarriors.com) - Sterling College is proud to announce a strategic leadership transition within its executive team. Scott Downing, class of 1979, has been appointed to a new role as Vice President for Strategy and Engagement.Downing, who has served as Vice President for... Read More.

Leadership Program Cohort Focused on Housing

Thursday, July 3

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Seventeen Reno County residents are focused on housing as part of this year’s Kansas Leadership Center Transformation Grant through Hutchinson Community Foundation.The community foundation has held the grant on behalf of the community since 2019, and each year it pays the... Read More.

Great Bend Economic Development Celebrates Five Years of Growth Under Sara Arnberger’s Leadership; Begins Search for New President

Wednesday, June 25

GREAT BEND, Kan. — The Board of Directors of Great Bend Economic Development (GBED) announces the upcoming departure of President Sara Arnberger, who will be stepping down in mid-July after five years of leadership.During her tenure, Arnberger led GBED through an extraordinary period of... Read More.

Leadership Reno County Seeking Applicants for 2025 Class

Monday, June 2

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Leadership Reno County Alumni Committee is seeking recommendations and applications for the 2025 class.The purpose of Leadership Reno County, a program of the Hutchinson/Reno County Chamber of Commerce and Hutchinson Community Foundation, is to strengthen the network and effectiveness of... Read More.

Allen Community College Announces Inaugural Student Leadership Award Recipients

Monday, May 12

IOLA, Kan. — Allen Community College has announced the recipients of their inaugural Student Leadership Award.The award aims to highlight students who inspire others, contribute positively to their environment, and take on leadership roles that benefit the broader college community,Recipients are nominated by Allen... Read More.

McPherson County Community Foundation Appoints Michelle Huddle as CEO | Announces Leadership Team

Thursday, March 13

McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — The McPherson County Community Foundation (MCCF) Board of Directors has named Michelle Huddle as the incoming President/CEO, succeeding Becky Goss, who will retire on December 31, 2025.“The board is pleased to name Michelle as Becky’s successor. She has demonstrated... Read More.