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Barton Community College Welding Program Alum Finds Fulfilling Job at Local Company

Wednesday, January 17

By Joe Vinduska, Barton Community College GREAT BEND, Kan. — Ellinwood resident and Barton Welding Program alum Devin Christiansen gets to work each day, puts on her safety gear at her station, and once she pulls down her welding helmet all the distractions of... Read More.

Lowen Corporation Donations Benefit Local Organizations

Wednesday, December 6

By Lowen Corporation HUTCHINSON, Kan. – Seven area organizations were recent recipients of $1,500 donations from Lowen Corporation. Lowen President Tracy Metzger and Paige Evans, Director of Human Resources presented checks to representatives of Brighthouse, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Reno County, Kansas Honor Flight,... Read More.

Shop Local and Win: Great Bend Chamber Incentivize Consumers to Shop Local with Campaign

Saturday, December 2

By the Great Bend Chamber of Commerce GREAT BEND, Kan. — The Great Bend Chamber of Commerce invites holiday shoppers to shop locally during the 2023 holiday shopping window. To incentivize consumers, the Great Bend Chamber of Commerce will be giving away Chamber Gift Certificates... Read More.

Rice County Community Foundation Awards Over $200,000 in Grant Funding for Local Initiatives

Wednesday, November 8

By the Rice County Community Foundation RICE COUNTY, Kan. — The Rice County Community Foundation (RCCF) is pleased to announce the recipients of the Community Fund Grant program, which is dedicated to supporting community projects that enhance the quality of life for residents in Rice... Read More.

Local Veterans Day Events

Tuesday, November 7

Ad Astra Radio thanks all Veterans for their service! Here are some local events happening in and around the communities we cover. McPherson Veterans Day Events McPherson's Veterans Day events kick off with a free breakfast for veterans from 8-10 at the American Legion, hosted by... Read More.

Local Hutchinson Groups Fight Hunger One Bowl at a Time

Monday, October 9

By Hutchinson Public Schools HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutchinson High School, Hutchinson Community College, and the Hutchinson Art Center are raising hunger awareness through art at the Empty Bowls fundraiser on Thursday, October 12th, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Hutchinson Art Center located... Read More.

The Cenex(R) Brand Launches Community Giveback Program to Support Local Pride

Tuesday, October 3

Hometown Throwdown will continue the brand's tradition of giving back to communities by awarding $150,000 to fund local festivals By Cenex, the energy brand of CHS Inc. INVER GROVE HEIGHTS, Minn., — Cenex®, the energy brand of CHS Inc., launched Read More.

KDOT to host 2023 Local Consult Meetings Survey Seeks Public Input in Advance of Regional Meetings

Sunday, September 10

By Kansas Department of Transportation KDOT is hosting nine meetings this fall as part of the Eisenhower Legacy Transportation Program (IKE) Local Consult process. KDOT holds Local Consult meetings every two years to discuss regional transportation project priorities with Kansans.Attendees will have an opportunity to... Read More.

McPherson Law Enforcement Investigating Aggravated Battery of Local College Student

Friday, September 8

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON, Kan. — McPherson Police and the Kansas Bureau of Investigation are investigating an overnight aggravated battery incident involving a local college student.McPherson Police Chief Mikel Golden said McPherson County Emergency Communications received a call just before 4 a.m. of a possible... Read More.

Governor Kelly Announces 35 Local Bridge Projects Across Kansas to Receive $42.3M

Thursday, August 31

By Kansas Department of Transportation DODGE CITY, Kan. – Governor Laura Kelly and Kansas Transportation Secretary Calvin Reed today announced that 35 local and off-system bridge projects across the state will receive a combined total of $42.3 million as part of two local bridge improvement... Read More.

Community Continues Overwhelming Support for Local Teacher, Carla Goertzen

Monday, July 3

BUHLER, Kan. – “If there was an angel on earth, it would be her.” That is how Buhler Grade School teacher Carla Goertzen is described by local business owner and Buhler Chamber of Commerce representative Shelly Bartel. The chamber is partnering with local businesses to... Read More.

New Date and Local for Annual Sand Plum Bicycle Classic

Friday, May 5

RENO COUNTY, Kan. – This year’s Sand Plum Bicycle Classic will feature a new date and location. The annual Reno County favorite will be taking place on Sunday, June 4, and will offer four different distances to choose from:16-mile, 36-mile, 53-mile, or take on... Read More.