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McPherson College Athletics Class of 2025 Hall of Fame Inductees Announced

Thursday, August 21

McPHERSON, Kan. (MacBulldogs.com) - Director of Athletics Josh Daume announced today that Aaron Frazier, Arryana Barton, and Kelly Cowan will be inducted into the McPherson College Athletics Hall of Fame this September during Homecoming Weekend. Hall of Fame selections are voted on by a... Read More.

McPherson College Offers New Degree in Exercise Science

Thursday, August 21

McPHERSON, Kan. — The Higher Learning Commission recently approved McPherson College to offer a Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science starting in August 2026. The degree further diversifies the college’s academic offerings and builds on the existing strengths in the health science and sports... Read More.

McPherson City Commission Approves Additional Expenditures on Leak Issue at Water Park, Approves Kansas Open Records Act Changes

Tuesday, August 19

McPHERSON, Kan. — The McPherson City Commission Tuesday approved additional expenditures up to $10,000 on the leak issue at McPherson Water Park that shut down a number of features this past season. This additional money will be used for installation of blind flanges, identified... Read More.

Ambulance Sales Tax Proposal Placed on McPherson County November Ballot

Monday, August 18

McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — McPherson County voters will consider a proposed half percent ambulance sales tax at the November general election. A resolution calling a special election was adopted by McPherson County Commissioners Monday.The tax would provide funding for McPherson, Lindsborg, and Moundridge EMS... Read More.

MIDC Discusses Career Technical Education Program for McPherson High School

Monday, August 18

McPHERSON, Kan. — McPherson Industrial Development Company Executive Director Kasi Morales told McPherson County Commissioners during her quarterly report Monday that they are working on bringing a “plug and play” career and technical education program to McPherson High School which will be tailored to... Read More.

McPherson County Commissioners Approve Resolutions for New Gottland Township

Monday, August 18

McPHERSON, Kan. — McPherson County Commissioners Monday approved resolutions designating two road segments in New Gottland Township as minimum maintenance. The Planning Board last week recommended designation of 13th Avenue between Pioneer and Pueblo Roads and Pueblo Road from 12th to 13th. The Commission... Read More.

Mastermind McPherson County Community Presentations Completed

Thursday, August 14

McPHERSON, Kan. — The last of the 2025 Mastermind McPherson County Community Benchmark presentations were held Thursday, with two sessions in McPherson. Earlier sessions were held in various communities around the county.The general theme of the McPherson part of the survey, which 241 people... Read More.

McPherson City Commission Approves Bids for New Police Substation Items, Other Meeting Highlights

Tuesday, August 12

McPHERSON, Kan. — McPherson City Commissioners approved bids Tuesday for items connected with the new Police Substation at Kansas and Oak. A bid was accepted from AutoKing for signage at a cost of just over $8,000, the second lowest of five bids received, and... Read More.

McPherson County Adopts Temporary Moratorium on Hydrogen Energy Facilities

Monday, August 11

McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — McPherson County Commissioners Monday adopted a temporary moratorium on hydrogen energy facilities.As it did last week for data center projects, the moratorium purpose is to allow the county's planning board to review and develop regulations for these projects.Planning and Zoning... Read More.

McPherson Center for Health Earns 5-Star Rating from CMS, Reflecting Top-Tier Care Close to Home

Monday, August 11

McPHERSON, Kan. (August 8, 2025) — McPherson Center for Health has been awarded a 5-star rating by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), placing it among the top-performing hospitals in the nation for quality of care and the only facility within a... Read More.

Higher Learning Commission Reaffirms McPherson College Accreditation

Wednesday, August 6

McPHERSON, Kan. — The Higher Learning Commission (HLC) reaffirmed McPherson College’s accreditation following the June meeting of its Institutional Actions Council. As part of the reaffirmation, the HLC invited the college to pursue the Open Pathway for its next 10-year accreditation cycle — signaling... Read More.

Mastermind McPherson County Community Presentations Begin Wednesday

Tuesday, August 5

McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — The McPherson County Community Foundation's Mastermind on the Road series will begin Wednesday in Marquette, as they present the results from the Mastermind survey community members took earlier this year.The Marquette presentation will be at noon Wednesday at Smoky Valley... Read More.