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Jo Unruh, Connie Grennan and Nikolous Rempe Named 2024 McPherson County All Schools Day Button Hunt Winners

Thursday, May 9

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — The theme of the 2024 McPherson County All Schools Day Button Hunts factored into both the hunt's virtual location and where the medallion was found.Nikolous Rempe found the medallion early Wednesday morning at the base of a tree... Read More.

Mastermind McPherson Update: Final Week

Tuesday, May 7

By McPherson County Community Foundation McPHERSON, Kan. — We have reached the final week of the Mastermind McPherson County Survey. While significantly more surveys have been received than last year, there are a few communities that we still need more responses. Amount needed from community: Canton: 9Galva:... Read More.

McPherson City Commissioners Approve Wage Raises for Employees, Effective Monday

Tuesday, May 7

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON, Kan. — A raise is on the way for McPherson City Employees. As part of a large number of personnel related items City Commissioners Tuesday approved a seven percent across the board wage adjustment to be effective Monday, May 13. Four... Read More.

McPherson County Commissioners Take Possession of a Hat Rack with Significant History

Tuesday, May 7

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — McPherson County Commissioners took possession of a hat rack Monday, one that has a lot of history tied to it.Retired Sheriff and former Commissioner Harris Terry a few years back came into possession of a hat rack that... Read More.

Bethany College Receives Grant from McPherson County Community Foundation to Launch Cadaver Dissection Program

Tuesday, May 7

By Bethany College LINDSBORG, Kan. (April 15, 2024) — The McPherson County Community Foundation (MCCF) has awarded a generous grant to establish a groundbreaking Cadaver Dissection Program at Bethany College. This initiative, made possible by the Foundation's unwavering support and distribution of the David... Read More.

McPherson County Community Foundation Presents “Big Checks” to April Grant Recipients

Friday, May 3

By the McPherson County Community Foundation McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — Over the last week McPherson County Community Foundation (MCCF) has had plenty of chances to present ‘Big Checks’ to a few April Grant recipients. The Foundation also took the opportunity to talk with them... Read More.

McPherson Girls & Boys Track & Field Place 4th in Hesston Invitational

Friday, May 3

HESSTON, Kan. - After the Newton Invitational was canceled due to inclement weather nearly a week prior, the McPherson High School Track & Field Teams were finally able to compete in Hesston Thursday, May 2. Only part of the team competed Thursday as the Bullpups... Read More.

McPherson Girls Swimming Wins Newton Invitational

Friday, May 3

NEWTON, Kan. - The McPherson High School Girls Swimming team won the Newton Invitational against 7 other local schools by nearly 80 points, including winning multiple individual and relay events.The Bullpups won a total of 6 events, including the 200 Freestyle, 200 Medley, and 400... Read More.

McPherson College Honors Alumni

Monday, April 29

By McPherson College McPHERSON, Kan. (April 26, 2024) — The McPherson College Citation of Merit award recipients for 2024 are Ron ’60 and Rita (Smallwood) ’61 Harden; Larry ’65 and Sandee (Hoover) ’65 Kitzel; and Sigrid Wagner Horner ‘70. These recipients exemplify the college’s mission... Read More.

All Schools Day Button Hunt

Monday, April 29

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON, Kan. — Licenses are now on sale for the 2024 McPherson County All Schools Day Button Hunt, sponsored by First Bank Kansas and Peoples Bank and Trust.Again, this year there will be two hunts, one for a medallion featuring this year's... Read More.

Former McPherson High & College Football Star Signs with NFL’s Washington Commanders

Sunday, April 28

McPHERSON, Kan. - Former McPherson High School & McPherson College football star Ben Nikkel is heading to the NFL after signing with the Washington Commanders as an undrafted free agent.Nikkel graduated from McPherson High School in 2018, but did not attract many offers to play... Read More.

STEPMC Hosts McPherson Chamber Connection in Time for Taco Tuesday, April 30

Friday, April 26

By Brenna Eller McPHERSON, Kan. — Steps To End Poverty in McPherson County (STEPMC) recently hosted the McPherson Chamber Connection at the First United Methodist Church on April 25.STEPMC's purpose as a non-profit organization is to transform the lives of those in McPherson County and... Read More.