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McPherson Awarded Grant for 40 New Homes

Tuesday, August 15

By the City of McPherson McPHERSON, Kan. — The City of McPherson is excited to announce its successful application for an MIH-ARPA (Moderate Income Housing-American Rescue Plan Act) grant through the Kansas Housing Resources Corporation. McPherson’s successful proposal — submitted by Twinland II, LLC —... Read More.

McPherson College Classic Car on the Way to Pebble Beach

Friday, August 11

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON, Kan. — A project more than seven years in the making began its journey to the greatest classic car show in the world this morning.The 1953 Mercedes Benz 300 S restored by students and faculty in McPherson College's Automotive Restoration program... Read More.

McPherson County Community Foundation Approves Grant Awards: Five Organizations to Receive Awards

Thursday, August 10

Information from the McPherson County Community Foundation McPHERSON, Kan. — The McPherson County Community Foundation Board announced today (Aug. 10) that they approved grant awards from both the ‘Dream Fund’ and the David J. Nutt Fund to five different organizations in McPherson County. ‘Dream Fund’ Awards: Offender/... Read More.

City of McPherson Not Doing City-Wide Pickup, Instead Notes Significant Community Volunteer Efforts Since Saturday Storm

Tuesday, August 8

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON, Kan. — Unlike some communities around the area, the City of McPherson will not be doing a city-wide limb pickup from Saturday night's wind storm.Mayor Tom Brown talked about this during this morning's City Commission Meeting, and said that city-wide limb... Read More.

McPherson College’s 1953 Mercedes-Benz 300 S Begins its #PathToPebble

Tuesday, August 8

By McPherson College McPHERSON, Kan. — McPherson College's classic 1953 Mercedes-Benz 300 S is the college's first car fully restored by its students to be accepted to the Pebble Beach Concours d' Elegance, the nation's most prestigious car event, which takes place in Monterey,... Read More.

MCCF Collecting Donations for McPherson Resource Council

Monday, August 7

McPHERSON, Kan. — With the recent heat waves, the McPherson Resource Council knows that Christmas may be the last thing on most people's minds, but they are preparing early this year. Each year several local organizations come together to collect clothing, toys, infant quilts,... Read More.

McPherson Fire Department Receives Sufficient Donations to Purchase Baby Box

Friday, August 4

McPHERSON, Kan. — The McPherson Fire Department announced Friday it has received sufficient donations to purchase a Baby Box, which provides a last resort option for a parent or legal guardian to legally surrender an infant anonymously.A bill in the Kansas Legislature expanding the... Read More.

City of McPherson Approves Incentive Program for Water Park Employees

Tuesday, August 1

Highlights from the City of McPherson Commission Meeting Aug. 1 By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON, Kan. — On Aug. 1, the McPherson City Commission Tuesday approved a 2023-24 agreement with USD 418 for school crossing guards and crossing guard supervisor. Under the agreement the school district will... Read More.

Hospital Sales Tax Renewal on 2024 McPherson County Ballot

Monday, July 31

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON, Kan. — Renewal of a half percent sales tax supporting the three hospitals in McPherson County will be on the ballot in 2024. The exact date is yet to be determined. Funds from that tax are vital to the financial well... Read More.

McPherson County Spelling Bee

Monday, July 31

The McPherson, Moundridge, Marquette, and Canton libraries are competing against each other in a battle of spelling on Aug. 25. Each public library participating will bring their three best spellers from their communities to compete in an adult spelling bee at the Hub Brick... Read More.

Mastermind McPherson County Summit Reviews County Survey

Thursday, July 27

By Lucky KiddMcPHERSON, Kan. — Some 100 people from across McPherson County gathered Thursday morning to discuss a variety of issues facing the county and ideas to address them. The Mastermind McPherson County Summit reviewed findings of an online survey that was conducted earlier... Read More.

Great Bend Artist to Work on 2 Downtown McPherson Murals

Tuesday, July 25

McPHERSON, Kan. — A contract with Great Bend artist Melanie Ryan to do work on two of the downtown McPherson Murals was approved by the City Commission Tuesday. This work includes restoration and repair of the Maxwell Wildlife mural at Main and Sutherland and... Read More.