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House Bill 683 could be good news for Ohio farmers

Monday, December 2

The director of the Ohio Department of Agriculture says farmers need more financial assistance in the midst of the state’s historic drought. Brian Baldridge says he recently testified before the Ohio House Finance Committee and requested an additional $10 million for farmers. “There’s a...

Sterling College Named to U.S. News 2025 Best Colleges List

Tuesday, October 8

By Sterling College STERLING, Kan. (Oct. 2, 2024) — Sterling College has been ranked among the 2025 Best Regional Colleges Midwest Rankings by U.S. News & World Report. Sterling has also been ranked among the 2025 Top Performers on...

McPherson College Ranks in U.S. News & World Report “Best College” List

Tuesday, September 24

By McPherson College McPHERSON, Kan. — For the ninth consecutive year, McPherson College has earned recognition by U.S. News & World Report in its 2024-25 “Best Colleges” list for Regional Colleges in the Midwest. This year, the college climbed...

Construction Begins on Next Habitat for Humanity Home in Moundridge

Friday, August 23

Submitted by Fred Bohnenblust MOUNDRIDGE, Kan. — Construction has begun in Moundridge on the next new Habitat for Humanity home in McPherson County. The framing building blitz is planned to begin September 5-7 at the new home site at...

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Tuesday, July 23

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Peoples joins Brownfield Ag News as Nebraska/Kansas reporter

Monday, July 15

Brownfield Ag News is pleased to announce Brandon Peoples has joined the Brownfield team as Anchor/Reporter for Nebraska and Kansas. “Brandon comes to Brownfield with a passion for great journalism and experience in local radio,” says Meghan Grebner, Brownfield Broadcast Supervisor. “His enthusiasm and...

Lower commodity prices until fresh news hits

Monday, July 1

A market analyst says last week’s quarterly grain stocks report from USDA was more bearish to the grain markets than expected and prices aren’t expected to improve until fresh data is available. Kristi Van Ahn with Van Ahn and Company says the July USDA...

News From Washington: An Update On Donor-Advised Funds

Friday, March 29

By the McPherson County Community Foundation McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — A few newsletters ago, the McPherson County Community Foundation shared that our team is closely tracking the IRS’s

Foreign News Journalist Hears KIOL 1370 AM in Finland

Monday, February 12

By Lucky Kidd VANTAA, Fin. / IOLA, Kan. — Under normal conditions, the signal of 1370 KIOL going north from Iola will extend out around 75 miles or so, a bit further to the west of Lawrence. At night...

PSU NEWS: University, KBI to Partner on Regional Crime Center and Lab

Friday, December 1

By Pittsburg State University PITTSBURG, Kan. — Pittsburg State University will partner with the Kansas Bureau of Investigation to create a state-of-the-art regional crime center and laboratory that would serve law enforcement and at the same time provide educational...

Sterling College Named to U.S. News 2024 Best Colleges List

Wednesday, September 27

By Sterling College STERLING, Kan. — Sterling College was included as one of only 25 schools in the Midwest who were named to the 2024 U.S. News & World Report list for Social Mobility. The list highlights “colleges [that] are more successful than others at...

Fundraiser Launches for Lyons News Reporter Manuel Gomez, Injured at Friday Night’s Football Game

Tuesday, September 26

By Lucky Kidd LYONS, Kan. — A GoFundMe fundraiser has been launched for the family of Lyons News reporter Manuel Gomez, who was injured at last Friday's Lyons High School football game.According to Cody Luck, who set...