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McPherson City Commission Authorizes 15K to Repair a Return Line Serving the Lazy River, Water Slide and Splash Pad at McPherson Water Park

Tuesday, July 8

McPHERSON, Kan. — The McPherson City Commission Tuesday authorized an up to $15,000 expenditure to repair a return line that serves the lazy river, water slide and splash pad at the McPherson Water Park. Director of Public Lands and Facilities Wayne Burns said a... Read More.

City of Lyons Holds Park Dedication Ceremony for Salt Miners Park

Friday, June 27

LYONS, Kan. — The City of Lyons hosted a park dedication this morning at the corner of East Avenue South and West Commercial for Salt Miners Park, the home of the World’s Largest Saltshaker. Tanner Faust, the City of Lyons Assistant City Administrator and Community... Read More.

McPherson Water Park Cleanup Update

Friday, June 20

McPHERSON, Kan. — The McPherson Water Park provided an update today on cleanup from Tuesday's storm. Excess water continues to be pumped off, and while great progress on debris and storm damage has been made, work continues on the pool itself, with pumps running as... Read More.

McPherson Water Park Remains Closed for Cleanup

Thursday, June 19

McPHERSON, Kan. — The McPherson Water Park will remain closed for now due to Tuesday's windstorm and torrential rains. This is due to a combination of not being able to run off excess water due to excess flows going through the city's wastewater treatment... Read More.

Garnett City Commission Reviews RV Park Permit and Updates Peddler Ordinance

Tuesday, June 10

GARNETT, Kan. — The Garnett City Commission Tuesday sent back to the Planning Commission a recommendation for a special use permit that would allow continued used of a property at 1010 South Walnut as a five space RV park.This park was set up some... Read More.

Lakeside Park Bandshell Nominated for National Register of Historic Places

Tuesday, June 10

McPHERSON, Kan. — The Lakeside Park Bandshell in McPherson has been added to the Register of Historic Kansas Places and forwarded for nomination to the National Register of Historic Places.That action was taken Saturday during a meeting of the Kansas Historic Sites Board of... Read More.

Iola City Council to Discuss Land Bank, Fireworks, and Park Upgrades at Monday City Council Meeting

Sunday, June 8

IOLA, Kan. — Action to establish a land bank for the city of Iola will be taken at Monday evening's Iola City Council meeting at 6 at the Riverside Park Community Building.The ordinance incorporates recommendations made by the Council during their May 25th meeting.... Read More.

Hutchinson City Council Approves Installation of New Playground Equipment at Shadduck Park

Wednesday, June 4

Hutchinson City Council Meeting 6/3/25 Highlights HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson City Council Tuesday night approved purchase and installation of new playground equipment at Shadduck Park,which adjoins the Boys and Girls Club which is partnering in the project.Members of the club's Teen Advisory Council did... Read More.

Iola City Council Tables Proposal to Change Dates of Firework Sales, Council Accepts Nearly Bid for New Electric Sign at Riverside Park

Wednesday, May 28

IOLA, Kan. — The Iola City Council has tabled to their June 9th meeting a proposal to change the sale date for fireworks. A change in state law extended the dates for seasonal sale of fireworks from the long-standing June 27 to July 5... Read More.

NBC World Series Announces Return of Championship Night to Downtown Wichita at Equity Bank Park

Thursday, April 17

WICHITA, Kan. (NBCBaseball.com) - The NBC Baseball Foundation proudly announces that Championship Night of the 2025 NBC World Series, powered by Evergy, will be played at Equity Bank Park on Saturday, August 2, 2025. This momentous decision marks the return of the NBC World... Read More.

Lindsborg City Council Accepts Bid for New Sidewalks at Swensson Park, One Item Tabled to March 17 Meeting

Tuesday, March 4

LINDSBORG, Kan. — The Lindsborg City Council Monday accepted a $10,730 bid for installation of new sidewalks in Swensson Park leading to features within it. This is a project Parks Director Noah Flores said he's been working on for some timeFlores said the project... Read More.

McPherson City Commission Approves Replacement of Shelter 4 at Lakeside Park

Tuesday, January 28

McPHERSON, Kan. — McPherson City Commissioners have approved the replacement of Shelter 4 at Lakeside Park. This is the one on West Lakeside Drive across from Washington Elementary School and will be of the same design as four other shelters replaced earlier.There are four... Read More.