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McPherson County Commission Approves Building Repairs, Public Works Prepares for Winter Season

Monday, November 24

McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — McPherson County Commissioners have approved either repair or replacement of a non-functioning HVAC unit on the headhouse of the elevator shaft at the McPherson County Building. At Monday's meeting, IT Director Jeff Butler said if they have to replace the... Read More.

Allen Collegiate Farm Bureau Elects Officers, Prepares for Fall Leadership Events

Wednesday, September 17

IOLA, Kan. (Sept. 17, 2025) — Allen Community College agriculture students gathered Sept. 10 at Sam and Louie’s restaurant in Iola for the September Collegiate Farm Bureau meeting, where they elected new officers and discussed upcoming leadership opportunities.Sophomore Kynlee Lind of Burlington was elected... Read More.

Kansas State Fair Board Prepares for First Day of the Fair

Friday, September 5

HUTCHINSON, Kan. (September 5, 2025) - As a light rain sprinkled the Kansas State Fairgrounds this morning, the Kansas State Fair Board met to prepare for the day ahead. Spirits were high in the morning’s meeting as the Board welcomed special guests Dave Johnson-... Read More.

Iola Legion Baseball Team Prepares for State Tournament

Tuesday, July 15

IOLA, Kan. - The Iola Post 15 American Legion Baseball team will participate in the KALB Class C State Tournament, held in Topeka July 17-20.The Iola Indians Class C team, which is in the 17U age class, will be the No. 5 seed out of... Read More.

Central Kansas CASA Celebrates New Location and Prepares for 20th Annual CASA Chocolate Auction

Friday, January 24

GREAT BEND, Kan. — On Thursday, January 16th, the Great Bend Chamber of Commerce hosted a Ribbon Cutting for Central Kansas CASA, Inc., marking the celebration of their new office location at 2000 Washington Avenue in Great Bend. The event also served as a... Read More.

Evergy Prepares as First Winter Storm of 2025 Predicted

Thursday, January 2

Cold weather, snow expected to affect service area By Evergy, Inc. KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Evergy is preparing for the first potential cold snap and winter storm of the new year that could impact our service area.Evergy power plants are available to meet customers’ needs through... Read More.

Salthawk Sports Roundup: Swimming Heads to State, Bowling Prepares for Regionals

Thursday, February 15

By Brad Hallier HUTCHINSON, Kan. - The Hutchinson High boys swim team will head to the Class 5-4-3-2-1A state meet on Friday and Saturday in Topeka.The Salthawks have seven entries in the meet.Based on seedings, the Salthawks have a good shot at qualifying three entries... Read More.