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Foundation Seeks Volunteer Tax Preparers

Thursday, December 11

McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — The McPherson County Community Foundation is seeking volunteers to help complete tax returns of McPherson County residents in 2026. These volunteers would be participants under the IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program.The VITA program primarily serves:People who generally... Read More.

November Total Tax Collections at $687.0 Million; 0.3% Below Estimate

Monday, December 1

TOPEKA, Kan. — The State of Kansas ends November 2025 with total tax collections at $687.0 million. That is $1.9 million, or 0.3%, below the estimate. Total tax collections were up 1.7% from November 2024. “November’s tax collections were nearly on target overall. While individual... Read More.

Lyons City Council Considers Health Insurance Changes, Reviews Tax Spending and Updates Policies

Monday, November 3

LYONS, Kan. — The Lyons City Council Monday night heard a report on health insurance providers for 2026, which will have some impact on deductibles for city employees during December.Julie Yarmer with Freedom Claims presented a recommendation to change from Blue Cross-Blue Shield to... Read More.

Lindsborg Old Mill Meets Goal for Tax Credit Commitments

Friday, October 24

LINDSBORG, Kan. — The goal has been met for the commitment of tax credits for the Raise the Roof project at the Lindsborg Old Mill Museum and Swedish Heritage Complex. Marketing and Communications director Adam Pracht announced Friday afternoon they have commitments for all... Read More.

McPherson County Explains EMS Sales Tax Measure, Designed to Ease Property Tax Burden

Monday, October 13

On the ballot in the Nov. 4, 2025, general election McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — McPherson County voters will see a proposal on the November 4 ballot for a ½ cent (0.5%) county-wide sales tax dedicated to funding Emergency Medical Services (EMS). If approved, the tax... Read More.

Lindsborg Old Mill Museum Urgently Seeks Donors to Secure Final Tax Credits for Swedish Pavilion Restoration

Tuesday, October 7

LINDSBORG, Kan. — The Lindsborg Old Mill and Swedish Heritage Museum was notified earlier this week they need to have the remaining just over $40,000 in Community Service Tax Credits committed no later than October 25.Any remaining tax credits unclaimed by that date will... Read More.

Lyons City Council Approves 2026 Budget and 2.5 Mill Increase in Property Tax Levy, Special Meeting to be Held Thursday Afternoon

Tuesday, September 16

LYONS, Kan. — The Lyons City Council at Monday's meeting approved a 2026 budget calling for a 2.5 mill increase in the city's property tax levy. The entirety of the increase is for the general fund, with levies for the Lyons Public Library and... Read More.

State of Kansas August Total Tax Collections at $692.3 Million; 3.9% Above Estimate

Thursday, September 4

TOPEKA, Kan. — The State of Kansas ends August 2025 with total tax collections at $692.3 million. That is $26.2 million, or 3.9%, above the estimate. Total tax collections were up 4.0% from August 2024. “This month’s stronger-than-expected tax collections highlight the strength of Kansas’... Read More.

Ambulance Sales Tax Proposal Placed on McPherson County November Ballot

Monday, August 18

McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — McPherson County voters will consider a proposed half percent ambulance sales tax at the November general election. A resolution calling a special election was adopted by McPherson County Commissioners Monday.The tax would provide funding for McPherson, Lindsborg, and Moundridge EMS... Read More.

Housing Tax Credits Awarded for Projects at Two Former Iola Schools

Wednesday, August 13

Plans to convert two former elementary school buildings in Iola to housing are a big step closer to moving forward.The Kansas Housing Resources Corporation announced Monday award of funding through the federal and state Low Income Housing Tax Credit programs totaling 1.7 million dollars... Read More.

State of Kansas July Total Tax Collections at $670.2M; 3.3% Above Estimate

Monday, August 4

TOPEKA, Kan. — The State of Kansas ends July 2025 with total tax collections at $670.2 million. That is $21.2 million, or 3.3%, above the estimate. Total tax collections were up 1.5% from July 2024. “While this month’s tax collections highlight the strength of Kansas’... Read More.

McPherson County Commission Discusses Proposed Sales Tax for Ambulance Services

Monday, August 4

McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — McPherson County Commissioners continued discussion on a proposed sales tax for ambulance and other health related services during Monday's meeting. The initial concept was to use part of the funding for the five ambulance providers based in the county, along with... Read More.