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Splash Pad at Veterans Memorial Park Fixed and Open Today

Thursday, July 18

By the City of Great Bend GREAT BEND, Kan. —The City of Great Bend Public Lands Department is pleased to announce that the pump at the Splash Pad at Veterans Memorial Park has been successfully replaced. The splash pad will be open again starting today,... Read More.

Splash Pad at Veterans Memorial Park Temporarily Out of Order

Friday, July 12

By the City of Great Bend Public Lands Department GREAT BEND, Kan. — The City of Great Bend Public Lands Department announces that the Splash Pad at Veterans Memorial Park is currently out of order due to a pump failure. We are awaiting the delivery... Read More.

Playground Closure for Repairs at Veterans Memorial Park

Tuesday, June 11

By the City of Great Bend Public Lands Department GREAT BEND, Kan. – The City of Great Bend Public Lands Department announces that the large playground on the south side of Veterans Lake will be closed for repairs starting Wednesday, June 12, 2024. The closure... Read More.

McPherson American Legion Veteran’s Story Night April 16

Monday, April 15

By Dennis Friesen McPHERSON, Kan. — The McPherson American Legion has been hosting a Veteran’s story night for over 6 years. This event is held on the 3rd Tuesday of every month excluding November and December. Veterans from all branches of military tell their stories... Read More.

Reno County KIA Vietnam Veterans Honored

Monday, April 8

By the Vieyra Honors Foundation RENO COUNTY, Kan. — According to the most recent Census data, “Reno County, KS has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.36 times greater than any other conflict.” Today, there are 3,030 veterans living in Reno... Read More.

Hutchinson Local Raising Funds to Take Disabled Veterans to Annual Fly Tying Convention for Healing

Thursday, February 15

WICHITA, Kan. — A group dedicated to the physical and emotional healing of disabled veterans through fly fishing activities and education is currently requesting funds to help take disabled veterans to Sowbug Roundup, an annual Fly Tying Convention in Mountain Home, Ark.Scott Harwood,... Read More.

Local Veterans Day Events

Tuesday, November 7

Ad Astra Radio thanks all Veterans for their service! Here are some local events happening in and around the communities we cover. McPherson Veterans Day Events McPherson's Veterans Day events kick off with a free breakfast for veterans from 8-10 at the American Legion, hosted by... Read More.

Kansas National Guardsmen to Support Veterans Day Events

Monday, November 6

By the Kansas Office of the Adjutant General’s Department KANSAS — Soldiers and Airmen of the Kansas National Guard will honor their fellow veterans, past and present, by participating in several Veterans Day events in the state.Saturday, Nov. 4EmporiaCompany A, Recruiting and Retention Battalion, will... Read More.

KSHSAA to Honor Veterans and Active Military with Free Admission to Sectional Football Games

Sunday, November 5

TOPEKA, Kan. – The students in the member schools of the Kansas State High School Activities Association benefit from the privilege of participating in high school activities. This is possible due to the result of the hard work and sacrifice of many, including those who defend... Read More.

Veterans Story Night Tonight

Tuesday, October 17

By Dan Hervey McPHERSON, Kan. — Tonight, on Tuesday, October 17th at 7:00 p.m. George Mellinger and Ron Ensz will share stories at the American Legion. Both served in the US Army. Mellinger served during Korea and Ensz during Vietnam. Friends, family and the public... Read More.

2023 Kansas State Fair Veterans Breakfast

Thursday, September 14

By Lucky Kidd HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Each year the Kansas State Fair hosts a Veterans' Breakfast where those who have served their country in the armed forces are honored. At the 2023 breakfast Wednesday it was necessary to change speakers due to illness of the... Read More.

Veterans Story Night Sept. 19

Sunday, September 10

By Dan Hervey, McPherson American Legion Harry B Dorst Post 24 McPHERSON, Kan. — On Tuesday, Sept. 19 at 7 p.m. two veterans will share their stories at the American Legion. Friends, family and the public are invited.Kathy Nicholson and Sheryl White both served in... Read More.