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Celebrate New Year’s Eve at the Cosmosphere

Thursday, December 4

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – The Cosmosphere is hosting a New Year’s Eve Event on December 31st 4:00 pm to 9:30 pm. Ticket cost is $40, $75 for couples.Join us at the Cosmosphere December 31st to kick off the New Year with live music, beer, wine,... Read More.

Kapaun Mount Carmel Wins First State Football Title in 37 Years

Sunday, November 30

The Kapaun Mount Carmel Crusaders blasted Shawnee Mission Bishop Miege 56-21 to win the Kansas Class 4A state championship Saturday night at Emporia State University’s Welch Stadium.The Crusaders won their first state title 37 years ago in 1987 back when Kapaun was a powerhouse... Read More.

Sterling Black Bears Advance to First State Football Championship in 43 Years with Win Over Smith Center

Saturday, November 22

STERLING— For the first time in 43 years, the Sterling Black Bears are headed to a Kansas state championship football game.In a West substate battle, Sterling used two first-half touchdowns from senior running back Zane Farney and a lights-out defensive performance to knock off... Read More.

Crest Theater to Celebrate 75 Years with Recreation of Grand Opening

Friday, October 3

GREAT BEND, Kan. — Bob Marsh and the Great Bend Community Theater invite the public to a celebration of the Crest Theater diamond anniversary on Sunday, Nov. 9, 2025. The Crest will present two showings of the 1960 grand opening film, “Two Weeks With Love,”... Read More.

Clothed in Compassion Celebrates Three Years, Hosts Benefit Auction on October 18

Tuesday, September 30

RENO COUNTY, Kan. — Clothed in Compassion (CiC) is celebrating its third anniversary with a "Fill a Jar, Fill a Heart" Benefit Auction on Saturday, Oct. 18. Every item that is bid on helps provide pediatric therapy care to families in and around Hutchinson.The... Read More.

20 Years of Cornstock: Country Star Chris Janson Headlines the Small-Town BIG-TIME Celebration

Tuesday, September 23

GARNETT, Kan. — The Anderson County Corn Festival Board of Directors and over 100 volunteers invite you to the 20th Annual Cornstock Music Festival on Saturday, September 27th at Lake Garnett. This year’s lineup is a variety of entertainment, from current country hit makers... Read More.

Celebrating 31 Years of Kids Ag Day: A Community Effort

Monday, September 22

GREAT BEND, Kan. — The Great Bend Chamber of Commerce, through its Ag-Business Committee, proudly hosted the 31st Annual Kids Ag Day on Wednesday, September 3, 2025. Each year, this signature event opens the world of agriculture to nearly 400 fourth-grade students from schools... Read More.

Nooks & Crannies Floral Celebrates 30 Year Legacy, the Passing of the Torch

Thursday, September 11

McPHERSON, Kan. — It was a celebratory morning at Nooks & Crannies Floral as owners of nearly 30 years Susan Hawley and Linda Allen officially passed the torch (or stems) over to Tonya Robertson and Deseri Orlanzzini.Casey Justus, ambassador for the McPherson Chamber of... Read More.

Kansas Pro Wash Celebrates 5 Years of Service with Ribbon Cutting

Saturday, August 2

GREAT BEND, Kan. — The Great Bend Chamber of Commerce is thrilled to celebrate five strong years of service from one of Central Kansas’s most hardworking businesses, Kansas Pro Wash. A Ribbon Cutting Ceremony was held on Thursday, July 31st, 2025.Founded in 2020 by... Read More.

Celebrate 35 Years of the Americans with Disabilities Act on July 25th

Friday, July 11

HUTCHINSON, Kan. (July 10, 2025) – Beyond Barriers, in partnership with the City of Hutchinson Human Relations Commission, invites the Hutchinson community to join in a celebration of the 35th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) on Friday, July 25, from 3:00 to... Read More.

T & L Fireworks Honors 55 Years of Bright Traditions with Chamber Ribbon Cutting Celebration

Friday, June 27

GREAT BEND, Kan. — On June 27th, 2025, the Great Bend Chamber of Commerce joined T & L Fireworks for a heartfelt celebration marking an extraordinary milestone: 55 years of lighting up the skies and enriching holiday memories throughout Central Kansas. A festive ribbon... Read More.

Great Bend Economic Development Celebrates Five Years of Growth Under Sara Arnberger’s Leadership; Begins Search for New President

Wednesday, June 25

GREAT BEND, Kan. — The Board of Directors of Great Bend Economic Development (GBED) announces the upcoming departure of President Sara Arnberger, who will be stepping down in mid-July after five years of leadership.During her tenure, Arnberger led GBED through an extraordinary period of... Read More.