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Hiatt Enterprises Expands to South Hutch with StartUp Hutch Support

Monday, January 13

By StartUp Hutch HUTCHINSON, Kan — Hiatt Enterprises, the parent company of All Pro Plumbing, Heating & Air, has secured a $50,000 loan from the StartUp Hutch Fund, in collaboration with Peoples Bank and Trust, to support their expansion into South Hutchinson.Following their recent acquisition... Read More.

McPherson County Community Foundation Announces Retirement of President & CEO Becky Goss

Monday, January 13

By McPherson County Community Foundation McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — The McPherson County Community Foundation (MCCF) announced that its President and CEO, Becky Goss, will retire at the end of 2025. Goss, who has been with the Foundation since its inception in January 2001, has served... Read More.

New President Named for Hesston College

Monday, January 13

By Lucky Kidd HESSTON, Kan. — Mark Landes was named the 10th president of Hesston College on Monday. Landes, who previously worked for the college from 2013 to 2019 as vice president of finance and operations and during which time he was twice acting president... Read More.

Lindsborg Community Hospital Names New Administrator

Monday, January 13

SALINA, Kan. — Lindsborg Community Hospital (LCH) will officially welcome its new administrator, Mark Rooker near the end of January.Salina Regional Health Center CEO, Joel Phelps shared with the hospital that the new administrator had been selected on Monday.Rooker has had 27 years of... Read More.

Kansas Farm Bureau 2025 Young Farmers & Ranchers Conference Winners

Monday, January 13

By Kansas Farm Bureau MANHATTAN, Kan. — Farmers and ranchers from across Kansas gathered in Manhattan Jan. 10-12 for the annual Young Farmers and Ranchers (YF&R) leaders conference. Nearly 500 attended the three-day Kansas Farm Bureau conference designed to provide educational and networking opportunities for... Read More.

McPherson College Presents Boston Brass

Monday, January 13

By McPherson College McPHERSON, Kan. — Boston Brass brings its one-of-a-kind musical experience to the McPherson College stage in a Fern Lingenfelter Artist Series Concert on Sunday, January 26, at 7:30 p.m. at McPherson College’s Brown Auditorium. Admission to the concert is free.McPherson College... Read More.

Kansas Tourism Unveils 2025 Kansas Travel Guide

Monday, January 13

By the Kansas Department of Commerce Kansas Tourism Friday announced the release of the highly anticipated 2025 Kansas Travel Guide, a comprehensive and free resource designed to inspire exploration of the Sunflower State. The guide is available in both print and digital format, just... Read More.

Governor Kelly Signs First in Nation Executive Order to Ensure Federal Benefits Belong to Foster Care Youth

Monday, January 13

TOPEKA, Kan. — On Friday, Jan. 10, 2025, Governor Laura Kelly signed Executive Order 25-01, which aims to reform how federal benefits are allocated to foster youth. This executive order is the first of its kind in the nation and seeks to end... Read More.

Kansas Fish Consumption Advisories for 2025

Sunday, January 12

By the Kansas Department of Health and Environment The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) and the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) (collectively, “Kansas”) is issuing fish consumption advisories for 2025. The following advisories identify types of fish, or other aquatic species,... Read More.

Kansas Farm Bureau Foundation Accepting Scholarship Applications

Thursday, January 9

By the Kansas Farm Bureau MANHATTAN, Kan. — The Kansas Farm Bureau (KFB) Foundation for Agriculture is now accepting applications for 2025 scholarship awards.“Supporting education is one of the core missions of the Kansas Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture,” says KFB President Joe Newland. “We... Read More.

Kansas to Receive $17M to Participate in CMS Transforming Maternal Health Program

Thursday, January 9

By the Office of Kansas Governor Laura Kelly TOPEKA, Kan. – Governor Laura Kelly announced on Wednesday that Kansas has been selected by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) as one of 15 states to participate in its Transforming Maternal Health (TMaH) Model... Read More.

Bethany College Welcomes Christina Highsmith as Director of Marketing and Communications

Wednesday, January 8

By Bethany College LINDSBORG, KS., JAN. 7, 2025 — Bethany College is excited to welcome Christina Highsmith as Director of Marketing and Communications to its leadership team. Highsmith brings a wealth of experience in nonprofit marketing, media, and creative collaborations, making her an exceptional... Read More.