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Community Foundation Releases Over $45,000 in Dec.

Thursday, December 14

By McPherson County Community Foundation McPHERSON, Kan. — The McPherson County Community Foundation board has approved the following grant awards from the ‘Dream Fund’ and the David J. Nutt Fund for Lindsborg. A total of $46,065 was released from the two funds in Dec. ‘Dream Fund’... Read More.

EnvistaCares Challenge Helps Raise over $200,000 in 2023

Thursday, December 14

By Envista Federal Credit Union TOPEKA, Kan. – In an effort to support and give back to the local community, Envista Federal Credit Union has helped raise $211,503 in 2023 for 12 local non-profit organizations, including two in Reno County, through the EnvistaCares Challenge –... Read More.

Registration Begins for the Lyons Public Golf Course Men’s Simulator League

Thursday, December 14

By Lyons Public Golf Course LYONS, Kan. — Registration has begun for the Lyons Public Golf Course Men's Simulator League. The league will be a One-Person Scramble format. It begins on Jan. 10, and costs $30. Sign-up on or before Jan. 8 in the... Read More.

Reno County Commission Gives Blessing to City of Hutchinson’s Request to Annex Three Tracts of Land Off K-96

Thursday, December 14

By Lucky Kidd RENO COUNTY, Kan. — The Reno County Commission has given its blessing to the City of Hutchinson's request to annex three tracts of land off K-96 near the Elmer community into the city of Hutchinson. Per state law the County made required... Read More.

Reno County Treasurer Brenda Kowitz to Retire Dec. 29

Thursday, December 14

By Lucky Kidd RENO COUNTY, Kan. — Reno County Treasurer Brenda Kowitz is retiring December 29th. The announcement of her retirement was made during Tuesday's Reno County Commission meeting.Kowitz was elected to the position in 2016 and was re-elected to her second term in 2020.... Read More.

Reno County Commission Approves Quit Claim Deed to Return Legal Title for Former St. Elizabeth’s Hospital to Interfaith Housing and Community Services

Thursday, December 14

By Lucky Kidd RENO COUNTY, Kan. — The Reno County Commission Wednesday approved a quit claim deed to return the legal title for the former St. Elizabeth's Hospital at 20th and Monroe in Hutchinson to Interfaith Housing and Community Services.Interfaith had deeded the property to... Read More.

Hutchinson Salvation Army $20 Bill Challenge Continues Saturday

Thursday, December 14

By Lucky Kidd HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson Salvation Army's 20-dollar bill challenge will continue Saturday.Thanks to some additional donors, each 20-dollar bill put in one of their kettles tomorrow will be matched with another 20 dollars, up to a maximum of $3500.Major Paul James... Read More.

Hutch’s 1st Holiday Pop Up Bar Coming to 3rd Thursday

Thursday, December 14

By the VIXEN HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The VIXEN, a brand new Holiday Pop Up Bar, is coming to Downtown Hutch. This two day only event will offer a spirited festive celebration that combines the magic of the holidays with the joy this season brings... Read More.

Scooter’s Coffee ® and Reading Is Fundamental Share the Joy of Reading Through Fourth-Grade Reading Challenge in Frisco and North Texas

Thursday, December 14

Students Win an Unforgettable Bowl Game Experience By Scooter’s Coffee and Reading is Fundamental OMAHA, Neb. – Scooter’s Coffee has partnered with Reading Is Fundamental (RIF) to encourage fourth-grade students across Frisco and North Texas to read. Also, a special prize is in store for a... Read More.

Lindsborg Old Mill Museum Passing the Torch At Executive Director Position for Smooth Transition

Thursday, December 14

By Adam Pracht, Marketing and Communications Director at Lindsborg Old Mill & Swedish Heritage Museum LINDSBORG, Kan. — After guiding the Lindsborg Old Mill & Swedish Heritage Museum through two important and successful years – including the 125th anniversary of the Old Mill’s construction –... Read More.

Exceptional Teen Receives Most Prestigious Honor; Named Youth of the Year by Boys & Girls Clubs of Hutchinson

Thursday, December 14

Zion Burgess to receive college scholarship and compete for state title in March 2024 By the Boys & Girls Clubs of Hutchinson Hutchinson, Kan. – Last week the Boys & Girls Clubs of Hutchinson hosted its annual Youth of the Year banquet. Selected among three outstanding... Read More.

High Nitrate Levels Warrant Water Source Changes

Thursday, December 14

By Reno County Kansas Local Government RENO COUNTY, Kan. – December 13, 2023 – Revised from September 12, 2023 Nitrate levels have continued to be above allowable limits in Rural Water District 101, which serves the Yoder area. The last nitrate level test was collected... Read More.