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USDA Rural Development Invests in 54 Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Projects in Kansas

Wednesday, January 15

By the U.S. Department of Agriculture TOPEKA, Kan. — U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Director for Kansas Rural Development Christy Davis today announced that Rural Development is funding 54 projects to generate clean energy and improve energy efficiency in Kansas. The $5,883,731 in investments are... Read More.

‘Dad How Do I’ Creator Rob Kenney to Open 2025 Dillon Lecture Series

Tuesday, January 14

By HutchCC News HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Ray and Stella Dillon Lecture Series at Hutchinson Community College will open its 2025 series with Rob Kenney, creator of the YouTube channel “Dad, How Do I?” on Tuesday, February 4 at 10:30 am at the Hutchinson Sports... Read More.

City of Chanute Proclaims MLK Day of Service Alongside NCCC RSVP

Tuesday, January 14

By Huntyr Schwegman CHANUTE, Kan. — The Chanute City Commission on Monday approved a proclamation designating the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday on Monday, Jan. 20, as a Day of Service in Chanute. The proclamation was signed by Chanute Mayor Jacob LaRue, and was accepted... Read More.

New Leadership Officially Joins Lyons City Council Monday, Jan. 13

Tuesday, January 14

By Lucky Kidd LYONS, Kan. — Monday night was the changing of the guard for the Lyons City Council as three newly elected Council members Cecil Burdette, Rick Miller and Jim Cedeno took their seats and Alicia Hommon assumed the Mayor's position.Outgoing Mayor Dustin Schultz... Read More.

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.