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Bethany College Sees Significant Increase in New Student Enrollment and Retention for Spring 2024

Tuesday, February 27

By Bethany College LINDSBORG, KAN. (Feb. 26, 2024) — Bethany College proudly announces a remarkable surge in new student enrollment and retention rates for the Spring 2024 semester, signaling a clear trajectory of growth and sustainability for the institution.

Special Education Shortfall is Shortchanging Kansas Districts and Kids

Tuesday, February 27

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Hutchinson USD 308 Feb. 26 Meeting: Board Approves Strategic Plan, Address Details of Community Survey

Tuesday, February 27

By Lucky Kidd HUTCHINSON, Kan. — An updated strategic plan for Hutchinson USD 308 was approved by the Board of Education Monday. The plan is the result of work done during 2023, which included a community survey, from which a design...

McPherson USD 418 Board Ratifies an Approximate 75K Emergency Replacement of a Boiler at MHS

Tuesday, February 27

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON, Kan. — At a work session meeting Monday, the McPherson USD 418 Board of Education ratified an approximate $75,000 emergency replacement of a boiler at McPherson High School.Three boiler units at MHS failed on Feb....

McPherson County Commissioners Discuss Security Issues at Feb. 26 Meeting

Tuesday, February 27

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — Security issues at the McPherson County Courthouse were a major topic of discussion during Monday's County Commission meeting.Sheriff Jerry Montagne said this came up as a result of some recent...

McPherson City Commissioners Approve Ordinance to Adjust Transfer Funds from BPU for Traffic Signal and Streetlight Maintenance

Tuesday, February 27

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON, Kan. — An ordinance making adjustments to the transfer of funds from the Board of Public Utilities to the general fund of the City of McPherson was approved by City Commissioners Tuesday. Mayor Tom Brown said the...

STEPMC Bids Farewell to Austin Regier as he Takes McPherson City Administrator Position

Monday, February 26

By Brenna Eller McPHERSON, Kan. — Steps to End Poverty in McPherson County (STEPMC) held a Farewell Reception for Austin Regier at the First United Methodist Church on Friday, Feb. 23.Regier has left his role with STEPMC to be...

New Naloxone Vending Machine Available in Hutchinson

Monday, February 26

By Reno County Kansas Government HUTCHINSON, Kan. — DCCCA and Healthy Blue, in collaboration with Kansas Recovery Network and New Beginnings, held a ribbon cutting Thursday morning to celebrate a new naloxone vending machine that has been installed in...

Country Music Icons Wynonna Judd and Kimberly Perry Will Perform at the 2024 Kansas State Fair on Friday, September 6

Monday, February 26

By the Kansas State Fair HUTCHINSON, Kan. – Get ready for a night of country music magic as the Kansas State Fair proudly presents two legendary performers, Wynonna Judd with Kimberly Perry. The event is scheduled for Friday, September...

Tabor College Appoints Six New Board Members

Friday, February 23

By Tabor College HILLSBORO, Kan. — The Tabor College board of directors has announced the appointment of six new members ahead of its 2024 spring meetings.Joining this year: Norris Friesen (g’72), Aaron Garza (g’14), Vonda (Vetter g’91)...

Bethany College Announces Giving Day, March 6th

Friday, February 23

By Bethany College LINDSBORG, Kan. — Mark your calendars because Giving Day is just around the corner on Wednesday, March 6th! Giving Day is an exciting opportunity for us to come together as a community and make a lasting impact on...

Bethany College Proudly Announces Three Students Selected for Kansas Intercollegiate Band

Friday, February 23

By Bethany College LINDSBORG, KAN. (FEB. 19, 2024) — Bethany College is thrilled to announce the selection of three outstanding students to participate in the prestigious Kansas Intercollegiate Band. Dominic Grizzle, a Freshman Music Performance Major from Broken Arrow, OK, Zachary...