McPherson News

Tabor College Celebrating Newest Residence Hall July 28

Monday, July 24

By Tabor College HILLSBORO, Kan. – Tabor College will officially dedicate Jost Hall, its newest residence hall Friday, July 28, at 4:30 p.m. The public is invited to attend the ceremony, and an open house will follow. The ceremony will be held on the hall’s... Read More.

Dolly Parton to Visit Kansas to Celebrate her Imagination Library Program

Friday, July 21

By the Kansas Office of the GovernorTOPEKA, Kan. — Governor Laura Kelly announced on July 21 that on Monday, August 14, 2023, American icon Dolly Parton will visit Kansas to celebrate the statewide success of her Imagination Library program at a closed event hosted... Read More.

Community Care Hospice to Offer Care in Central Kansas

Friday, July 21

McPHERSON, Kan. — Community Care Hospice, a new hospice organization that launched on July 1, is a joint venture involving the Progressive Health Alliance, a group of 13 non profit retirement communities in Kansas and Midland Care Connection of Topeka, one of the... Read More.

Human Trafficking Advisory Board Meet with Kobach, Mattivi

Friday, July 21

By the Office of the Kansas Attorney General TOPEKA, Kan. — The Human Trafficking Advisory Board (HTAB) met with Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach and Kansas Bureau of Investigation Director Tony Mattivi during its July 20 meeting. This month's meeting is the second quarterly meeting... Read More.

Kansas Unemployment Rate Slides to 2.8% in June, Breaking Seven-Month Freeze at 2.9%

Friday, July 21

By Tim Carpenter, Kansas Reflector TOPEKA, Kan. — The Kansas unemployment rate dipped to 2.8% during June to equal a mark last achieved nearly one year ago, officials said Friday.“After remaining unchanged for seven consecutive months, the Kansas unemployment rate declined in June to... Read More.

Continued Storm Cleanup Plan for Great Bend, Trees & Limbs

Friday, July 21

GREAT BEND, Kan. — The City of Great Bend has put together a plan for the cleanup of trees and limbs following the recent storm that passed through the city July 16.A recent news release from Great Bend shared that the next step for... Read More.

McPherson to Hold Community Fentanyl Awareness Presentation

Friday, July 21

McPHERSON, Kan. — Members of the community are invited to a free fentanyl awareness presentation on August 24 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the McPherson Community Building located at 122 E. Marlin Street. The event will be hosted by the City of... Read More.

McPherson College Exceeds Double Match Challenge, Establishing Largest Future Endowment in U.S. for a Small Liberal Arts College

Friday, July 21

By McPherson College MCPHERSON, Kan. — McPherson College in Kansas announced today that it has met the match on its historic $500 million endowment double match challenge. Additionally, the anonymous donor surprised the college community by committing an additional $500 million estate gift for a... Read More.

Freddy’s “Custard With Cops”

Friday, July 21

KANSAS - On July 26, eight Freddy's Frozen Custard and Steakburgers locations including McPherson, Hutchinson, and Newton will be participating in "Custard with Cops," an event from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., where 15 percent of the sales made that day will go towards... Read More.

Moundridge Community Foundation Announces Grant Recipients

Friday, July 21

MOUNDRIDGE, Kan. — The Moundridge Community Foundation, which is an affiliate of the McPherson County Community Foundation has announced their grant recipients for 2023. They are the Moundridge Recreation Commission, Cradles to Crayons, and the Swiss Mennonite Cultural & Historical Association.Each year the MCF... Read More.

Bethany College Awarded $15,000 Grant to Enhance Vocational Reflection and Exploration for Students

Thursday, July 20

By Bethany College LINDSBORG, KAN. — Bethany College is thrilled to announce that it has been awarded a prestigious Professional Development Grant from the Council of Independent College's Network for Vocation in Undergraduate Education (NetVUE) for $15,000. This grant will support a year-long initiative... Read More.

County Commissioners Extend Moratorium on Residential Subdivision Applications

Wednesday, July 19

McPHERSON, Kan. — The McPherson County Commission has extended through at least next January 8th a moratorium on residential subdivision applications. This continues a moratorium imposed in June, 2022 that directed the county's planning and zoning administrator to not accept or process applications for residential... Read More.