McPherson News

Central Christian College of Kansas Students Named to Dean’s List for Fall 2023

Wednesday, February 14

By Central Christian College of Kansas McPHERSON, Kan. – The Registrar for Central Christian College of Kansas has named 76 students from the School of Arts and Science (SAS) to the Dean’s List for the Fall 23' Term. Among the 76 SPE students, 32 earned... Read More.

Commerce Encourages Jobseekers to Attend Year’s First Statewide Virtual Job Fair

Wednesday, February 14

By the Kansas Department of Commerce TOPEKA, Kan. — Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland encourages jobseekers and employers searching for talent to take part in the first Virtual Statewide Job Fair of the year. Hosted by KANSASWORKS, the job fair will be... Read More.

USD 418 Considering Contracting out for Custodial Services, Graduation Requirement Changes for Class of 2028

Tuesday, February 13

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON, Kan. — McPherson USD 418 is on the verge of contracting out for custodial services at McPherson High School after the Board of Education Monday accepted a one-year proposal from AgTac Service Group. Superintendent Shiloh Vincent said a major factor in... Read More.

United Way of McPherson County Campaign Concludes

Tuesday, February 13

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON, Kan. — The 2023 United Way of McPherson County campaign has concluded, with 271,000 thousand dollars raised, short of a 325-thousand-dollar goal.The United Way's Board of Directors said in a statement Tuesday they extend their sincere gratitude to the businesses... Read More.

President Michael Schneider Receives Distinguished Alumni Award from University of Pennsylvania

Tuesday, February 13

By McPherson College McPHERSON, Kan. — Dr. Michael Schneider, president of McPherson College, recently received the Distinguished Alumni Award from the Higher Education Management Executive Doctoral program at the University of Pennsylvania’s Graduate School of Education. The award recognizes program alumni who have demonstrated significant... Read More.

KDOT’s Cost Share Program Applications Being Accepted

Monday, February 12

By the Kansas Department of Transportation KANSAS — The Kansas Department of Transportation is now accepting applications for the spring 2024 round of the agency’s Cost Share Program. Nearly $140 million has been given to Kansas communities since the Cost Share Program began in 2019.The... Read More.

Inman Artist WenDee Rowe’s Exhibit “From the Seat of a Bike” Showing in Iola Through March 11

Saturday, February 10

INMAN/IOLA, Kan. — Inman Artist, WenDee Rowe will be showing her exhibit, "From the Seat of a Bike" at the Bowlus Art Center in Iola until March 11.Rowe will also do an artist's talk on March 2 at 5:30 p.m. according to Marci Penner,... Read More.

McPherson Hospital President and CEO Lewis Newberry Retiring, Hospital Board Names Tanner Wealand Interim President and CEO

Friday, February 9

By the McPherson Center for Health McPHERSON, Kan. — McPherson Hospital announces that current president and CEO, Lewis Newberry, has made the decision to retire, effective Friday, February 9.Newberry shared that retirement is something that has been on his mind for months now, and stated... Read More.

2024 All Schools Day Button Contest Entries Due Feb. 16

Friday, February 9

McPHERSON, Kan. — The deadline to submit entries for the McPherson County All Schools Day Button Contest is coming up fast!The ASD Button Contest is open to all area residents and entries must be submitted to the ASD Committee at PO Box 115, McPherson... Read More.

Kansas Tourism Announces Attraction Development Grants Spring Applications Open

Friday, February 9

By the Kansas Department of Commerce TOPEKA, Kan. — Kansas Tourism has announced the spring round of applications are open for the Tourism Attraction Development Grant Program. Attraction Development Grants are designed to assist in the development of sustainable travel experiences by developing new tourism... Read More.

KWU Official Found Dead this Morning

Thursday, February 8

By Lucky Kidd SALINA, Kan. — Salina Police are investigating the death of the head of Kansas Wesleyan University's teacher education department.In a statement from KWU, Dr. Eileen St. John passed away in her office this morning. Emergency personnel responded to the campus about 7:45... Read More.

Governor Announces Kansas Traffic Fatalities Lowest Since 2015

Wednesday, February 7

By the Kansas Department of Transportation TOPEKA, Kan. — Governor Laura Kelly today announced that for the first time since 2015, Kansas saw less than 400 traffic fatalities last year. Preliminary data for 2023 indicates 388 people died in traffic crashes in Kansas, compared to... Read More.