McPherson News

Lindsborg Community Hospital Administrator to Resign

Friday, August 9

By Lucky Kidd LINDSBORG, Kan. — Lindsborg Community Hospital administrator Larry Van Der Wege announced his resignation Friday after 26 years at the hospital, having served about 17 as administrator. Department managers were notified of his decision earlier in...

Lindsborg Museum Hires New Executive Director

Friday, August 9

By the Lindsborg Old Mill and Swedish Heritage Museum LINDSBORG, Kan. (Aug. 8, 2024) — The Lindsborg Old Mill and Swedish Heritage Museum is excited to announce the hiring of its new Executive Director – Aubrey Wheeler, who started...

Farmers Alliances Named United Way of McPherson County 2023 Workplace Campaign Award Winners

Friday, August 9

McPHERSON, Kan. — On Wednesday, Aug. 7, United Way of McPherson County awarded Farmers Alliance for being the workplace to raise the largest total amount for the United Way Campaign, which includes employee and employer contributions/pledges/matches.

Central Kansas Trails Workday on Meadowlark Trail Saturday, Aug. 9.

Friday, August 9

By Brenna Eller McPHERSON, Kan. — The Central Kansas Trails announced that limestone screenings are being put down on the mile between Pueblo and Quivira. Once complete, the surface will be soft until it gets rain on it.There...

City of McPherson to Host Meet and Greet Aug. 19

Friday, August 9

By Brenna Eller McPHERSON, Kan. — The City of McPherson is hosting a meet and greet session on Monday, Aug. 19 in Citizens Hall at the McPherson Community Building, 122 E. Marlin, McPherson.McPherson Mayor Tom Brown and...

Bethany College Art Department Hosts Exhibit by Local Artist Irene Nielsen

Thursday, August 8

By Bethany College LINDSBORG, Kan. — Bethany College is pleased to announce an upcoming art exhibit featuring the works of Irene Nielsen, running from August 26 to September 27, 2024, at the Mingenback Art Center on the Bethany College...

New Mural in Lindsborg Now Complete

Thursday, August 8

By Brenna Eller LINDSBORG, Kan. — The City of Lindsborg has a new mural, located across from the Hemslöjd, on the corner of North Main and West State Street. The mural is the largest that artist Cal McNichols...

Menno Night Live: Schweitzers and Friends Edition Saturday, Aug. 24 at 7 PM

Thursday, August 8

Celebration of 150 Years Since Ancestors Came to US in 1874 - At Eden Mennonite Church, 401 18th Ave., Moundridge, Kansas

Schweitzers and Friends — 150 Years Celebration Seminars August 23-24

Thursday, August 8

Schweitzers & Friends — 150 years Celebration at Eden Mennonite Church, Moundridge, KSFriday, August 23 Seminars 7:00 p.m. Keynote Address—Dr. Wynn Goering “The Use of Memory” Wynn Goering, Albuquerque, New Mexico, earned masters and doctoral degrees at the University of Chicago....

“Like a Wonderful Family Reunion” 150th Anniversary Celebration of Swiss Volhynian Mennonite Ancestors Coming to the U.S.

Thursday, August 8

By Glen and Kathy Goering

Bethany College Celebrates Excellence at Annual Athletic and Alumni Awards Event

Wednesday, August 7

By Bethany College LINDSBORG, KAN. (JUL. 29, 2024) — Bethany College is proud to announce its upcoming Alumni Awards and Athletic Hall of Honor event on October 4 from 4 PM to 6 PM at the Sundstrom Center in...

2024 Primary Election: McPherson County Area Results

Wednesday, August 7

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON/SALINE/HARVEY/MARION COUNTY, Kan. — In McPherson County's only contested local race for Tuesday's primary election, incumbent County Commissioner David O'Dell easily won the Republican primary, 493 votes to 339 for Nick Reinecker.At least three...