McPherson News

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...

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...

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

Monday, February 26

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.Amidst a challenging...

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...

Commerce Grants Available for Rural Mural and Public Art Projects

Friday, February 23

By the Kansas Department of Commerce TOPEKA, Kan. — The Kansas Department of Commerce today announced a total of $75,000 is available for a new round of Rural Mural and Public Art program funding. The program helps rural communities design engaging...

Patrol Participates in Seat Belt Enforcement Near Area Schools

Friday, February 23

By the Kansas Highway Patrol KANSAS — The Kansas Highway Patrol will join other law enforcement agencies from Kansas, Missouri, and Oklahoma in partnership with the Seat Belts are For Everyone (SAFE) program for a two-week seat belt enforcement...

Over 50 Organizations to Participate in Match Week 2024

Friday, February 23

By the McPherson County Community Foundation MARCH 4-8TH, 2024 Match Week is designed to help organizations build their permanent endowments as a funding resource for their programs and operations. The Foundation provided matching funds that are distributed proportionally to the contributions each organization received. For example,...

State Farm Awards $20K to McPherson Area Habitat for Humanity

Thursday, February 22

By McPherson Area Habitat for Humanity MOUNDRIDGE, Kan. — State Farm announced that it has awarded McPherson Area Habitat for Humanity a $20,000.00 grant for this year’s new Habitat home to be built in Moundridge. Galen Shields and Jim...

2024 All Schools Day Button Design Selected

Wednesday, February 21

McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — The All Schools Day Committee announced the winner of the 2024 All Schools Day button design today.Angela Hall of McPherson submitted the winning design, which captures this year’s All Schools Day theme “Stories That Live Forever.”