
June 2024


The underdog: McPherson native Nikkel inks NFL deal
Improbable, unlikely and far-fetched are all common words that describe the term underdog, and although McPherson native Ben Nikkel has been associated with similar words throughout his football career, he now finds himself part of the National Football League.Nikkel’s journey to the NFL is a bit more unique than the average player.

Midsummer’s Festival set for Saturday
Midsummer is widely celebrated in Sweden as a public holiday associated with nature and the hope for a good harvest in the coming fall.
YP MAC to meet
The Cook’s Nook is hosting the June Young Professional Making Active Connections (YP MAC) event on Thursday, June 20 from 5:30 to 7 p.m.
Two injured in accident
A motorcycle and a semi-truck collided seven miles north of McPherson at approximately 12:20 p.m.
Oliver will be missed
Lindsay Oliver, former McPherson Middle School and current Canton/Galva Special Education teacher passed away on Friday, June 7.

City hears abatements
At Tuesday’s McPherson City Commission meeting, Planning and zoning addressed commissioners regarding the abatement fees for 1339 N.
Community Foundation releases grants
The McPherson County Community Foundation (MCCF) has announced their grant recipients for June 2024.

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