May 2025

For over a decade, McPherson College has supported student entrepreneurship by awarding mini-grants that help students develop innovative solutions to everyday challenges. With more than 300 grants awarded to date, the college recently announced the newest recipients of the Horizon Fund Grants.

A McPherson man remains in custody after being charged with multiple felony sex crimes involving a child, according to documents filed in McPherson County District Court.

Jeremy Johnson, 35, of McPherson, faces 11 charges following a series of alleged crimes that occurred on May 2. According to a formal complaint filed in McPherson County District Court, Johnson is accused of striking two sheriff’s deputies, breaking into a building and a vehicle, fleeing from law enforcement, and damaging property.

A piece of McPherson fire service history has a second chance at life. The McPherson Fire Department has acquired a 1949 Seagrave fire truck that originally served the city beginning in 1949.

The ReUse-It Center continues its commitment to strengthening the McPherson community by supporting organizations dedicated to alleviating poverty and providing affordable housing. As part of its Benevolent Distribution for April, the Center has extended generous donations to two vital local initiatives: STEPMC and McPherson Housing Coalition.

Twenty-four years separated one woman from her first All Schools Day Button Hunt find and her second, while another woman picked up what was her second find in as many years. Danielle Claassen of McPherson found the medallion for the 2025 button hunt, while Jo Unruh of Galva identified this year's virtual hunt location.