August 2025

Kettle Queens meet

The Moundridge Kettle Queens Family and Community Education (FCE) unit gathered for a lively afternoon of fellowship and film at the home of Bonnie Kaufman. Members shared homemade snacks and conversation before settling in to watch American Underdog: The Kurt Warner Story, an inspiring film that sparked thoughtful discussion among attendees.

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Sonia Hicks honored as Best-in-State Next-Generation Wealth Advisors by Forbes

Sonia Hicks, CFP®, APMA™, CRPC™, BFA™ a Private Wealth Advisor with Ameriprise Financial in McPherson, was named to the list of “Forbes Best-in-State Next-Generation Wealth Advisors” published by Forbes. The list recognizes “next-generation” financial advisors who have demonstrated high levels of ethical standards, professionalism and success in the business.

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Local CKYRA participants score 19 gold medals

CANTON, Kansas – The 2025 season is over for the Central Kansas Youth Rodeo Association (CKYRA) as they finished up with a pair of rodeo events the weekend of Saturday, August 9 and Sunday, August 10 where McPherson County participants scored 19 first-place finishes in individual events. Leading the way through the final weekend was Wesley Prieb of Moundridge and Ansleigh Hogg of Canton.

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