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tschram

  • Joined: August 30, 2022
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Kansas Ranks #8 in Nation for Volunteerism

AmeriCorps estimates that volunteers in Kansas generate $1.4 billion in economic value for the state, based on 2021 survey of civic engagement and volunteerism. Volunteer Kansas announced nearly 707,000 volunteers served 53.1 million hours in Kansas between September 2020 and 2021 despite the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, according to the Volunteering and Civic Life in America research.The research also estimates that volunteers generated nearly $1.4 billion in economic value in the Kansas.

Whiteside knows the whereabouts in Wichita

Writer, blogger, author, and Wichita native, Vanessa Whiteside shared her lifelong love for her hometown in her recently published book,100 Things to Do in Wichita Before You Die. The book is the first travel guidebook for the City of Wichita that shares travel recommendations from the point of view of a true Wichitan.

Lady Pups fall in MAC semis to St. James

Although the true Mid America Classic championship game won’t be played until Saturday night, a championship-caliber game was played in Friday night’s semifinals as McPherson lost 56-48 to St. James Academy after a fourth-quarter charge fell short.

Lester Edward “Ed” Kidd

Lester Edward “Ed” Kidd, 86, of McPherson, KS, passed away peacefully January 23, 2023, at Salem Home in Hillsboro. Arrangements are with Stockham Family Funeral Home, McPherson.