McPherson Museum & Arts Foundation, 1111 E. Kansas Ave. Museum hours: Monday-Friday: 1 p.m.-5 p.m. / Saturday from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Don’t miss the McPherson Globe Refiners exhibit documenting the first gold medal basketball team awarded in Olympic history and the Museum’s permanent “hands-on” model train exhibit. 620-241-8464.
The Inman Scholarship Foundation is seeking applicants for the Agatha Smyers Scholarship for a student who is interested in the service industry, which could include: educators, clergy, social services, registered nursing, physical therapy, physicians or dentists. The scholarship will be awarded based upon achievement in college, financial need, potential to make an impact on others and involvement in leadership and community service.
During the Public Input Session at the McPherson City Commission Meeting March 21, McPherson resident Dennis Houghton said he has noticed a decline or decay of the city streets in the past ten years. “I don’t think that we’ve really done the job that we should be doing as far as the maintenance of sealing cracks and potholes,” Houghton said.
MCPHERSON SENIOR CENTER The McPherson Senior Center is a non-profit 501c3 which was established in 1979. Our mission is to provide services to help maintain and enhance the lives of our McPherson City elderly community.
Graduation ceremonies conclude fall 2022 semester Nearly 500 Emporia State University students graduated during ceremonies in December 2022. Graduate students were recognized Dec.
Finding inexpensive daycare for children of school age is a difficulty for many parents in McPherson County. Parents have a choice for after-school care as well as care on days when school is not in session thanks to the McPherson YMCA Y-Kids program.
The Kettle Queens met March 2, 2023 at the home of Betty Vogts. Seven members answered roll call with a Valentine limerick or poem.
Cassie and Keith Boesker transformed their interest in bees and bee behavior into their business, The Queenz Hive. The Boeskers were co-owners of a different local bee and honey company for three years but decided to venture out on their own this year.
By Lindsborg Old Mill & Swedish Heritage Museum Lindsborg Old Mill & Swedish Heritage Museum will host “World’s Fair Remnants in Kansas,” a presentation and discussion by Thomas Prasch on Thursday, March 30 at 6 p.m. in the 1904 Swedish Pavilion, 120 E. Mill St.
Coming into the 2023 track and field season, McPherson will be without 2022 class 4A high jump state champion Seth Madron due to graduation. However, the Bullpups will lean on several returning athletes with state experience to lead their new squad.