As Independence Day approaches, the community is buzzing with anticipation for a celebration filled with fireworks, family gatherings, cookouts, and patriotic pride. It’s a moment to honor freedom and togetherness, often spent under skies lit by late-night light shows.
The USD 418 Board of Education held their regular monthly meeting on June 16, 2025. The Board of Education gave final approval to the district’s new strategic plan, officially launching a five-year roadmap to guide the future of McPherson Public Schools.
On July 4, the sound of voices raised in song will echo through Linnea Park, offering a heartfelt addition to the usual celebration of fireworks and fanfare. Songfest of Peaceful Protest, a grassroots gathering, invites the community to come together for a morning of music, unity, and remembrance.
The McPherson County Sheriff’s Office has been helping keep residents safe since the late 1800s. In the early days, sheriffs worked in a world of dirt roads, homesteads, and few formal systems.
What began as a small group of volunteers with buckets in 1883 has evolved into a modern fire department that protects over 90 square miles. The McPherson Fire Department’s story is one of hard work, growth, and strong community ties.
Moundridge Lumber and Rental LLC has worn many hats since its inception in the late 1800s. Situated on Cole Street, the building has housed everything from shiny new Fords to Mama Lupe’s tortillas, tortilla chips, and salsa.
Chapter AY of the P.E.O. Sisterhood met on June 19, 2025, at 12:00 noon, in the Vaniman Room of People's State Bank. Co-Hostesses were Marilyn Swindoll and Cindy Griggs.
What began as an unexpected and unnerving home repair has blossomed into a blossoming local business built on passion, education, and bee-powered healing. Six years ago, McPherson resident Brenda Schlicht and her husband Chad discovered a hive of honeybees tucked inside the siding of their home.
At Tuesday’s McPherson City Commission meeting, Mayor Thomas Brown issued an official proclamation recognizing July as Park and Recreation Month. The declaration celebrates the vital contributions that park and recreation programs make to public health, community resilience, and environmental sustainability.