FHSU Master of Social Work Program earns initial accreditation
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Simplify and enhance the outdoor experience with Wetlands Irrigation & Turf, LLC
Wetlands Irrigation & Turf hosted the Chamber Connection on April 6 for the McPherson Chamber of Commerce at 2095 Industrial Drive in Galva. Olin Unruh shared a brief history about the business and what led to him buying Wetlands Irrigation & Turf in March of 2010.
Pink Flamingo hosts competitionPink Flamingo
on This past Saturday found the 100 block of North Main St bustling with activity. Many stores were having sidewalk sales and The Pink Flamingo added color to the day with a sidewalk chalk art competition.
April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month
Building Connections: Prevention Demands Equality is the focus of Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) in 2023. The April campaign implores all people to modify our own behavior as well as the structures that surround us to promote racial justice and respect.
McPherson College hosts most unique car show in the Midwest
One-of-a-kind classic automobiles will be on display during the 23rd Annual C.A.R.S. Club Motoring Festival at McPherson College on Saturday, May 6, 2023, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. A few of the cars expected on the field this year include the 1951 GM LeSabre concept car, the 1969 Chevrolet Astro III concept, and a 2024 Chevrolet all-electric Blazer EV SS, all from the General Motors collection, as well as a 1955 Ghia Gilda.
No matter the substance, impaired driving is illegal
Marijuana laws are changing constantly across the country. One thing that hasn’t changed is the legalities behind impaired driving.
Bringing flight to the next generation
Homeschool students in the McPherson area and students from the Moundridge Middle School Aviation Club had the opportunity to fly on March 24 at McPherson Airport. Stephen Carty from Chapter 1344 of Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) came to McPherson Airport on Friday to bring aviation to the younger generation.
Ruxlow is a natural teacher
Marci Ruxlow, kindergarten teacher at Eisenhower Elementary, has been teaching for 15 years. She spent four years in the Blue Valley School District before coming back to her hometown of McPherson. Since moving back, she spent 10 years as a special education teacher working with students from preschool through second grade and is now in her fifth year of teaching kindergarten.
McPherson College students’ fully restored 1953 Mercedes-Benz 300 S to show in prestigious car event
A vision, 10 years in the making, has come true for students, alumni, and employees of the McPherson College Automotive Restoration program — the only four-year bachelor’s degree program for automotive restoration in the nation. The 1953 Mercedes-Benz 300 S Cabriolet, entirely restored by students, has been accepted by the prestigious Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance and will be shown there on August 20.
Match Week totals
The McPherson County Community Foundation (MCCF) has announced the final totals of their Match Week event. Between Mar. 6-10 over $590,000, with match included, was raised to help build the endowments of 44 county nonprofits. This total breaks the record of $386,000 set by the foundation just last year.