Wichita-area band Steel Skarecrow is having a Charity Concert at the McPherson Opera House on Feb. 18 at 7 p.m. Sponsors for the event are Ameriprise Financial, Farmers Sate Bank, and Heart and Home contracting. All the proceeds will be given to the United Way.
Spelling Bee on Feb. 8 in the Windom gym.
The February meeting of the Country Cousins 4-H club was held on Feb.7, 2023, at the Groveland Christian Church. The meeting was called to order by club Co-President Macy Reiff. The meeting started with the 4-H pledge and the pledge of Allegiance, which were led by Owen Sawyer and Nora Reiff.
The Moundridge City Council met on Feb. 13. Those present included Mayor Kevin Schmidt; Council members Ryan Durst, Wayne Fisher, Kent Winsky, and Kirk Stucky. City Administrator Murray McGee was present as well. Jeremy Moore was not present After the minutes and financial reports from January were approved, a representative from Kansas Rural Water Association, Doug Helmke shared that his team is happy Moundridge wants to proceed with the Water Protection Plan including drilling new wells.
Lewis Newberry, McPherson Center for Health CEO, was the first to address the commission saying the sales tax committee has researched needs in the county and how to expand services. The committee is looking to get the sales tax issue on the ballot in November. The sales tax revenue adds about $2.4 million per year.
The Inman City Council approved the Final Plat for the USD 448 addition. The high school proper had never been platted.
The addition of Deputy Kaleb Speilman to the staff of the McPherson County Sheriff's Office makes McPherson County Sheriff Jerry Montagne happy. He is a skilled law enforcement officer as well as a drug recognition specialist (DRE).
This year, McPherson Middle School (MMS) adopted strategies to lessen occurrences of bullying and behavioral problems.MMS set an objective to implement schoolwide positive behavior practices that encourage acceptable behavior, reward accomplishments, and hold students accountable in a way that offers respect and dignity at the beginning of the school year. In order to achieve that goal, the school took a number of measures, including consistency in expectations and the implementation of initiatives across the building, development of a consistent plan to meet the building's safety and security needs. MMS Principal, Inge Esping set personal goals for increased clarity, communication, collaboration, and a positive culture.
On Feb. 11, there was an Open House for the Muscle Car exhibit and the owners were present to share about their cars.
McPherson native Celeste Carlson introduced her new business Growing Good Consulting on Feb. 2, and there was an official Ribbon Cutting Ceremony to celebrate.