Gov. Laura Kelly signed a bill allowing autonomous vehicles to operate on Kansas roads and vetoed legislation restricting public health officials’ response to all infectious disease outbreaks, a mandate imposing a no-bid contract for Medicaid services and limitations on the executive branch’s enforcement of election law.
Remember when small town Kansas had filling stations instead of convenience stores? Today we will meet an old time filling station, but this one is not about filling your gas tank. Instead, it’s about filling your stomach.
*To view the Community Calendar for McPherson County, visit www.mcphersonchamber.org May 19 9:30 am. Ribbon Cutting/Chamber Connections for Julie Johnson Studio & Event Center, 110 S.
You want to be a part of the Chamber Classic, but you didn’t get your golf team signed up before we reached 36 teams, and your business isn’t one of the 18 lucky hole sponsors that still have fun by being on the course? No worries, we have options! Promote your business or organization at the Chamber Classic “A Bunch of Hacks” Golf Tournament with donations of items in increments of 4 to be given out for flight prizes. Think “non-golfer” prizes as this unique tournament may, or may not, involve professional golf teams. Sponsors will be recognized on the Chamber website, tournament program, and social media. Contact the Chamber today at 620-241-3303 or chamber@mcphersonks.org for more information.
This professional development program of the McPherson Chamber has been an impactful program since 1982. The in-depth, educational program focuses on developing leadership competencies, giving participants the skills to move organizations and businesses forward as well as inspiring leaders to become more engaged in the community.
These last few weeks have really flown by. I’ve been enjoying my job as Executive Director for the United Way of McPherson County for almost a month, and I realized that I haven’t introduced myself to the wider community. My intent today is to share with you a little about me. Now, being from Western Kansas the idea of talking about myself (or writing) makes the hair on the back of my neck stand up.
MCPHERSON – When someone associates the two words “basketball” and “Kansas” together, the attention and focus is immediately directed to the excellence and tradition that is found at the University of Kansas. However, if people were to dig a little bit deeper into the state of Kansas they would find another basketball-rich community that is home to a school with a winning tradition of its own. That school would be the McPherson High School Bullpups.
League of Women Voters co-president Martha Pint wants the Kansas Supreme Court to declare new district boundary maps for the Legislature’s House and Senate districts a violation of the Kansas Constitution.
The McPherson Chamber established the OMEGA Award to recognize McPherson County 8th graders for making a difference by their courage, compassion, and services. We were honored to present the 2022 Outstanding McPherson area Eighth Grade Awards during the May Fete activities on May 11, 2022.
If you have a passion for automobiles, or you are just curious about the 4-year Auto Restoration Program at McPherson College, join us on Tuesday, May 24th from 11:30-1:00. Sign up for this unique opportunity to tour the auto restoration facility on the McPherson College Campus and learn “cool behind the scenes” information! Cost includes lunch: $15 for Leadership McPherson Alumni or $20 for non-alumni. Please RSVP to the McPherson Chamber of Commerce by May 20th by calling 620-241-3303 email chamber@mcphersonks.org, or stop by our office at 306 N. Main, McPherson.