The Civic Awareness Committee of the McPherson Chamber of Commerce invites you to the 2022 Legislative Update on Saturday, April 2nd at 9:00 am. Join us at KMU, 2090 E Ave. A. for the opportunity to visit with our state legislators.
What does that even mean? It sounds peaceful. Maybe something to wish for? Thinking back 20 years ago while raising two children, I was more focused on survival mode, so work-life balance meant those rare times when I wasn’t exhausted and could put the to-do list aside to enjoy time with family. I’m sure my husband would concur. While I worked full-time, he worked a 40+ hour evening position and a 30+ hour morning job as well. Did I wish we could win the lottery? Absolutely, but we made it work. We were grateful to have stable employment and appreciated every moment we could spend together as a family.
The McPherson Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce a new partnership with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas (BCBSKS) and Chamber of Commerce Executives of Kansas (CCEKS). This partnership stitches together 26 other local Chambers of Commerce across Kansas to offer an Association Health Plan called Chamber Blue of Kansas.
*To view the Community Calendar for McPherson County, visit www.mcphersonchamber.org March 17 9:30 am Chamber Connections @ Touching Hearts at Home, 109.5 N. Main, Ste.
THANK YOU Paragon Precision Metal! The new sign they designed and created for the chamber office is absolutely beautiful. Did we mention the LED lights change colors! Come by the Chamber office and see our new work of art by Paragon Precision Metal.
Awesomeness- a quality that inspires awe! Whose awesomeness have you noticed helping their peers overcome struggles or volunteering their time and talents to help others? Maybe it’s the 8th grader taking the initiative to make positive changes, or the role model who is leading by example. Who is courageously overcoming personal challenges, yet making an impact on those around them? We want to know whose attitude and kindness makes someone’s day a little brighter.
In April of 2020, United Way of McPherson County created the Community Response and Recovery Fund to assist county residents who were economically affected by the pandemic. This included people who lost jobs or work hours due to the impact of COVID-19. The fund helped individuals and families pay immediate bills such as rent/mortgage, utilities and prescriptions while providing referrals for other needs such as food, support pertaining to eviction, childcare, and other needs. This fund was financed through individual donors, corporate sponsors and employees, the City of McPherson and a grant obtained through the Kansas Health Foundation. In addition, federal and state funding came through McPherson County administered by the McPherson County Community Foundation.
TOPEKA — When the first Kansas patient to be treated for COVID-19 arrived two years ago at The University of Kansas Health System, doctors weren’t sure how to handle the new and scary sickness. Steve Stites, chief medical officer for KU Health, was working that Saturday morning, trying to figure out how to prepare for the inevitable arrival of a novel coronavirus that was making news in New York City and Seattle.
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden announced Friday the U.S. will dramatically downgrade its trade status with Russia as punishment for its invasion of Ukraine and also ban imports of Russian seafood, alcohol, and diamonds.
Just when things were beginning to look up for the Dodge City Regional Airport, it received a hit to the mouth on Friday, March 11. According to city officials, on Friday the U.S.