One boy is creating change for autistic kids and first responders
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Turkey Creek preparing for new assistant grounds superintendent
On Tuesday, August 5, the usual City Commission meeting approved a request from Turkey Creek Golf Course to hire an assistant grounds superintendent in preparation for the retirement of current groundskeeper Jason Buschbom.
Coalition seeks community support to combat food insecurity
As the summer food program winds down and the start of school nears, inflation continues to stretch household budgets leaving housing-insecure families facing increased challenges in accessing regular meals. The McPherson Housing Coalition (MHC), a longstanding nonprofit dedicated to providing shelter and support for families in transition, is calling on the community to lend a helping hand.
Dondlinger Construction of Wichita makes gift to McPherson College
During a ribbon-cutting and car-unveiling ceremony on July 24, Dondlinger Construction of Wichita presented McPherson College with a $125,000 gift to support student activities and programs. The company served as the general contractor for the Campus Commons — a 55,000-square-foot hub for student services and the centerpiece of a major campus update.
McPherson Farm Bureau Association thanks Ag families
This summer’s Rural Appreciation Picnic brought together families, farmers, and community members to celebrate the people who keep agriculture strong in McPherson County. Now hosted by the McPherson County Farm Bureau, the event continues a long tradition that began with the Chamber of Commerce’s Agricultural Committee.
Spelling Bee returns; finalists being decided
McPherson County’s top adult spellers will take center stage on Friday, August 15, for the Third Annual McPherson County Adult Library Spelling Bee, held at Smoky Valley Distillery from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. The event brings together finalists from across the county in a celebration of community, literacy, and friendly competition.
2024 crime statistics show stable numbers
McPherson Police Chief Mikel Golden presented the McPherson City Commission with the 2024 Crime Index Statistics from the Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) with a comparison to McPherson’s crime statistics. The report highlights a continued decline in major crimes across the city.
Late summer schedule announced at Opera House
The McPherson Opera House has announced its next lineup of entertainment. They ar3e offering a lineup of movies and live performances that tap into nostalgia and musical energy.
P.E.O. Sisterhood meets
Chapter AY of the P.E.O. Sisterhood met on Thursday, July 17, 2025, at 7:00 pm, for a regular business meeting, in the home of Ruth Fraser. Co Hostesses were Annette Karr and Amy Bower.
Senior Center updates flooring
In June, the McPherson Senior Center received a $10,000 grant from the McPherson County Community Foundation’s general grants cycle.