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Memorial Day schedule
Memorial Day marks the unofficial start of summer, but it’s a time to recognize and remember those who have died performing their military duties serving in the United States Armed Forces.
Rural Kansas needs health care providers. K-State’s first PA cohort is stepping up
They all came for different reasons and from different sources of inspiration, but the end goal was the same — to help people with broken noses, bacterial infections and any other number of medical maladies.As the inaugural cohort of Kansas State University’s physician assistant studies program finishes 27 months of intensive classroom and clinical training, its students are excited to make a difference in treating acute and chronic illnesses and injuries, especially in areas that face health care shortages.“Our first cohort set the standard for the program,” said Gwen Ferdinand-Jacob, director of the program and a physician assistant herself.
Kansas Academy Class of 2024 earns more than $2.3 million in scholarships and awards
Kansas Connections Academy, a tuition-free, online public school serving students in grades K-12 celebrated the school’s 158 graduating high school seniors on Saturday, May 18.
Babies and wildflowers-a perfect pair
On Saturday, visitors to Maxwell Wildlife Refuge will get the opportunity to view and photograph the brand-new baby bison as well as spring wildflowers.Visit the refuge to get a glimpse of the prairie as it was in the past and to see bison, elk, and other animals in their natural habitat.
Black Kettle Festival celebrates 20 years
Moundridge is gearing up for the 20th Annual Black Kettle Festival, which is two days of community, cars, and cuisine.The festival kicks off on Friday, May 31 at 3 p.m.
Bomgaars Grand Re-Opening and Ribbon Cutting
May 17th was a beautiful spring day to celebrate Bomgaars’ Grand Re-Opening with a Chamber Ribbon Cutting.
Commission hears report
Josh Bedel, Board of Public Utilities General Manager, presented the McPherson City Commission with the current Board of Public Utilities report at Tuesday’s meeting.Crews are finishing up replacement of water mains on S.
Henry completes Eagle Scout Project
A Celebration and Dedication was held this week for the Eagle Scout project of Brooke Henry, a member of Scout Troop 1000, which meets at First Presbyterian Church, 1400 N Main in McPherson.