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Puppets headline at National Library Week celebration
provided by Jessie Wagoner Throughout the week McPherson Public Library hosted a number of activities in celebration of National Library Week. The special puppet show… Login to continue reading Login…
Patton brings new life to downtown
The Hidden Closet/Bookshelf location is getting new life as Taylor Patton brings her unique boutique, TJ Restyled, to McPherson next month.Patton knew she was destined for entrepreneurship when she became a stay-at-home mom in 2018.
Teens clean up
Two McPherson High School freshmen are hoping to make McPherson residents’ lives just a little easier.
McPherson College hosts most unique car show in Midwest
One-of-a-kind classic automobiles will be displayed during the 24TH Annual C.A.R.S.
Students awarded scholarships
Four McPherson College students receive KICF Scholarshipsprovided by McPherson College Four McPherson College students were among 21 from independent colleges in Kansas who received scholarships from The Kansas Independent College Foundation (KICF), celebrating the diverse and talented student community committed to excellence, virtue, and integrity.Rhyan Lucas, a biochemistry major from Shawnee, Kan., was awarded the New Horizons Scholarship, recognizing students from underrepresented backgrounds and first-generation students.Emily Peterson, accounting & finance major from Canton, Kan., was awarded the William Tschudy Scholarship for Business & Public Service, recognizing a student planning a graduate education to use business skills in service of the public.Taylor Starr, a graphic design & studio art major from Newton, Kan., received the Future Leaders in the Arts scholarship.Kenzie Cooper, an elementary education major from Wamego, Kan., received the Future Leaders in Education scholarship.The Kansas Independent College Foundation received over 105 nominations for the annual merit-based scholarships.
Marion newspaper sues officials over raids
In response to the raids on its offices and the publisher’s home over the summer, The Marion County Record filed a federal lawsuit against local officials.
Kindergarten Roundup Scheduled
The four McPherson elementary schools will be holding the annual Kindergarten Roundup on Monday, April 22.
Not just any wheat
Not just any wheat, but Turkey Redby Glen GoeringWith the mention of Turkey Red Hard Winter Wheat, one can envision our hard-working pioneer ancestors tilling the soil in preparation and then planting the Turkey Red wheat in the Kansas prairie.
Police Department and Prairie View team up for community
At Tuesday’s meeting, McPherson City Commissioners were presented with the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the McPherson Police Department (MPD) and Prairie View regarding Prairie View being co-responders in the city.MPD and Prairie View have been working together with monthly meetings to discuss services for the McPherson community.