Moundridge Lumber and Rental LLC has worn many hats since its inception in the late 1800s. Situated on Cole Street, the building has housed everything from shiny new Fords to Mama Lupe’s tortillas, tortilla chips, and salsa.
Playhouse Kids Childcare has transformed its outdoor space with the help of a $10,000 grant from the McPherson County Community Foundation. The updates include a permanent shade structure and a large turf pad, both designed to make outdoor play safer, cleaner, and more comfortable for the children.
Dacus Auto Body has been named the winner of the 2024 Mega Match Award by United Way of McPherson County. This award goes to the company with the highest percentage of employee donations matched during the annual United Way fundraising campaign.
CANTON, Kansas – For the third time this season the Central Kansas Youth Rodeo Association held a weekend of events in Canton on Saturday, June 14 and Sunday, June 15 and 29 McPherson County rodeo athletes participated in 28 events and earned 14 first-place finishes among 30 top-five placings. Beginning with the 0-1 Division, Galva’s Brody Wilson, and Wacey Boswell along with Canton’s Hayden Hogg earned a total of 14 top-five finishes through the weekend with Wilson earning a top-five finish five times while both Boswell and Hogg had four top-five placings.
Over one month ago in the final month of the 2024-2025 school year, McPherson High School held its final signing day of the year as nine different Bullpups committed to further their athletic and academic careers.
McPherson County Jail recently reviewed its restraint policies and training procedures following an investigation by KMBC 9 News, a television station in Kansas City, that examined how jails use restraint chairs. Jail Administrator Arlo Blevins discussed the facility’s practices, emphasizing transparency and safety.
Twenty-five years ago, then-Commander Roy Wash and six fellow McPherson American Legion members were looking for a way to bring life into their building and support the community. Their solution was to serve an old-fashioned American meal.
A well-known McPherson figure was honored at America’s largest high school track and field meet two weekends ago, as Carol Swenson received recognition for his 50 years of service of helping announce the KSHSAA state track and field meet.
McPherson residents have another option for expert eye care as Walters Optometry recently welcomed Dr. Derek Bryant to their team, bringing fresh expertise and a strong commitment to patient care.
A new exhibit at the McPherson Museum & Arts Foundation is changing how we see Kansas history. “Welcome to the Real Quivira” reveals a thriving civilization that once existed here, proving that early Kansas was a major hub for trade and culture.