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31 Oct Inman Elementary S.T.E.A.M. Students Visited by Astronaut

Posted at 15:36h in News

[gallery ids="5923,5924,5925,5926,5927,5928,5929,5930,5931,5932,5933,5934,5935" orderby="rand"] The Jill Larson S.T.E.M. Educational Fund, along with local partners, sponsored a presentation by astronaut Don Thomas for students at Inman Elementary School. Thomas, a former astronaut for the space shuttle program who spent a total of 44 days in space, is now a...

31 Oct Community Foundation Joins Nationwide Celebration to Recognize the Local Impact of Community Foundations

Posted at 11:14h in News

Topeka, KS ─ The McPherson County Community Foundation will join in a nationwide celebration, November 12-18, 2024, to recognize the increasingly important role these philanthropic organizations play in fostering local collaboration and innovation to address persistent civic and economic challenges. For more than a century, community...

24 Oct David J. Nutt Fund Grants $30,000 to Viking Softball Field Project

Posted at 12:35h in News

McPherson, KS – The David J. Nutt Fund, administered by the McPherson County Community Foundation, has awarded a special grant of $30,000 to the Viking Softball Field Project. This project represents a collaborative effort between USD 400, the city of Lindsborg, and Bethany College, ensuring...

17 Oct WACCC Fights Cancer Head On

Posted at 14:40h in News

There's just something about the cool air that the month of October brings. The excitement of little voices saying, “Trick or Treat”, the baseball playoffs, menu planning for Thanksgiving and even Christmas shopping for those too eager to wait. However, for many it is also...

10 Oct Foundation releases over $97,000 in October

Posted at 16:03h in News

The McPherson County Community Foundation and the Moundridge Foundation have announced their grant recipients for October 2024. This cycle the Foundation released over $97,000 to organizations across the county. These distributions came from four different community funds. This cycle also includes the addition of grants released...

10 Oct Foundation Scholarship Process Opens Nov. 15

Posted at 14:37h in News

MCPHERSON, KAN. ---- The McPherson County Community Foundation (MCCF) regular and adult learning scholarship application processes will officially open on Nov. 15. Requirements of scholarships will vary, but general applications will be accepted from all students in McPherson County. The change to the time frame of...

03 Oct Suicide Prevention and Awareness Walk Photos

Posted at 15:54h in News

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26 Sep Inman Elementary S.T.E.A.M. Room Completed

Posted at 16:22h in News

Inman Elementary has completed their renovation of a dedicated science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics room. This room was completed in part thanks to the Jill Larson Educational Memorial fund and other donors. [gallery size="full" ids="5854,5855,5856,5857,5858,5859,5860,5861,5862,5863,5864,5865"]...

19 Sep David Nutt Fund reaches $2,000,000 released | Sponsors Street Dance

Posted at 16:03h in News

The David J. Nutt Fund will be sponsoring the Street Dance in Lindsborg. The event will be taking place on Saturday, Sept. 21 beginning at 7:30 p.m. This sponsorship will cover the cost of the band King Midas and the Muflers. 2024 marks a landmark for...

12 Sep Community Foundation works towards Reverse Scholarship Program

Posted at 16:06h in News

The City of Moundridge commission passed a special resolution supporting the McPherson County Community Foundation’s (MCCF) establishment of a reverse scholarship program. The McPherson County Community Professional Recruitment, or McPherson County CPR, is designed to capture/recapture college or trade educated talent. No numbers for the availability...