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Child care providers in McPherson and Marion counties will soon have access to new technology funding thanks to the recent Child Care Zones award. The funding will support the purchase of computers and tablets, allowing providers to take full advantage of Brightwheel and Playground, child care...

[caption id="attachment_6766" align="alignright" width="305"] Free Air in Moundridge — $3,575[/caption] MOUNDRIDGE, Kan. — The Moundridge Community Foundation (MCF) has awarded the first round of grants from its “Homegrown” grant series. The program is designed to spark sustainable, community-driven change by empowering local residents to take ownership of...

The Inman Community Foundation (ICF) has announced that its annual Match Week will take place Sept. 26 through Oct. 3. For 2025, ICF received two grants from the Patterson Family Foundation, each providing $50,000 in matching funds. One grant will match donations made to local organizational...

McPHERSON, Kan. — The McPherson County Community Foundation’s (MCCF) Suicide Prevention and Awareness Walk will take place from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Saturday Sept. 27. The event. meant to bring light to the nationwide epidemic, is open to the public, with participants welcome to...

The McPherson County Community Foundation (MCCF) is now accepting applications for its Mastermind McPherson County grant process. Applications are open through Sept. 30 for county nonprofits, government entities and community groups. To be considered, projects must address one of the key priorities identified in the Mastermind...

Phase one included opening up the front entrance, creating a dedicated space for the used bookstore, adding small focus rooms for studying, and updating the facility’s front lighting. Funding for the work was supported in part by grants from the David J. Nutt Fund. Last year,...

The McPherson County Community Foundation and the Moundridge Foundation have announced their grant recipients for August 2025. This cycle the Foundation released over $35,000 to organizations across the county. These distributions came from four different community funds. McPherson County General Grants Galva Senior Center Front Door Replacement...

The expected cost of school supplies for each McPherson Middle School student is about $80.46. While the supply list is basic (pencils, pens and other essentials) it adds an expense beyond enrollment and program fees. For some families, even modest costs are a strain. [caption id="attachment_6728"...