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Lindsborg local news summary

Week of August 19, 2026

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McPherson daily brief

McPherson, Kansas and US news for busy people - Aug 19, 2026 edition

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McPherson City Commission Summary

Week of August 19, 2026

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Bullpup Varsity Boys Soccer Unveils 2026 Fall Schedule

McPherson's varsity boys soccer team faces a 20-game slate this fall.

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Bullpups Girls Varsity XC Schedule Released

McPherson's varsity girls cross country team opens the 2026 fall season Sept. 3.

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Bullpups Boys XC Schedule Spans 10 Events

McPherson's varsity boys cross country team opens Sept. 3 at Great Bend.

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PHOTOS: McPherson College back to school bash brings students, clubs and businesses together

Before reusing our photos, please read the content reuse policy. The McPherson College Back-to-School Extravaganza kicked off the semester for students and local businesses alike on Monday, Aug. 17. “This is actually one of the larger events that we have on campus this early on in the year,

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McPherson County Obituaries

Aug 18

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McPherson County Jail Logs

Aug 18

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McPherson daily brief

McPherson, Kansas and US news for busy people - Aug 18, 2026 edition

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Water feature now flowing at McPherson's Challenger Park pollinator garden

The McPherson City Commission approved up to $55,550 for the garden's design and construction in September 2025, funded through the Public Lands and Facilities Capital Improvement budget.

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Canton burn site closed to burning for about three days

The city said it will post an update on its Facebook page when the site reopens.

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McPherson commissioners set to see $22.1 million, 30-year wastewater plan

The agenda item summary says Alfred Benesch & Company's study came in $29,980.99 under budget

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Colleges welcome students as McPherson USD 418 opens 2026-27 year today

Moundridge and Bethany colleges join the return-to-school lineup with their own August traditions

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McPherson County Jail runs over capacity, sending overflow inmates to Rice and Marion counties

Commissioners took no vote on the report and discussed no long-term fix

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Bullpups varsity football unveils 2026 schedule

McPherson's varsity boys football team opens at Newton on Aug. 28.

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Bullpups Girls Varsity Golf Sets 2026 Fall Schedule

McPherson opens the fall season Sept. 1 with 12 events scheduled.

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McPherson County Commission Summary

Week of August 18, 2026

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McPherson County Planning and Zoning board recommends banning data centers

Ban would only affect unincorporated areas, goes to county commission

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McPherson County Obituaries

Aug 15 - Aug 17

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McPherson County Jail Logs

Aug 15 - Aug 17

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McPherson daily brief

McPherson, Kansas and US news for busy people - Aug 17, 2026 edition

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McPherson football named a 4A team to watch with 19 starters back

Sports in Kansas called returning receiver Ashton Malm a potential "Top 11" candidate with FBS or FCS potential

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McPherson clinic open house to introduce two new family medicine, obstetrics physicians

The center says designated staff will be on hand to help visitors set up access to its new patient portal

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Upcoming municipal meetings

County planning board expected to weigh data center rules and forward a recommendation to county commissioners