> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://www.citizenjournal.us/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # McPherson Brief - URL: https://www.citizenjournal.us/mcpherson-brief-100/ - Published: 2026-01-26T14:47:41.000Z - Updated: 2026-07-04T02:34:26.000Z - Description: January 26th 2026 - Author: Molli Fawl - Tags: mcj, email, #brief ## Today's newsletter sponsor --- --- ## McPherson news (click me!) [Upcoming municipal meetingsCounty to vote on extending bans on commercial battery energy storage, data centers, and hydrogen energy facilities![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-4409.ico)citizen journalGreg Loving![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/Image-10-7.jpeg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/upcoming-municipal-meetings-6/) [McPherson Optimist Club to Host Murder Mystery Dinner FundraiserEvening of entertainment, dinner and silent auction set for Feb. 28![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-4419.ico)citizen journalMolli Fawl![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/Optimist-Murder-Mystery-Save-The-Date-2024-5-x-7-5-x-7-in.png)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/mcpherson-optimist-club-to-host-murder-mystery-dinner-fundraiser/) [Bluestem Communities Welcomes New Leader to Elevate DiningJacob Kerrigan appointed Vice President of Dining Operations![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-4422.ico)citizen journalMolli Fawl![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/Jacob-Kerrigan.png)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/bluestem-communities-welcomes-new-leader-to-elevate-dining/) [McPherson Storm CenterYour Source for Live Local Storm Updates and Community Information![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-4416.ico)citizen journalGreg Loving![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/photo_2026-01-23_11-48-39-3.jpg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/mcpherson-storm-center/) [Never Miss a Beat: McPherson’s New Community Calendar is LiveDiscover local events, share happenings, and stay connected—all in one place![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-4307.ico)citizen journalGreg Loving![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/Image-1-20-26-at-4.36---PM.png)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/never-miss-a-beat-mcphersons-new-community-calendar-is-live/) --- ## McPherson sports [Pyle’s 21 Points Not Enough as Bullpups Fall to St. James in MIT Second RoundDominant second quarter lifts Thunder past McPherson![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-4413.ico)citizen journalTreg Fawl![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/images-1-20.png)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/pyles-21-points-not-enough-as-bullpups-fall-to-st-james-in-mit-second-round/) [MIT BRACKET UPDATE - 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