> ## 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-40/ - Published: 2025-08-11T13:11:05.000Z - Updated: 2026-07-04T02:33:31.000Z - Description: August 11 2025 - Author: Molli Fawl - Tags: McPherson County ## Today's newsletter sponsor [ ![The Cedars Village Independent Living Open House](https://rosebud-ads.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/250731_IL_Open+House_Cedars+Village_800x600.jpg) ](https://thecedars.org/?ref=citizenjournal.us) --- --- ## McPherson news (click me!) [County Development Valuations Exceed $3.9 Million in JulyPlanning and zoning permits include residential expansion and agricultural chicken barn construction.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-1255.ico)citizen journalGreg Loving![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/Image-144.jpeg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/county-development-valuations-exceed-3-9-million-in-july/) [County Commission Delays Furniture Purchase for Building ProjectCommissioners seek clarification on installation costs and sit-stand desk options before approving expenditure.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-1254.ico)citizen journalGreg Loving![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/Image-81-1.jpeg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/county-commission-delays-furniture-purchase-for-building-project/) [City Fast-Tracks $66K Paving Project on Myers Street Before School YearCommission approves emergency funding to complete work on school bus route ahead of schedule.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-1253.ico)citizen journalGreg Loving![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/Image-142-1.jpeg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/city-fast-tracks-66k-paving-project-on-myers-street-before-school-year/) [McPherson Public Schools Announce August 2025 Meal MenusMcPherson USD 418 has released its breakfast and lunch menus for the remainder of August 2025![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-1252.ico)citizen journalMolli Fawl![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/school-lunch-menu-sandwich-fruit-and-cookies-milk-flat-illustration-vector.jpg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/mcpherson-public-schools-announce-august-2025-meal-menus/) [McPherson High School Achieves Prestigious Charter Status from National Speech & Debate AssociationHighest Honor Recognizes School’s Excellence in Competition, Service, and Student Development![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-1251.ico)citizen journalMolli Fawl![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/529396084_1297046395548797_6295172581723863976_n.jpg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/mcpherson-high-school-achieves-prestigious-charter-status-from-national-speech-debate-association/) [McPherson Youth Fitness Program Announces Schedule Changes for Fall 2025FYR Mac-Town Adapts Programming to Better Serve County’s Young Athletes![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-1245.ico)citizen journalTeri Hansen![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/Screenshot-2025-08-10-105909.png)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/mcpherson-youth-fitness-program-announces-schedule-changes-for-fall-2025/) --- --- ## McPherson sports --- --- ## Other [McPherson County Jail LogsAugust 8-10![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-1249.ico)citizen journalMolli Fawl![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/DALL--E-2025-02-09-16.37.38---A-jail-inmate-wearing-an-orange-jumpsuit-standing-behind-metal-bars-in-a-prison-cell.-The-inmate-has-a-serious-expression--gripping-the-bars-with-both-23.webp)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/mcpherson-county-jail-logs-25/) [McPherson ObituariesAugust 8-10![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-1248.ico)citizen journalMolli Fawl![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/DALL-E-2024-11-27-16.14.18---A-single-lit-memorial-candle-in-a-serene-and-reflective-setting.-The-candle-is-tall--white--and-placed-on-a-simple--elegant-holder.-The-background-is-79.jpeg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/mcpherson-obituaries-47/) --- --- ## County news [Teen Hospitalized After Three-Vehicle Crash in Saline CountySALINA, Kan. — A 19-year-old man was hospitalized Sunday evening following a three-vehicle collision at the intersection of South Burma Road and Crawford Street in Saline County. Colton D. Bettenbrock of Brookville was transported to Salina Regional Health Center after the 5:30 p.m. crash, according to the Kansas Highway![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-1246.ico)citizen journalTeri Hansen![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/Caution-1.png)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/teen-hospitalized-after-three-vehicle-crash-in-saline-county/) [American Legion Post 140 to Host ‘Boots and Bling’ Mother-Daughter EventLINDSBORG, Kan. – American Legion Post 140 will host “Boots and Bling, It’s A Classy Girl Thing,” a special mother-daughter event on Saturday, Aug. 23, 2025, from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the post located at 524 E State Street. 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