> ## 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-41/ - Published: 2025-08-13T13:16:49.000Z - Updated: 2026-07-04T02:33:32.000Z - Description: August 13 2025 - Author: Greg Loving - Tags: mcj ## 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) --- --- *Hey all,* *Tell us what you like, want more of, or report errors using the 'Contact Us' button at the bottom of this post. See our new app-enabled score tool in the sports section, with coverage of the 2017 MCFC girls soccer team.* *\-Greg, editor-in-chief* --- --- ## McPherson news (click me!) 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