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# McPherson Brief
- URL: https://www.citizenjournal.us/mcpherson-brief-45/
- Published: 2025-08-22T13:04:48.000Z
- Updated: 2026-07-04T02:33:35.000Z
- Description: August 22 2025
- Author: Molli Fawl
- Tags: mcj, email

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## McPherson news (click me!)

[McPherson College to Launch Exercise Science Degree Program in 2026New bachelor’s degree addresses growing demand for health and fitness professionals![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-1468.ico)citizen journalMolli Fawl![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/Exercise-Science.jpg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/mcpherson-college-to-launch-exercise-science-degree-program-in-2026/)

[Local Golf Tournament to Benefit Meals on WheelsCommunity invited to support seniors through charity scramble event![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-1469.ico)citizen journalMolli Fawl![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/MOW-Golf-Tourney-Flyer.png)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/local-golf-tournament-to-benefit-meals-on-wheels/)

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## McPherson sports

[Bullpups to Host Community Pep Rally Friday NightIce cream social precedes fall sports kickoff celebration at high school stadium![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-1465.ico)citizen journalTreg Fawl![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/unnamed.png)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/bullpups-to-host-community-pep-rally-friday-night/)

[Bullpup Volleyball Season Preview: All-State Duo Returns to Lead State Title PushDoile, Romero anchor experienced squad after fourth-place state finish![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-1466.ico)citizen journalTreg Fawl![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/image3.jpeg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/bullpup-volleyball-season-preview-all-state-duo-returns-to-lead-state-title-push/)

[Bullpup Football Season Preview: Experienced Core Returns with Playoff AspirationsOffensive line, skill players lead McPherson into 2025 campaign![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-1467.ico)citizen journalTreg Fawl![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/image2.jpeg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/bullpup-football-season-preview-experienced-core-returns-with-playoff-aspirations/)

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## Other

[McPherson County Jail LogsAugust 20-21![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-1470.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-29.webp)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/mcpherson-county-jail-logs-30/)

[McPherson ObituariesAugust 20-21![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-1471.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-90.jpeg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/mcpherson-obituaries-51/)

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## House 2 Home

[August 22, 2025 McPherson House 2 HomePrices and information as of 8/22/25![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-1463.ico)citizen journalMax Vidavsky![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/Image-216.jpeg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/august-22-2025-mcpherson-house-2-home/)

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## County news 

[Lindsborg local news summaryWeek of August 22 2025![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-1474.ico)citizen journalGreg Loving![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/Image-222-5.jpeg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/lindsborg-local-news-summary-2/)

[Lindsborg Library Completes First Phase of Major Renovation ProjectLINDSBORG, Kan. — The Lindsborg Community Library has completed the first phase of a major renovation project that opened up the front entrance, created a dedicated space for the used bookstore, added small focus rooms for studying, and updated the facility’s front lighting. The work was supported in part by a![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-1476.ico)citizen journalTeri Hansen![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/2-15-2.jpg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/lindsborg-library-completes-first-phase-of-major-renovation-project/)

[Senator Marshall Continues His 100 Stop Tour With Visits to Reno, McPherson, and Shawnee CountiesLast week, I continued my 100-stop tour, attending the Reno County Farm Bureau annual meeting, hosting a roundtable with members of the Kansas Hospital Association, touring local businesses, and spending time at the Hutchinson County Community College. See below for photos and details of the visits.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-1464.ico)citizen journalTeri Hansen![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/1-6-1.png)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/senator-marshall-continues-his-100-stop-tour-with-visits-to-reno-mcpherson-and-shawnee-counties/)

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## Opinion

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## US news

[Top 5 US news storiesAugust 22 2025![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-1462.ico)citizen journalGreg Loving![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/Image-219.jpeg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/top-5-us-news-stories-8/)

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## 🌾KS news

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