> ## 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-62/ - Published: 2025-10-06T13:49:06.000Z - Updated: 2026-07-04T02:33:48.000Z - Description: October 6th 2025 - Author: Molli Fawl - Tags: mcj, email ## Today's newsletter sponsor [ ![Alt text](https://rosebud-ads.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/horizon.png) ](https://horizon-homes.net/?utm%5Fsource=us&utm%5Fmedium=newsletter&utm%5Fcampaign=issue091025&utm%5Fcontent=pos4) --- --- ## McPherson news (click me!) [Burnin’ Down Main Crowns 2025 Champions in Chili and Dessert CompetitionsGraber’s Ace Hardware takes top honors in annual downtown McPherson festival![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-2375.ico)citizen journalMolli Fawl![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/558368330_1226870266150659_7197832352858188391_n-1.jpg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/burnin-down-main-crowns-2025-champions-in-chili-and-dessert-competitions/) [McPherson Booster Club to Host Inaugural BanquetKansas basketball legend Jackie Stiles headlines November 15 fundraiser at Community Building![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-2365.ico)citizen journalTreg Fawl![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/McBooster-Banquet-2025.png)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/mcpherson-booster-club-to-host-inaugural-banquet/) [McPherson Public Schools Announce October 2025 Meal MenusMcPherson USD 418 has released its breakfast and lunch menus for October 2025![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-2310.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-2.jpg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/mcpherson-public-schools-announce-october-2025-meal-menus/) [Hutchinson lands largest grant in state program to attract new residentsThe Hutchinson/Reno County Chamber of Commerce has secured the largest share of a new state program designed to reverse population decline in Kansas communities. State Treasurer Steven Johnson announced Friday that the chamber will receive $225,000 through the Home in the Heartland program, topping the $1.5![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-2372.ico)citizen journalRica Simpson![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/Reno-County-7.png)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/hutchinson-lands-largest-grant-in-state-program-to-attract-new-residents/) [Fatal crash claims life of Hutchinson teen on I-135Information obtained from Kansas Highway Patrol![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-2371.ico)citizen journalRica Simpson![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/fatal-crash-2.png)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/fatal-crash-claims-life-of-hutchinson-teen-on-i-135/) --- ## McPherson sports [McPherson Cross Country Posts Season Bests at MeetMcPherson Cross Country Posts Season Bests at Newton Meet![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-2366.ico)citizen journalTreg Fawl![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/istockphoto-454037489-612x612-4.jpg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/mcpherson-cross-country-posts-season-bests-at-meet/) [McPherson Rallies from 21-Point Deficit to Stun Rose Hill 37-35Bullpups erase 28-7 deficit with second-half surge before Linn’s game-sealing interception![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-2369.ico)citizen journalTreg Fawl![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/image0--22-.jpeg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/mcpherson-rallies-from-21-point-deficit-to-stun-rose-hill-37-35/) [McPherson Girls Golf Claims Third at Hutchinson InvitationalBrodie Kuhn finishes runner-up as Lady Pups post 343 in competitive field![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-2364.ico)citizen journalTreg Fawl![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/image0--21-.jpeg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/mcpherson-girls-golf-claims-third-at-hutchinson-invitational/) [McPherson Volleyball Captures Chanute Tournament ChampionshipRomero leads offensive surge with 54 kills as Bullpups go 5-0 in pool play and bracket![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-2367.ico)citizen journalTreg Fawl![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/istockphoto-1473259144-612x612-1-3.jpg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/mcpherson-volleyball-captures-chanute-tournament-championship/) [MCFC 2016 Boys Dominate Weekend with Twin Shutout VictoriesTeam posts consecutive shutouts with dominant offensive and defensive performances![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-2373.ico)citizen journalTreg Fawl![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/IMG_5671.jpg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/mcfc-2016-boys-dominate-weekend-with-twin-shutout-victories/) [High School Sports NetworkHelp citizen journal build a kansas high school sports scores network![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-1629.ico)citizen journalGreg Loving![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/ks-mascots-1.png)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/high-school-sports-network/) --- ## 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