> ## 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-65/ - Published: 2025-10-15T13:46:57.000Z - Updated: 2026-07-04T02:33:53.000Z - Description: October 15th 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!) [McPherson local news summaryWeek of October 15 2025![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-2589.ico)citizen journalGreg Loving![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/Image-415-2.jpeg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/mcpherson-local-news-summary-8/) [8 takeaways from USD 418 school board meetingOctober 15 2025![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-2590.ico)citizen journalGreg Loving![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/Image-322-1.jpeg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/8-takeaways-from-usd-418-school-board-meeting/) [Meet your candidates - Jeff Butler - Candidate for McPherson School BoardThe following responses are from candidates running for local government and board of education seats in the November election. Each candidate was sent the same list of questions and asked to respond. Answers will be published as they are received.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-2588.ico)citizen journalMolli Fawl![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/Screenshot-2025-10-13-100243-1.png)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/meet-your-candidates-jeff-butler-candidate-for-mcpherson-school-board/) [Pop-up to support small businessIt’s that time — the time of football, bonfires and raking leaves. Midwesterners’ cars are covered in hoodies that are worn in the morning and thrown in the backseat by noon. The holiday season is sneaking up and folks will be searching for those perfect gifts. While many will hit the![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-2587.ico)citizen journalTeri Hansen![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/2-20.jpg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/pop-up-to-support-small-business/) --- ## McPherson sports [McPherson Girls Golf Claims First Regional ChampionshipBuschbom and Kuhn finish 1-2 as Bullpups capture historic title, advance to state![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-2593.ico)citizen journalTreg Fawl![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/image0--25-.jpeg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/mcpherson-girls-golf-claims-first-regional-championship/) [Bullpup Volleyball Sweeps Senior Night with Two VictoriesDoile, Romero lead McPherson past Wellington and Buhler with 20 kills each![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-2591.ico)citizen journalTreg Fawl![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/istockphoto-171247618-612x612-3-2.jpg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/bullpup-volleyball-sweeps-senior-night-with-two-victories/) [Bullpups Dominate Augusta 6-0 Behind Morales Hat TrickMcPherson scores twice in opening five minutes, cruises to road victory![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-2592.ico)citizen journalTreg Fawl![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/Image-1-6.png)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/bullpups-dominate-augusta-6-0-behind-morales-hat-trick/) [JV Bullpups Fall Short in High-Scoring Affair with MulvaneMcPherson JV offense explodes for four long touchdowns but drops 34-30 decision![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-2594.ico)citizen journalTreg Fawl![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/Football-3-2.png)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/jv-bullpups-fall-short-in-high-scoring-affair-with-mulvane/) [8th Grade Bullpup Volleyball Teams Sweep Augusta in Regular Season FinaleUndefeated A Team and B Team finish strong heading into league tournament![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-2599.ico)citizen journalTreg Fawl![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/istockphoto-171247618-612x612-4-4.jpg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/8th-grade-bullpup-volleyball-teams-sweep-augusta-in-regular-season-finale/) [7th Grade Bullpup Volleyball Teams Sweep AugustaA Team finishes 14-1, earns top seed for league tournament; B Team ends season strong at 14-6![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-2598.ico)citizen journalTreg Fawl![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/istockphoto-1473259144-612x612-3-2.jpg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/7th-grade-bullpup-volleyball-teams-sweep-augusta/) [Mid Kansas United Claims WRSA ChampionshipMcPherson City FC 2012 team finishes atop Bracket A with dominant 7-1 record![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-2597.ico)citizen journalTreg Fawl![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/IMG_7932.jpg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/mid-kansas-united-claims-wrsa-championship/) [Mid Kansas United Captures Girls Championship on Penalty KicksMCFC 14G defeats SNFC Academy Dundee United 2-1 in dramatic final at KG7 Fall Invitational![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-2600.ico)citizen journalTreg Fawl![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/IMG_7961-1.jpg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/mid-kansas-united-captures-girls-u15-championship-on-penalty-kicks/) [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/) --- ## Other [McPherson County Jail LogsOctober 13th-14th![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-2584.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-51.webp)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/mcpherson-county-jail-logs-51/) [McPherson ObituariesOctober 13th-14th![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-2585.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-111.jpeg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/mcpherson-obituaries-66/) --- ## House 2 Home [October 10, 2025 McPherson House 2 HomePrices and information as of 10/10/25![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-2487.ico)citizen journalMax Vidavsky![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/Image-216-1-1-5.jpeg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/october-10-2025-mcpherson-house-2-home-copy/) --- ## Fitness [Why Side Planks Deserve a Spot in Your Workout RoutineThis underrated core exercise builds total-body strength from your shoulders to your hips.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-2488.ico)citizen journalGreg Loving![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/Image-10-10-25-at-5.41---AM.jpeg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/why-side-planks-deserve-a-spot-in-your-workout-routine/) --- ## County news [Moundridge Dominates Marion 28-12 Behind Grill’s 212-Yard PerformanceWildcats improve to 5-1 with balanced offensive attack and stout defensive effort![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-2595.ico)citizen journalTreg Fawl![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/image1--2--1-1.jpeg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/moundridge-dominates-marion-28-12-behind-grills-212-yard-performance/) --- ## Opinion [KFB Insight: Windows and opportunitiesOctober is generally jam-packed for my family, and this year is no exception. 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