McPherson City Digest
BPU General Manager Josh Bedel appointed chair of regional water committee
Tiffany Neel opens American Family Insurance agency
Tiffany Neel has opened an American Family Insurance agency in McPherson, providing a wide array of coverage options including home, auto, life, renters, business, farm and umbrella policies. As a mutual company where customers act as owners, the agency emphasizes exceptional value, bundling discounts, digital capabilities and dedicated local service. Neel, a community leader known for prioritizing inclusion and growth, focuses on building lasting, trust-based relationships with her policyholders.
United Way plans Grateful Giving Celebration for local donors
The United Way of McPherson County will host a Grateful Giving Celebration from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. April 7 at the McPherson Museum & Arts Foundation, 1111 E. Kansas Ave. The event will honor generous donors and highlight the local impact of community support across partner agencies.
McPherson Opera House to screen 1923 'Hunchback of Notre Dame'
The McPherson Opera House, located at 219 S. Main St., will screen the 1923 classic silent film “The Hunchback of Notre Dame” at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. April 9. Tickets for the film, starring Lon Chaney and Patsy Ruth Miller, are available at the door.
BPU General Manager Josh Bedel appointed chair of regional water committee
McPherson Board of Public Utilities General Manager Josh Bedel has been appointed chair of the Equus-Walnut Regional Advisory Committee by the Kansas Water Authority. Operating out of the BPU office at 421 N. Maple St., Bedel's new regional leadership role recognizes his forward-thinking commitment to water resource management and keeping local utilities reliable and resilient across south-central Kansas.
Network Kansas to host fifth annual conference in Wichita
Network Kansas will host its fifth annual networked conference May 20-21 at the Kansas Leadership Center in Wichita, bringing together state leaders to share resources that strengthen urban and rural communities. The event focuses on creating genuine change through impactful conversations, and interested individuals are encouraged to register online before remaining spots are filled.
Filmmaker Taryn Southern to speak at Dillon Lecture Series
Creative technologist and early YouTube pioneer Taryn Southern will speak at the Ray and Stella Dillon Lecture Series on April 21 at the Hutchinson Sports Arena, 1300 N. Plum St. in Hutchinson. Southern, whose digital media work has amassed more than 750 million views, will discuss the intersection of human creativity and emerging technologies like artificial intelligence.
Convention and Visitors Bureau seeks birthday cards from 15 missing states
The McPherson Convention & Visitors Bureau, located at 1111 E. Kansas Ave., is seeking mailed greeting cards from 15 specific states to complete its 50-state collection for the upcoming 250th anniversary of the United States. Residents who know individuals in states including Connecticut, Delaware, Kentucky, Nevada and Ohio are asked to have them mail a card to the CVB; the first sender from each missing state will receive a commemorative gift in return.
Source: McPherson Chamber of Commerce Newsletter
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