McPherson City Digest

McPherson Dairy Queen Grill & Chill highlights community involvement

Al and Etaf Awar, owners of McPherson Dairy Queen Grill & Chill, 1435 N. Main St., recently hosted guests to celebrate four years of ownership and their ties to the community. Etaf, a professor at McPherson College whose family has owned the Hutchinson Dairy Queen for more than four decades, said the family has felt welcomed in McPherson.

Since purchasing the restaurant, the Awars have invested in several upgrades, including an expanded parking lot, a widened drive-thru for larger vehicles and a new grill purchased last year that cooks a burger in 74 seconds. Beyond serving Stackburgers, chicken strip baskets and ice cream treats, the business sponsors local schools, sports teams, churches, McPherson College and the McPherson Police Department's K-9 program. Customers can view the menu, order online or download the app for rewards at dairyqueen.com.

American Legion Post 24 to host Veterans Story Night

American Legion Post 24, 401 N. Main St., will host Veterans Story Night on June 16, featuring guest speaker Joe Pfannenstiel. Dinner will be served at 5:30 p.m., followed by the storytelling program at 6:30 p.m. Additional upcoming events are available on the American Legion website.

Registration open for Brick Lab Pirate Camp

Students in grades 1-3 are invited to participate in Brick Lab Pirate Camp from 9 a.m. to noon June 16-19 at the McPherson County Extension Office, 600 W. Woodside St. Participants will design ships and catapults, master navigation and collaborate as a crew on high-seas adventures. Registration closes June 15.

McPherson Public Library to screen "Meet the Robinsons"

McPherson Public Library, 214 W. Marlin St., will host a free screening of "Meet the Robinsons" at 1 p.m. June 18. The library will provide popcorn and water, and attendees may bring candy, pillows, blankets or stuffed animals. Registration is required.

McPherson American Legion to host Family Night fundraiser

McPherson American Legion, 401 N. Main St., will host Legion Family Night from 5 to 6:30 p.m. June 18 to support Honor Flight. For $6, attendees may choose four items from a menu that includes hamburgers, hot dogs, fries, drinks and desserts, with a limit of two meat items per person. Proceeds will support Honor Flight.

Nex-Tech Wireless and CVB sponsor free "GOAT" movie night

McPherson Museum, 1111 E. Kansas Ave., will host a free screening of "GOAT" at 7 p.m. June 19. Sponsored by Nex-Tech Wireless and the McPherson Convention and Visitors Bureau, the 2026 Movie Mania event will include an activity and free snacks provided by McPherson Pizza Ranch.

McPherson Community Theatre stages "Willy Wonka" over two weekends

McPherson Community Theatre will present Roald Dahl's "Willy Wonka" June 19-21 and June 26-28 at the McPherson Opera House, 219 S. Main St. The musical follows young Charlie Bucket as he wins a golden ticket to tour Willy Wonka's mysterious chocolate factory. Showtimes are 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays. Tickets are available on the Opera House website.

McPherson Parks Department hosts 19th annual Youth Fishing Derby

The McPherson Parks Department will host its 19th annual "Daddies, Buddies, & Bobbers" Youth Fishing Derby from 8 to 11 a.m. June 20 at Lakeside Park, 510 Lakeside Drive. The event is open to children up to age 15, with prizes awarded in each age bracket for the largest fish caught. Registration starts at 7 a.m. For more information, contact the McPherson Parks Department.

Lindsborg Midsummer's Festival set for June 20

Lindsborg Midsummer's Festival will be held from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. June 20 at the Lindsborg Old Mill & Swedish Heritage Museum and downtown Lindsborg. The day will include entertainment, food, crafts, Viking reenactments and demonstrations, Swedish dancing, the annual Kubb tournament, the raising of the Midsummer's Pole and community dancing until sunset.

The Village Geek to host Customer Appreciation Party

The Village Geek, 116 N. Main St., will host a Customer Appreciation Party from 7 to 11 p.m. June 20. Attendees will have access to exclusive deals, and prizes will be awarded for completed rewards cards, including a $250 shopping spree.

Teen Movie Monday to feature "The Mummy"

McPherson Public Library, 214 W. Marlin St., will host Teen Movie Monday at 3 p.m. June 22 for students in grades 6-12. The featured movie is "The Mummy." Registration is required at macpl.libcal.com.

Harmony Christian Church to host VBS 2026

Harmony Christian Church, 1713 Mohawk Road, will host VBS 2026, "Dr. Didaskos' Lab," from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. nightly June 22-26. The program is for children age 3 through sixth grade. For details, contact Troy at 620-755-8335.

First responder peer support training scheduled

Serving Heroes First Responder Peer Support/Chaplain Training will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 23 at the McPherson Community Building, 122 E. Marlin St. The training is open to those interested in serving fire, EMS, military and police first responders. Cost is $99 per person, plus Eventbrite service and processing fees. For questions, email Dr. Barry Young or call 816-808-0789.

McPherson Public Library to show "Night at the Museum"

McPherson Public Library, 214 W. Marlin St., will host Movie Days at 1 p.m. June 25 in the Youth Programming Room. The featured movie is "Night at the Museum." The library will provide popcorn and water, and attendees may bring candy, pillows, blankets or stuffed animals. Registration is required.

Free screening of "Dolphin Tale" set at The Cedars Wellness Center

The Cedars Wellness Center, 1021 Cedars Drive, will host a free screening of "Dolphin Tale" at 7 p.m. June 26 as part of 2026 Movie Mania. Sponsored by The Cedars, a Bluestem Community, and the McPherson Convention and Visitors Bureau, the event will include an activity and free snacks provided by McPherson Pizza Ranch.

Bulldog Athletic Banquet to feature casino-themed entertainment and auctions

The Bulldog Athletic Banquet, McPherson College's biggest fundraiser of the year supporting student-athletes, will be held at 5 p.m. June 27 at Wise Campus Commons, 1615 E. Kansas Ave. Attendees will enjoy complimentary dinner and drinks, casino-themed entertainment, raffle prizes and silent and live auctions featuring items donated by local businesses. Registration is available at macbulldogs.com.

Lindsborg Community Hospital offers medically supervised lifestyle health program

Lindsborg Community Hospital, 605 W. Lincoln St. in Lindsborg, is offering a Lifestyle Health Program this summer to help participants lose weight, boost overall health or manage chronic conditions. The medically supervised program provides personalized guidance, structure and accountability to help participants build sustainable habits. For more information, call 785-227-3371 and ask about the LCH Lifestyle Health Program.

IdeaTek earns spot on Inc. magazine's 2026 Best Workplaces list

Buhler-based IdeaTek, 111 Old Mill Lane, has been named to Inc. magazine's 2026 Best Workplaces list, ranking among the top medium-sized businesses in the nation. The recognition is based on an independent, anonymous workforce survey administered by Quantum Workplace, where IdeaTek earned a score of 90.42 out of 100. When asked to describe the company culture in one word, employees overwhelmingly chose "flexible."

Registration opens for online Foodpreneur Bootcamp

Network Kansas and the Small Business Development Center are bringing back the Online Foodpreneur Bootcamp, a six-week online program designed to help Kansas food entrepreneurs launch or grow restaurant or food truck businesses. Running July 16-Aug. 27, the program features eight self-paced online modules, practical implementation tasks and weekly coaching sessions with ORA experts at 5:30 p.m. Thursdays. Applications close July 15. Early-bird registration is $75 through July 1 before increasing to $99.

McPherson Opera House to host perimenopause and menopause awareness event

The McPherson Center for Health and the McPherson Convention and Visitors Bureau will host "The M Factor 2: Before the Pause" on Aug. 29, 2026, at the McPherson Opera House. The evening event is dedicated to education, awareness and support surrounding perimenopause and menopause, featuring an expanded vendor fair, catered food, giveaways, a film screening and a live panel discussion with local health care experts.

Docere Fitness offers shoulder care sessions for overhead athletes

Docere Fitness, 1319 E. First St., is offering a shoulder care program for overhead athletes, including baseball and softball players, volleyball players, swimmers, quarterbacks and tennis players. Coach Nick will work with a limited number of athletes from July 1-29, with sessions at 4:30 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays, to help restore mobility, find weak links and build protective movement. To reserve a spot, call Coach Nick at 620-305-2509.

Countryside RV, Boat and Self Storage launches new website

Countryside RV, Boat and Self Storage LLC, 1638 16th Ave. in McPherson, has launched a new website at countryside-rvstorage.com. The site provides information on the facility's secure, professionally maintained covered and enclosed storage units for recreational vehicle, boat and automobile storage. Customers can reserve a space by calling 620-755-6586.

Steps To End Poverty to offer Bridges Out of Poverty class

Steps To End Poverty in McPherson County will offer a Bridges Out of Poverty class July 11 at 1200 E. Kansas Ave. The course is designed to help community members understand the realities and challenges of poverty through the perspective of those experiencing it. Attendees will learn practical ways to make a positive impact through understanding, relationships and effective support. For more information, visit STEP MC.

Source: McPherson Chamber of Commerce newsletter

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