McPherson City Digest

County commission candidates set for public forum

MCPHERSON, Kan. — McPherson County Commission candidates Keith Becker and Stephen Gray, who are seeking the District 1 seat, and Tom Keuser, who is unopposed for the District 2 seat, are scheduled to participate in a public forum from 7 to 8 p.m. July 30 at the American Legion, 401 N. Main St. Candidates will give three-minute opening statements and answer written audience questions, with one minute allotted for each response. The McPherson Chamber of Commerce Civic Awareness Committee is hosting the nonpartisan event.

McPherson colleges plan community welcomes for students

MCPHERSON, Kan. — Local businesses and organizations will have two opportunities to welcome college students Aug. 17, beginning with a vendor and lunch fair from 10 a.m. to noon north of Science Hall at Central Christian College of Kansas, 1200 S. Main St., followed by McPherson College’s Back-to-School Extravaganza from 5 to 7 p.m. inside Wise Campus Commons. Organizers set registration deadlines of Aug. 1 and Aug. 13, respectively, and a countywide college night downtown is planned for Sept. 11.

McPherson High School alumni reunion scheduled July 31

MCPHERSON, Kan. — The 2026 McPherson High School All Class Reunion is scheduled from 5 to 10 p.m. July 31 at the McPherson Community Building, 122 E. Marlin St. Additional information is available by calling 620-245-2576.

Museum pairs school-art exhibition with author signing

MCPHERSON, Kan. — The McPherson Museum, 1111 E. Kansas Ave., will open “In Real Life: Portraits and Figures from the McPherson Schools Art Collection” from 2 to 5 p.m. Aug. 1. Retired McPherson High School art teacher Elizabeth Liljegren curated the exhibition, and McPherson graduate Cynthia Mines will sign copies of her central Kansas historical novel, “Heaven in a Wildflower,” which includes a character based on McPherson seed and art dealer Carl Smalley. Admission is free.

Museum trolley to offer free storytime rides

MCPHERSON, Kan. — Free Storytime on the Trolley rides will leave the McPherson Museum, 1111 E. Kansas Ave., at 2:30, 3 and 3:30 p.m. Aug. 3. The McPherson Convention and Visitors Bureau is sponsoring the event.

Walk-in sports physicals planned at rural health clinic

MCPHERSON, Kan. — McPherson Hospital Rural Health Clinic, 1000 Hospital Drive, Building 3, will offer walk-in sports physicals from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Aug. 5 for $35. Insurance will not be accepted, and paperwork must be completed before an athlete sees a provider. Proceeds will benefit the McPherson High School Booster Club and McPherson Youth Football, and organizers said the screening does not replace a student’s annual physical or immunizations.

Pine Village event will simulate age-related challenges

MOUNDRIDGE, Kan. — Pine Village will host “Gray for a Day” from 1 to 3 p.m. Aug. 6 in its chapel at 86 22nd Ave., giving students in prekindergarten through 12th grade hands-on activities that simulate sensory and functional changes associated with aging. The program, presented with K-State Research and Extension in McPherson County, will also include a root beer float social with Pine Village residents.

Opera House schedules two showings of 1954 adventure film

MCPHERSON, Kan. — The McPherson Opera House, 219 S. Main St., will screen the 1954 film “20,000 Leagues Under the Sea” at 2 and 7 p.m. Aug. 6. Tickets will be available at the door for $6 for adults and $4 for children.

STEP MC to recognize Getting Ahead graduates

MCPHERSON, Kan. — Steps To End Poverty of McPherson County will recognize participants who completed its Getting Ahead program during a graduation ceremony at 6 p.m. Aug. 6 at First United Methodist Church, 1200 E. Kansas Ave.

Downtown retailers plan back-to-school promotion

MCPHERSON, Kan. — Participating downtown stores will offer bargains, educator discounts, tax-free purchases and special events during a citywide Back-to-School Bash Aug. 6-8. Store hours and offers will vary during the McPherson Main Street promotion.

Church plans free men’s gathering Aug. 7

MCPHERSON, Kan. — Revolution Church, 1337 W. Kansas Ave., will host the free Forge Men’s Gathering on Aug. 7, with worship, personal testimonies, teaching and prayer planned for men from different churches and backgrounds. Registration is not required.

Graber’s Ace Hardware to mark 100 years in business

MCPHERSON, Kan. — Graber’s Ace Hardware, 319 N. Main St., will celebrate its 100th anniversary from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Aug. 8 with demonstrations, food and giveaways. Four generations of the Graber family have owned and operated the business since 1926, and the first 50 customers who spend $50 during the event are scheduled to receive giveaways.

American Legion plans all-ages kids karaoke

MCPHERSON, Kan. — The McPherson American Legion, 401 N. Main St., will host Back to School Kids Karaoke from 5 to 7 p.m. Aug. 8. The event is open to all ages.

Pine Village schedules Benefit Day bierock dinner

MOUNDRIDGE, Kan. — Pine Village, 86 22nd Ave., will serve a Benefit Day bierock dinner from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Aug. 14, with meals priced at $7 and additional bierocks available for $3. Preorders for a half-dozen at $20 or a dozen at $35 are due Aug. 10, with pickup scheduled from 3 to 6 p.m. Aug. 14 at the Pine Village Wellness Center.

Cattle clinic will cover herd management and markets

MCPHERSON, Kan. — Mid Kansas Cooperative will host a Cattleman’s Clinic from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Aug. 14 at Kansas Municipal Utilities, 2090 E. Ave. A. Presenters from Merck Animal Health, Zinpro, Purina and K-State Research and Extension are scheduled to discuss virtual fencing, mineral programs, weaning strategies, parasite control, market outlooks and cattle performance. Registration is required by Aug. 5.

United Way triathlon draws 216 athletes

MCPHERSON, Kan. — A total of 216 athletes competed in swimming, cycling and running events during the 19th annual United Way of McPherson County Triathlon on July 25, raising money for organizations supported through the agency’s annual allocations. Hutton’s team of Kyle Loss, Keegan Staats and Joe Regier won the Clash of the Corporations against 14 other business teams, while Stupka Chiropractic placed second in its age category and CHS teams Healthy Hearts and Three’s Company placed third in their respective age categories.

McPherson optometrist offers $50 back-to-school eye exams

MCPHERSON, Kan. — Esther V. Rettig’s optometry office at 901 N. Main St. is offering back-to-school eye examinations for $50. Appointments may be scheduled by calling 620-245-0556.

Source: McPherson Chamber of Commerce Newsletter, July 27, 2026.

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