> ## 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 City Digest - URL: https://www.citizenjournal.us/mcpherson-city-digest-39/ - Published: 2026-09-11T13:32:07.000Z - Updated: 2026-09-11T13:32:07.000Z - Description: Sept. 11, 2026 - Author: Greg Loving - Tags: mcj, dnn, #news Subscribers made this article possible — and kept it free for everyone. Become one today. [Become a subscriber](https://www.citizenjournal.us/?ref=cta-5#/portal/signup) ## Housing conference to examine local resources and assistance MCPHERSON, Kan. — The McPherson Housing Conference will bring together community members and local stakeholders Sept. 24 to discuss housing resources, support services and assistance programs. The conference is scheduled from 8:45 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the McPherson Community Building, 122 E. Marlin St. Registration is $25. ## Rural Health Clinic to introduce two new physicians at open house MCPHERSON, Kan. — McPherson Center for Health will introduce Dr. Aaron Holt and Dr. Collin Harvey, new family medicine physicians who provide obstetric care, during a free open house from 5 to 7 p.m. Sept. 16 at the Rural Health Clinic, 1000 Hospital Drive. Visitors can meet the health care team, learn about available services and tour the Women's Care and Birth Center. Food, drinks and children's activities are planned. ## Community baby shower to connect families with support services MCPHERSON, Kan. — Expectant parents and families with babies up to 9 months old can receive free items, education and information about local services at the McPherson County Safe Sleep Community Baby Shower from 10 a.m. to noon Sept. 19\. The free event at the McPherson Community Building, 122 E. Marlin St., will include health services, child care providers and family support organizations. ## Free expungement clinic to offer help with paperwork MCPHERSON, Kan. — Kansas Legal Services attorneys will offer free assistance with expungement paperwork from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 24 in McPherson. The clinic is intended for people seeking help clearing their records. A specific location within the city was not identified in the event listing. ## K-State entrepreneur program applications due Sept. 13 MANHATTAN, Kan. — Kansas State University's College of Business Administration is accepting applications through Sept. 13 for its [fall entrepreneur Accelerator program](https://www.k-state.edu/news/articles/2026/08/accelerator-program-accepting-applications-from-entrepreneurs.html?ref=citizenjournal.us). Applicants can pursue a six-week idea track or an eight-week growth track, with access to faculty-led courses, student consulting teams and alumni mentors. The program has no participation fee and offers access to up to $60,000 in equity-free grant funding. ## Public safety presentation scheduled at CHS refinery MCPHERSON, Kan. — Candace Carnahan will discuss safety, hazard prevention and lessons from a life-changing incident during a public presentation at 11 a.m. Sept. 14 at the CHS Safety Center at the refinery, 2000 S. Main St. The program will address safety, resilience and gratitude. Reservations are available by calling 620-241-2340. ## Library safety fair to offer emergency preparedness activities MCPHERSON, Kan. — Local first responders and safety organizations will lead hands-on emergency preparedness activities at the free Ready Together Safety Fair from 9 to 11 a.m. Sept. 26 at McPherson Public Library, 214 W. Marlin St. Participants will assemble emergency supply bags and learn about preparing for disasters. Organizers are seeking booth participants and donations such as flashlights, first-aid supplies, water and whistles; registration is available through the library's online calendar. ## Suicide prevention walk to honor those lost MCPHERSON, Kan. — A free suicide prevention walk will begin at 9 a.m. Sept. 26 at Memorial Park, 308 W. Kansas Ave. The event will focus on mental health awareness and remembrance, with memorial signs along the route honoring people who have died by suicide. Families, friends and other community members are invited to participate. ## Extension board schedules public meeting Sept. 14 MCPHERSON, Kan. — The McPherson County Extension board will meet from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Sept. 14 in the Extension office meeting room. The meeting is open to the public, and attendees may request an opportunity to speak. An agenda was not included in the announcement. ## Ben's Bins opens liquidation store on West Kansas Avenue MCPHERSON, Kan. — Ben's Bins, a new liquidation store at 1339 W. Kansas Ave., is owned by Ben Coffey through Coffee House Ventures LLC and managed by former McPherson Main Street Executive Director Johni Doughman. The store sells merchandise from bins, with new inventory arriving Saturdays and prices declining during the week. Doughman oversees daily operations, merchandising, customer service and restocking. ## Car show to raise money for local firefighters MCPHERSON, Kan. — The McPherson firefighters' Benefit Car Show will run from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 12 at Lakeside Park, 510 Lakeside Drive, with proceeds benefiting local firefighters. Vehicle registration begins at 9 a.m. and costs $20\. McPherson College's C.A.R.S. Club will judge entries, while spectators will select Best in Show by popular vote. Food trucks, raffles and a 50-50 drawing are planned. ## CASA princess party to highlight children in foster care MCPHERSON, Kan. — CASA: A Voice for Children will host a free princess party from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sept. 12 at the Church of the Brethren, 200 N. Carrie St., to raise awareness of children in foster care. Activities will include balloon animals, crafts and treats, with appearances by Princess Tiana and Tinkerbell scheduled from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. ## Brewery fundraiser to benefit Bluestem PACE participants MCPHERSON, Kan. — A fundraiser from 5 to 9 p.m. Sept. 11 at Three Rings Brewery, 536 Old U.S. 81, will benefit the Bluestem PACE Good Neighbor Fund. The Squeals & Froth event will include food and drinks, with $1 from each beer sold during the event going to the fund. Proceeds will support PACE participants living at home in the community. ## Meadowlark March to recognize veterans and first responders LINDSBORG, Kan. — The Meadowlark March will begin at 8 a.m. Sept. 12 along the Meadowlark Trail and Riverside Park, 500 S. First St., in support of veterans, first responders and medical workers. The untimed event includes a 12.9-mile ruck march open to walkers and runners, followed by a 2.2-mile family walk at 10 a.m. Listed registration fees range from $5 to $35. ## Sports card show admission proceeds to support STEPMC MCPHERSON, Kan. — A sports card and memorabilia show will raise money for STEPMC from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 12 at the McPherson Community Building, 122 E. Marlin St. Organizers expect 30 vendors and more than 60 tables featuring sports cards, memorabilia and other collectibles. Admission is $1 for adults and free for children, with all admission proceeds donated to STEPMC. The event is hosted by 66 Lyons Creations, Sports Cards and Memorabilia Shop. ## American Legion dinner to benefit MCDS MCPHERSON, Kan. — American Legion Post 24 will host a public Family Night dinner benefiting MCDS from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Sept. 17 at 401 N. Main St. Meals cost $6 and include a choice of four items from hamburgers, hot dogs, fries, drinks and desserts, with a limit of two meat items. Proceeds will support MCDS. ## Scooter's fundraiser to support pet spay and neuter assistance MCPHERSON, Kan. — Scooter's Coffee, 611 N. Main St., will host a fundraiser for the Mary Ann Robinson Spay Neuter Assistance Program from 5:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sept. 14\. A portion of qualifying sales will benefit the program, known as MARSNAP. Customers must mention the fundraiser when ordering for their purchases to count toward the donation. ## Locker Room fundraiser to aid pet owners MCPHERSON, Kan. — The Locker Room, 101 N. Main St., will donate a portion of qualifying purchases to the Mary Ann Robinson Spay Neuter Assistance Program during a fundraiser from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 19\. Customers must mention MARSNAP or present the event flyer. The program helps McPherson County families obtain spay and neuter services for their pets. ## Galva tractor pull to benefit children's memorial fund GALVA, Kan. — The Auto House Antique Tractor Pull will begin at 11 a.m. Sept. 19 at 2079 Industrial Lane, with proceeds benefiting the Children's Fund in memory of Austin Beagel and Chris Jarvis. Registration opens at 10 a.m., followed by a drivers meeting at 10:30 a.m. Additional event information is available through the Great Plains Antique Tractor Club. ## Lindsborg trail work day set for Sept. 12 LINDSBORG, Kan. — Volunteers will maintain the Meadowlark Trail from 8 a.m. to noon Sept. 12, meeting at the trailhead on Svensk Road. Work may include trimming and hauling branches and removing trash and debris. The work days are held on the second Saturday of each month; information is available from Michele Cullen at 620-755-3821. ## Sunflower Trail volunteers to work Sept. 19 GALVA, Kan. — Volunteers will gather at the Sunflower Trailhead from 8 a.m. to noon Sept. 19 for trail maintenance. Tasks will include trimming branches, hauling debris and cleaning the trail. The work days are held on the third Saturday of each month. ## McPherson trail maintenance continues monthly MCPHERSON, Kan. — Meadowlark Trail maintenance work days are held from 8 a.m. to noon on the first Saturday of each month at U.S. 81 and Moccasin Road. Volunteers help trim branches, haul debris and keep the trail clean. Participation is free. ## Democratic fundraiser to feature candidates and silent auction MCPHERSON, Kan. — A Democratic fundraiser featuring Kansas candidates, an Italian dinner and a silent auction is scheduled from 5 to 8 p.m. Sept. 20 at the community building, 122 E. Marlin St. The event will support local campaigns. Tickets are listed at $25 per plate or $1,000 for a table of eight. ## Canton beautification committee holds monthly public meetings CANTON, Kan. — The Reimagine Canton Beautification Committee meets from 7 to 8 p.m. on the second Tuesday of each month at Main Street Bar and Grill, 121 N. Main St. The meetings focus on community planning and local improvement projects. Participation is free. ## Veterans Story Night scheduled at American Legion MCPHERSON, Kan. — Veterans and guests will gather for Veterans Story Night on Sept. 15 at American Legion Post 24, 401 N. Main St. Dinner begins at 5:30 p.m., followed by veterans' presentations at 6:30 p.m. *This article was written using our proprietary AI system, Cronkite. The final decision to publish this article was made by a human. For more info, read our* [*AI policy*](https://www.citizenjournal.us/ai-policy/)*.* --- --- Found a mistake? Have a news tip or feedback to share? 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