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McPherson, Kansas Patch AM: a 4 min readGood morning McPherson! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- What the Lt. Governor revealed about McPherson’s economic momentum
- How the new ‘Suds & Smiles’ project could help McPherson families
- Meet the two McPherson caregivers just honored for leadership growth
Today's riddle: what do you call a rabbit with fleas? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Friday: Mostly cloudy and hot, with a high of 98 and low of 65 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Kansas Lt. Governor speaks of All Schools Day Connection, Kansas Economy - Ad Astra Radio (adastraradio.com) — McPherson’s All Schools Day Parade drew Kansas Lt. Governor David Toland, who highlighted both his family ties to McPherson and recent local industrial expansions at Viega and Johns Manville. He pointed to Kansas’ upgraded credit rating and broader job growth as reasons for economic optimism that includes McPherson and the I-135 corridor. 
2. Leadership McPherson Class of 2026 Completes Program, Advances 'Suds & Smiles' Community Initiative (adastraradio.com) — Leadership McPherson’s Class of 2026 has wrapped up its nine‑week program and is now rolling out “Suds & Smiles,” a free laundry initiative in partnership with McPherson Express Laundry Center. Seventeen local leaders from city departments, nonprofits, and businesses took part, aiming to reduce barriers for families and strengthen community connections across McPherson County.
3. McPherson Center for Health Celebrates Staff Graduates of Leadership McPherson - Ad Astra Radio (adastraradio.com) — Two McPherson Center for Health team members, paramedic lieutenant Kelsi Hilger and surgical tech Colton Arnold, have just graduated from Leadership McPherson, strengthening local emergency and hospital leadership. Their training, mentoring, and community involvement reflect a growing pipeline of homegrown leaders serving McPherson residents every day.
4. ⛳️ Buhler's Chance wins AVCTL III title, Crusaders 2nd (hutchpost.com) — McPherson High’s boys golf team took third at the AVCTL Division III tournament in Wichita, led by Cole Cooper’s strong 76 that nearly won the individual title. Several Bullpup golfers placed in the top 20, underscoring a deep, competitive squad.
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Wednesday May 13
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LES 1st Grade to Swensson Park
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Last Day of School
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Last Day for the Elementary Regular Dismissal
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RES STUCO Talent Show
Roosevelt Elem Mcpherson, KS 67460
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DARE Graduation 5th Grade
Roosevelt Elem Mcpherson, KS 67460
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Washington Elem Mcpherson, KS 67460
2:00 pm
Thursday May 14
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🗓 Events Nearby
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JH Awards Banquet
Inman USD 448 Inman, KS 67546
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8th Grade Graduation
Inman USD 448 Inman, KS 67546
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SVHS Baccaluareate @ Bethany Lutheran Church
Smoky Valley High Lindsborg, KS 67456
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BSB Regionals @ higher seed
Inman Elem Inman, KS 67546
Wednesday May 13
Thursday May 14
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What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Kroger Family of Companies posted a job opening for Grocery Clerk in Mcpherson. Apply here.
- Harvard Maintenance, Inc. posted a job opening for Janitorial Cleaner - 37778 in Mcpherson. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near McPherson here.
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Bugs Bunny ! (Thank you bruce A. for sending it in!)
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