🌱 How did McPherson County vote on the $21 million school bond?

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In today's newsletter:

• How did McPherson County vote on the $21 million school bond?
• How Cade Strathman powered McPherson’s run to third at state

Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the Doctor ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Thursday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 88 and low of 71 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Friday: Sunny to partly cloudy, temps: high: 98, low: 70.
• Saturday: Hot; breezy in the afternoon, with a high of 104 and low of 76 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• McPherson County Primary Election Unofficial Results (adastraradio.com) — McPherson County voters have unofficially approved a $21 million USD 400 bond to upgrade school facilities, including a new agricultural building, with 1,073 yes votes to 703 no. The article also breaks down local primary results for governor, U.S. Senate, Congress, county commission, and state legislative races, giving residents a clear snapshot of how their neighbors voted.
   

• Athlete of the Week Cade Strathman, McPherson Baseball (adastraradio.com) — McPherson sports fans can celebrate 2026 McPherson High graduate Cade Strathman, honored as Ad Astra Radio’s Athlete of the Week after helping lead McPherson to third at the Class 4A state baseball tournament. His standout on-base numbers, solid pitching, and strong season stats for the Bullpups underline just how big a role he played.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in McPherson

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Monday August 10

• McCSEC Professional Development Day
  Mcpherson USD 418 Mcpherson, KS 67460

Tuesday August 11

• New Teacher Orientation
  Mcpherson USD 418 Mcpherson, KS 67460

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday August 6

• XC Conditioning
  Smoky Valley Middle School Swensson Park
  7:00 pm

Friday August 7

• District Meetings
  USD 419 Canton-Galva Canton, KS 67428

Sunday August 9

• SVHS National Honor Society Induction Ceremony
  Smoky Valley High SVHS Commons
  6:00 pm

Monday August 10

• Teacher Inservice/Work Days
  USD 419 Canton-Galva Canton, KS 67428
• 6:30pm Board of Education Meeting
  USD 419 Canton-Galva Canton, KS 67428
• 5:30-7:00pm Elementary Open House
  USD 419 Canton-Galva Canton, KS 67428
• Band Camp (Trumpet, Horn, Trombone & Baritone)
  Smoky Valley USD 400 Lindsborg, KS 67456
  8:00 am
• Band Camp (Flute, Clarinet, Saxophone, Percussion)
  Smoky Valley USD 400 Lindsborg, KS 67456
  9:00 am
• BOE Meeting @ District Office
  Smoky Valley USD 400 Lindsborg, KS 67456
  6:00 pm
• BOE Meeting
  Moundridge USD 423 Moundridge, KS 67107
  6:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Westlake Chemical Corporation posted a job opening for Industrial Maintenance Planner/ Industrial Maintenance Scheduler (McPherson, KS) in Mcpherson. Apply here.
• Staffmark posted a job opening for Production Assembler in Mcpherson. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near McPherson here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Lindsborg

• Kansas Voters Reject Changing the State Constitution (adastraradio.com)

Hutchinson

• Mike's RTO Honored by Local Chamber (rtohq.org)
• Well-attended reception kicks off Potucek exhibit, family reunion (hutchtribune.com)
• Kansas Democrats choose Sen. Cindy Holscher as gubernatorial nominee (hutchnews.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because he felt CRUMMY ! (Thank you Michelle S. for sending it in!)
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