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   “McPherson is a great place. The BPU supplies power at a real reasonable cost, we’re one of the cheapest in the United States, that does a lot for business.”- Mark Houghton, Co-Owner, Central Plastics, Inc. Did you know that McPherson, Kansas is not only home to a thriving…

  “McPherson is a community that really relishes having state of the art manufacturing facilities within it. They actually go out of their way to pave the way for new business here in McPherson.” PEM (Plastics Extrusion Machinery) is glad to call McPherson home, not only for the business benefits,…

Not only is Central Christian College located in one of the safest college towns in America, it boasts the most diverse group of students in the state of Kansas. Between theatre, art, athletics, FBLA and other clubs, plus a beloved faculty, it’s no wonder students seek their education from all…

G You haven’t had a deli sandwich until you’ve had a Noffy’s deli sandwich.   “We feature east coast hoagies, traditional Italian hoagies, we get our bread from a bakery in Philadelphia…the meats that we serve are specifically curated for the sandwich. And we make really filling salads. You’re not going…

Cities all across Kansas rely on municipal workers with specialized skills to keep their community running. But where do these employees turn for training in the prospective fields–dealing with everything from wastewater to electricity to natural gas?  That’s why the Kansas Municipal Utilities organization decided to build a solution of…

Every year in May, 40,000 people flock to McPherson, Kansas to be entertained at a 100 year old tradition. If you love a parade, this is the place to be on Friday, May 13, at 10:30 am. A tradition since 1914, All Schools Day has grown into one of the…

 The City of McPherson offers two housing incentives: RCAP: Relocation Cash Assistance Payments Program Established by the City of McPherson in 2018, RCAP is an incentive program providing cash at closing for non-residents wanting to buy a home and relocate to McPherson. Eligible applicants will receive payments from the…

Higher education has always meant a financial investment in your future, but with skyrocketing tuition and predatory lending practices, it’s one that sometimes doesn’t pay off—unless you’re in McPherson County. “We have big time scholarships for our locals called the Closer to Home Scholarship ($26,500 per year). We also have…

It’s hard to have a good quality of life when you’re not able to spend quality time with the ones you love most. For Josh and Rachel Bedel, they realized that a big move would be a step in the best direction.   “We could have moved anywhere west of Indiana.…