Member Spotlight

Most of you have been out to the Wall Park Sports Complex but have you been there lately? The McPherson Recreation Commission has just completed a 1.3-million-dollar upgrade. MRC board chair Alan Burghart thanked Vogts Construction and BG Consultants for the renovations and the MRC...

It’s Electric! Stanion Electric that is. A family owned independent electrical distributer that began in 1961 in Pratt, KS. Pratt is still the headquarters of Stanion Wholesale Electric and where you will find Vice President John Keller, grandson of the founders Bobbe and Jud Stanion....

What started with families who wanted to incorporate Christian values within the education system, has been embraced by the community and continues to grow. We are referring to Elyria Christian School that opened in 1982 with 22 students in grades K-4. Today the school provides...

Steps to End Poverty of McPherson County (STEP MC) is in their 8th year of building community relationships and “creating pathways of opportunity and success.” One step at a time, one goal accomplished, one class completed, one job promotion, one debt paid off, leads to...

As our parents or loved ones start to need more and more daily living care, there are so many choices, decisions, and uncertainties. How can we help them stay at home in the comfortable environment they prefer, yet get extra care with daily living need?...

Purchasing or selling a home is one of the most stressful things you can do, but title insurance can alleviate a lot of that stress. Sometimes it is required, sometime title insurance is for peace of mind. Realtors and bank loan officers know how important...

Brandon Barnhart is an electrician by trade and worked for his father's electrical business.  At times, they would do electrical work with ceramic pools which interested Brandon.  He told his Dad if he ever owned a pool business, this is what he would do.  One...

Imagine sending your child to sleep on someone’s couch while you try to not be noticed sleeping in your car. Or, maybe that child is the one your daughter sits next to in school every day. Maybe that mom is the hard-working cashier that is...

My Fearless Finance … It all started for Kristin Long when Mt. Hope Sanctuary, where she works as Director of Operations, went through a program restructuring. Kristin found herself in the unique role of financial mentor for the women of the program. In the midst...

A good book on a cold wintry day, what could be any better? A great book from Twice Told Tales on a sunny warm day! Twice Told Tales at 104 S. Main can get you fixed up with exciting books for any weather. Book browsing...