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Paving the Future

McPherson residents will have the opportunity to vote for an important issue on November 7. As the City of McPherson focuses on PAVING THE FUTURE, the ballot question will introduce a funding option to support ongoing street improvements. Read on...
Community Development Block Grant

In 2016, the City of McPherson qualified for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), a federally funded program designed to benefit low to moderate income families by providing housing improvements. Read on...

City Announces Future Street Projects

The City Commission is committed to supporting eight street projects focused on neighborhood streets. Read on...
Fire Department Receives Grant

The McPherson Fire Department has been awarded a $1,500 grant by Williams Energy for the support of local First Responders. Read on...
City Sponsors Tree Pruning Workshop

A tree pruning workshop will be held on November 9, 1 to 3:30 p.m., at the McPherson County Extension Office, 600 W. Woodside. Read on...

10/18/2017 - Pumpkin Carving Contest

Bring a carved pumpkin to the McPherson Museum Oct. 16-19th. Winners announced Oct. 19th @ 5:30 p.m. First place $100, 2nd $50, 3rd $25! Pumpkins will be placed...
10/17/2017 - Haunted House Volunteer Meeting

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10/17/2017 - Stepping On

7-week Fall Prevention Program designed to assist older adults in taking control of their risk of falling. Class size is limited, no charge. Call to register,...
10/17/2017 - Pumpkin Carving Contest

Bring a carved pumpkin to the McPherson Museum Oct. 16-19th. Winners announced Oct. 19th @ 5:30 p.m. First place $100, 2nd $50, 3rd $25! Pumpkins will be placed...

GENERAL JAMES "BIRDSEYE" MCPHERSON

July 3, 2017, marked the 100th anniversary of the General James “Birdseye” McPherson statue installation. General McPherson was a Civil War Union officer for whom the city and county is named. At age 35 he was killed during the Battle of Atlanta, six years prior to the founding of McPherson County. Why is the community named for a man who never entered the state of Kansas? As Civil War veterans moved westward and settled in Kansas after the war, they paid tribute to their generals by naming cities and counties in their honor.