Local Grant Projects
New athletic complex and Modern Cardinal dedicated as LCC honors its first century
Posted Friday September 15, 2023
Labette Community College dedicated its Modern Cardinal statue and the new Zetmeir Family Athletic Complex on Tuesday, which was also the first day that classes were held at Parsons Junior College in 1923. ...
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Viking football starts season with remodeled locker room
Posted Tuesday August 22, 2023
Parsons High School football coach Jeff Schibi designed and built new wood lockers for the football team over the summer with help from USD 503 maintenance workers. ...
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Last week, PACF gave out $304,745 in grants
Posted Monday May 1, 2023
The Parsons Area Community Foundation gave out $304,745.90 in grants to 44 area groups and organizations Thursday. ...
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The first Boxes of Hope delivered in Parsons
Posted Friday April 14, 2023
Madison Lubbers (center) and fellow FCCLA members and classmates stand behind Boxes of Hope they delivered to the Parsons Police Department Thursday afternoon. The boxes will be given to children entering foster care or shelters who need items they could not take with them when they left home. ...
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Clock dedicated that honors Pete and Mary Hughes
Posted Friday April 14, 2023
Citizens, including city offi cials and grade school students, gathered at 17th and Main Tuesday afternoon to dedicate a clock honoring William “Pete” and Mary Hughes for their spirit of volunteerism and sense of community pride. SEK Point of Pride came up with the idea to honor the Hugheses and raised money for the 16-foot-tall clock tower. ...
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