dollars in revenue for the first time. We also just installed a new irrigation system that should last 50 to 70 years.” Cultural heritage is celebrated at the McPherson Museum, which recently opened a Native American exhibit featuring artifacts that experts have compared to those in major national museums. Becker believes it is McPherson’s people who make all this possible. “We have citizens with great work ethics and values, and that will propel us into the future,” he says. “We are a blend of advanced manufacturing and agriculture, and our agriculture is high-tech, with satellite imaging, computer systems, and precision fertilization.This is not your grandpa’s farm.” PREFERRED VENDOR/PARTNER n McPherson Center for Health www.mcphersoncenterforhealth.org McPherson Center for Health is a non-profit, acute care facility licensed for 49 beds, serving McPherson and surrounding communities. We offer 5-star rated care with short ER wait times, family medicine, maternity, walk-in clinic, surgery, imaging, and advanced services, delivering compassionate, high-quality healthcare close to home. n Hutchinson Community College www.hutchcc.edu Hutchinson Community College - a public institution in Hutchinson, Kansas, founded in 1928 — serves nearly 5,000 credit students each semester. Offering 70+ associate degrees, technical programs, and customized training for the business community, it delivers affordable education, vibrant campus life, and strong transfer pathway. n Central Christian College of Kansas www.centralchristian.edu Central Christian College of Kansas, a private evangelical institution in McPherson, partners with Ed2Go to provide affordable, fully online classes. Designed to help individuals and industries upskill and reskill, this initiative strengthens the local workforce, supports economic growth, and reflects the college’s mission to equip students for meaningful impact. 84 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 06, ISSUE 10
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