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Pre-registration deadline for Kans for Kids clay shoot July 31
Kans for Kids will be celebrating its 30th birthday in October. Still, the Fighting Cancer Foundation continues to come up with new ways to assist area kids who are battling cancer. On Saturday, Aug. 17, Kans for Kids will host its first sporting clays benefit tournament at LaSada Lodge south of Russell. Kans for Kids Executive Director Christi Herber said the event is a fun and new way to help raise funds for a good cause.
Barton County Sheriff's booking activity (7/25)
BOOKED: Kyle Wiley on two Rush County District Court warrants for Contempt of Court, no bond set. BOOKED: Ralph Tuey Jr. on Barton County District Court warrant for Failure to Appear, no bond set. BOOKED: Otis Johnson on Barton County District Court warrant for Battery and Disorderly Conduct, bond set...
Great Bend councilman voices concerns on administrator hiring process
From Great Bend City Council member Davis Jimenez... "I wanted to share my thoughts regarding the recent event of the resignation of the Great Bend City Administrator and some possible promotion decisions within our city. In 2023, the city contracted a group to find qualified applicants to be the city...
Barton looking at trickle-down effect of NIL in athletics
In 2021, the NCAA passed a name, image and likeness policy, referred to as NIL. The policy allows student athletes to make money from their personal brand. NIL has made a huge impact on college athletics recruiting at the Division I level. Barton Community College Athletic Director Trevor Rolfs said...
Kansas Wetlands Education Center hosts annual meteor shower watch party
The Kansas Wetlands Education Center (KWEC) invites the public to join its staff for a free, family-friendly meteor shower watch party on Friday, Aug. 9, from 8:30 to 10:30 p.m. This annual event celebrates the end of summer as the Earth passes through the dust and debris of the Swift-Tuttle...
Trio of former Barton athletes represented at 2024 Paris Olympics #GoBarton
The long tradition of former Barton Community College student-athletes qualifying for the Olympics continues with the 2024 version of the Olympiad games in Paris, France, beginning July 26 and concluding August 11. Three former members of the Barton track and field program will be making their Olympic debut: women's 100m...
Taking applications for opening seat on Barton CC Board of Trustees
At the end of June, Don Learned publicly announced his resignation from the Barton Community College Board of Trustees due to moving to Texas later this summer. At Monday’s board meeting, Chairman Mike Johnson said the college is still accepting applications to fill Learned’s remaining term which ends Dec. 31, 2025. Interested individuals can submit an application by Aug. 13 at 3 p.m.
Raffle, human fruit machine to raise funds for GB Airfest
Great Bend Alive's Fridays on Forest have been a nice way to celebrate all things Great Bend. One of the community's largest events is scheduled for Sept. 20-22 as Airfest returns for a fifth edition. Great Bend Community Coordinator Christina Hayes said there will be several ways to help raise funds for Airfest and win prizes at the July Fridays on Forest on July 26.
Nearly Half of Barton Student-Athletes Earn All-Academic Awards
GREAT BEND, Kan. (BartonSports.com) – Nearly half of student-athletes from Barton Community College achieved a 3.50 or better grade point average during the 2023-24 academic year. Accumulating a Department wide 3.24 GPA, Barton was represented by 130 All-Academic honors announced by the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) with...
Eighteen Barton Athletic Teams Garner NJCAA Academic Honors
GREAT BEND, Kan. (BartonSports.com) – Eighteen athletic teams within Barton Community College were recognized recently by the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) in announcing its 2023-24 Academic Teams of the Year achievements. Compiling a cumulative 3.24 GPA across Barton’s twenty-two athletic teams reporting to the NJCAA list, twelve...
Drought conditions could cause cracking foundations
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - As July turns into August, the ongoing drought in Kansas is causing increasing concern. While many are aware of the impact of extreme heat and dry conditions on crops, soil and the risk of wildfires, one often overlooked consequence of drought is the potential damage to a home’s foundation.
🎙Post Podcast: Fueling Kansas show - oil & gas education
Hear this month's Fueling Kansas show with Eagle Radio's Steve Webster and Executive Director of the Kansas Oil and Gas Producers Association Warren Martin that aired July 24, 2024. The Fueling Kansas program airs the fourth Wednesday every month at 8:30 a.m. on 1590 KVGB & 95.5 FM.
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