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Great Bend artists to be featured at art center in Russell
The next exhibition at the Deines Cultural Center in Russell is "Nature Inspired" and opens with a reception on April 28 from 2 p .m. - 4 p.m. This show features three artists from Great Bend. Come see the ceramic work of Dolores Baker, mixed media work by Mary Kottmann,...
Barton Co. Treasurer: Groundwater assessment is not a tax
Barton County Treasurer Jim Jordan thought all was going well after the county sent out tax statements with corrected mill levies. Then his office began receiving calls with questions about a special assessment from Big Bend Ground Water Management No. 5 (GMD5). Jordan said even though the assessment is on property tax statements, it is not a tax and it applies to all parcels of land in the GMD5 district. It has appeared on tax statements every year since 1976.
K-4 crack repair project is set, starting near Barton Co. line
Work will begin soon on a K-4 crack repair project in Rice County. The Kansas Department of Transportation project will be on K-4 from the Barton/Rice county line on the west to the Rice/Ellsworth county line on the east. The length is about 25 miles. The work is expected to...
Lady Panther takes two more from Garden City
Thursday's softball games at the Great Bend Sports Complex were moved by more than two hours to beat potential storms. Yet the Lady Panthers created a storm of their own with a 16-run third inning in game one to end things early 17-1. Great Bend completed the sweep with a 12-0 win in the late game.
LHS 8th in Pool at Great Bend
The Lady Red girls swim team traveled through the weather to make it to Great Bend for our 2nd of 3 meets this week. We used this meet to really focus on our relays as WAC is around the corner. The team finished 8th with 59 points. 200 Medley Relay.
Barton Ag Instructor Dr. Vic Martin - How to Keep Soil in Place
The drought monitor report wasn’t out as this was written but it’s safe to safe not much has changed in our area. We are still in moderate drought and it has likely intensified. Hopefully the forecasted rain the past several days will make a dent. The six to ten-day outlook (April 30 to May 4) indicates a 80 to 90% chance of likely above normal temperatures and a 33 to 40% chance of leaning to above normal precipitation. The eight to fourteen-day outlook (May 2 to 8) indicates a 60 to 80% chance of likely above normal for temperatures and a continued 33 to 40% leaning above normal for precipitation. These temperatures, combined with the moderate drought are exactly what we don’t need for wheat and corn/soybean planting. Hopefully, the above normal precipitation happens.
USD 428 school board luncheon meeting agenda (4/25)
April 25 - 12 p.m. Principal Misty Straub and other staff members will share information regarding the academic programs and the school improvement efforts at Lincoln Elementary School. 5. Approval of Grants and Contributions. 6. Personnel Report. 7. Adjournment.
Penka retiring after 39 years with Co-op in Great Bend
Matt Penka began his co-op career with the American Plains Co-op in Great Bend in 1985. The Vice President of Grain announced his retirement after 39 years. A retirement reception will take place Friday, April 26 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Great Bend main office.
Barton Co. passes resolution moving unexpended funds into 2024
Each year, the Barton County Commission passes a resolution transferring and carrying over the previous year's unexpended funds. That time was Tuesday morning for 2023 funds. County Administrator Matt Patzner approached the commission about moving monies to the capital improvement and equipment replacement funds. "It is the county's practice to...
Clara Barton receives contribution for annual benefit event
Clara Barton Hospital Foundation receives a $5,000 contribution from Central Care Cancer Center for the 2024 Annual Benefit Event. From Central Care Cancer Center, Dr. Claudia Perez-Tamayo, Radiation Oncologist, alongside Shelby Poncin, Medical Oncology Manager, and Madison Wolf, Marketing Director, present the sponsorship check to Michelle Moshier, Foundation Executive Director, and Clara Barton Medical Center CEO/President Jay Tusten. Central Care Cancer Center’s generous Visionary Level Sponsorship will aid in upgrading a chemistry analyzer in the hospital’s laboratory, reinforcing their partnership and commitment to advancing rural healthcare.
Arctic Fox passes away at Great Bend zoo
From the Great Bend Brit Spaugh Zoo... We are deeply saddened to share the passing of our beloved Arctic Fox, Todd. At 13 years old, he well surpassed the life expectancy of a wild fox, which is only 3-5 years. Todd has lived at the zoo since 2013. Prior to coming to the zoo, he was part of the pet trade and unfortunately his diet was not appropriate and caused him lifelong health issues.
Great Bend junior completes Eagle Scout project for Brit Spaugh Zoo
Great Bend's Jordan Sander has been a Boy Scout for more than a dozen years. The junior at Great Bend High School is now working to achieve the highest designation in the program: Eagle Scout. One of the biggest requirements to earn that honor is a personal project. Sander's project will benefit several animals at the Brit Spaugh Zoo.
Youth Crew asks Great Bend students to 'lei' off tobacco
Jasmine Figueroa, Youth Crew member, knew a good idea when she heard it, said Marissa Woodmansee, Juvenile Services director. Figueroa shared her idea with her peers, and as a result, Great Bend High School students recently participated in their second annual Lei Off Tobacco program. “After Jasmine learned about the...
New head coach excited about wrestling potential in Great Bend
Sometimes a coach can let his record do the talking. Pending approval from the USD 428 Board of Education, Lars Lueders has been named the new wrestling coach at Great Bend High School. In his 14 years as head coach, Lueders has a 123-33 dual record, and his teams have produced 73 state medalists, 14 state champions, and five high school All-Americans. He got his start in Dodge City and is ready to move back into the Western Athletic Conference.
Barton Commission approves new part-time position at CKCC
Last week, Central Kansas Community Corrections Director Brooke Haulmark presented to the Barton County Commission her plans moving forward to address some deficiencies in the department as indicated in a report from the Kansas Department of Corrections. At Tuesday's meeting, the commission approved a part-time office assistant position at CKCC. County Administrator Matt Patzner presented the issue to the commission.
BOOR: May is mental health awareness month
May is Mental Health awareness month and the past few years have been extremely difficult to navigate. It has never been more important to talk about stress and mental strain each one of us may be experiencing. Sustained higher levels of stress can lead to depression, anxiety, fatigue, and other triggers that cause a greater propensity for attempting suicide. The stigma of mental health can also make it difficult for people to feel that they can reach out for support. There are a number of helpful sources available for people in need and I will highlight those today.
Miller becomes first woman to win Barton’s clay shoot fundraiser
Outside of a few joking comments on improving the parking situation, the Barton Community College Foundation has a near-perfect layout for a sporting clay shoot at Camp Aldrich. Located just northeast of the college, the campsite was the site for the 14th annual fundraiser for the Foundation this past Sunday.
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