Great Bend Tribune
Published February 24, 2019

February 22, 2019
Story and photo by Brandon Steinert

Barton Community College will offer transitioning Fort Riley Soldiers, Veterans and family members with DOD ID cards, a grant-funded two-week certificate program at no cost to participants.

The Hazardous Waste Worker Training (HWWT) program gives Soldiers credentials to help them find work after their tenure in the US Army ends. The next course is set from March 18-29 at 100 Continental Ave, Grandview Plaza, which is just north of I-70 at exit 299.

February 20, 2019
Story and photos by Brandon Steinert

The Barton Community College Theatre Department’s three performances of the late Neil Simon’s farce, “Rumors”, are set for 7:30 p.m. March 1 and 2, with a matinee at 2 p.m. March 3. Tickets are $5 at the door. Students are admitted free.

February 20, 2019
Story and portrait by Brandon Steinert

Barton Welding Instructor Wade Morris spent 35 years fusing metal as a pipeline welder, foreman and in various other roles before coming to Barton in the fall of 2018; he knows what it takes to be a good welder. Skill and technique are important technical proficiencies, he said, but the real basis of mastering the trade is found a little deeper.

February 18, 2018

Story by Sara Oberle & Brandon Steinert

The Barton Community College Student Chapter of American Choral Director’s Association (ACDA) will attend the professional organization’s 60^th Anniversary Diamond Jubilee National Conference from Feb. 27 – March 2 in Kansas City. 

Great Bend Tribune
Published February 17, 2019

February 13, 2019
Story by Brandon Steinert

Anyone looking to get a start after high school or switch careers should consider attending the Education and Employment Expo hosted by Barton Community College from 1-7 p.m. March 20. The event is free and open to the public. For more information or to reserve a free booth space for your business, contact Agriculture Instructor Maggie Tracy at (620) 786-1120 or tracym@bartonccc.edu.