July 31, 2017
Story by Micah Oelze

Barton Community College has announced its list of graduates who earned associate degrees or certificates for career training during the spring semester of 2017.

Abilene
Troy Blevins, A.A.S. and Emergency Management & Homeland Security Certificate

Albert
Nora Nokes, A.A.S.

Augusta
Mason Hiser, A.S.

Bennington
Ian Hodges, A.S.

Bison
Jenny Shaw, A.S. and Child Development Certificate

Great Bend Tribune
Published July 30, 2017

August arrives Tuesday and for most of the area, rains have been light to nonexistent.  Much of central Kansas is listed as being abnormally dry or in moderate drought.  Thankfully temperatures have moderated a bit and some areas have received beneficial rain.  Today’s topic ties together these items:

Story by Brandon Steinert
July 28, 2017

Mike Johnson, local business owner and Barton Community College Board of Trustees Chair, has been recognized with the Western Regional Trustee Leadership Award via the Association of Community College Trustees (ACCT), a national organization.

Johnson was nominated by his fellow board members and contended with nominees from 10 other states and a large portion of Canada to receive the Western Region honor.

July 19, 2017
Story and photos by Micah Oelze

The Barton Community College Theatre Department will present “The Contrast”, a musical comedy, at 8 p.m. July 25 at the Great Bend Downtown Bandshell in Jack Kilby Square. The play is free but donations are welcome.

July 13, 2017
Story by Micah Oelze

Tickets for the Barton Foundation’s 39th Annual Big Benefit Auction themed “Under the Sea” on Aug. 26 are available July 17 until Aug. 14. Tickets are $45 each or $360 per table of eight. Doors open at 6 p.m. at the Great Bend Columbus Club with bidding on the silent auction and complimentary beer available until 8 p.m. Dinner is served at 7 p.m. and the live auction will begin promptly at 8 p.m. No one under 21 admitted.