January 18, 2017
Story by Micah Oelze

Barton Theatre will hold open auditions for its spring production “The Servant of Two Masters” from 4-8 p.m. January 23 and 24 in the Fine Arts Auditorium. Those interested in auditioning may come on either night during the allotted times and do not need to prepare any pieces. The Theatre Department will be casting all roles and all technical positions. For character descriptions and play summary, please go to theatre.bartonccc.edu

January 18, 2017
Story by Micah Oelze

The Barton Theatre Department is calling for original plays from the community for its Original Playwright Series. Three of the submitted plays will be chosen to be performed on April 27, 2017 in the Fine Arts Auditorium. Playwrights have until Feb. 1, 2017 to submit their play.

Plays must be:

January 11, 2017
Story by Micah Oelze

Barton Community College will be closed for Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Monday, Jan. 16.  Barton's Center for Adult Education and the Shafer Art Gallery also will be closed.  Offices will reopen and classes will resume on Tuesday, Jan. 17.

Great Bend Tribune
Published January 1, 2017

2017 is here and after a tumultuous 2016, here’s hoping for a prosperous, happy New Year.  As we enter a new year, let’s take a brief look at the potential stories of the year.

Great Bend Tribune
Published December 18, 2016

The Christmas season is here and a new year isn’t far behind.  This week and next, let’s take a brief look at the top agriculture stories of 2016.  These are in no particular order and your list may vary from this one.