September 14, 2016
Story by Brandon Steinert

Workmen’s compensation claims can be extremely costly to employers, but there are ways to mitigate risk. WorkFit is a partnership between Barton Community College and Advanced Therapy & Sports Medicine dedicated to reducing work related injuries and associated costs for employers.

Great Bend Tribune
Published September 11, 2016

Agriculture and Water

September 7, 2016
Story and photos by Brandon Steinert

The proceeds of nearly 200 items sold, underwriters, program ads and ticket sales netted more than $45,000 at the 38th Annual Big Benefit Auction in late August. The funds benefit students directly through scholarships and program enhancements.

Executive Director of Institutional Advancement Coleen Cape said she was excited to have exceeded the auction goal by more than $5,000 and is grateful for the community’s generous nature.

Great Bend Tribune
Published September 4, 2016

Allan Collins (left) and Mark Radenberg pose outside Ellsworth Correctional Facility.

September 2, 2016
Story and photo by Brandon Steinert

Barton employees Mark Radenberg and Allan Collins, who work with inmates at Ellsworth Correctional Facility (ECF), were named the Outstanding Non-Uniform Employee and Outstanding Contract Employee of the Quarter, respectively, August 22 at an awards ceremony in the Statehouse, where they were greeted by Gov. Sam Brownback and other state officials.

September 1, 2016
Story by Brandon Steinert

Barton Community College and the Center for Adult Education will be closed and there will be no classes in observance of Labor Day on Monday, Sept. 5.  Offices will reopen and classes will resume on Sept. 6.