Barton Theatre Production of "The Thin Place" (Second Weekend)
Barton Theatre Production of "Clue, On Stage" (Second Weekend)
Barton Theatre Production of "The Thin Place" (First Weekend)

Grant renewed for Central Kansas Educational Opportunity Center

August 24, 2016
Story and photo by Brandon Steinert

About 1,000 people per year benefit from the Central Kansas Educational Opportunity Center (CKEOC), which exists to promote educational awareness by helping community members find a pathway in which to identify and meet their educational, personal and career goals.

Shafer Gallery community exhibit opens Sept. 2

August 24, 2016
Story by Brandon Steinert

The Shafer Art Gallery has chosen to highlight local talent in its next exhibit, the Barton County Arts Council Friends and Acquaintances Art Festival, in conjunction with the Barton County Arts Council. 

An array of work from 3D to oil painting and water color will be on display beginning Friday through October 7 in the Shafer Art Gallery at Barton Community College. The show is underwritten by the Bill J McKown Memorial Endowment and the Golden Belt Community Foundation.

Transitioning soldiers to receive Hazardous Waste Worker training at no cost

Story and photo by Brandon Steinert

Barton Community College will offer transitioning Fort Riley Soldiers a grant-funded two-week certificate program at no cost to participants. The Hazardous Waste Worker program gives Soldiers credentials to help them find work after their tenure in the US Army ends.

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