August 12, 2014
Story by Joe Vinduska
The Barton Community College library will host “Librarypalooza” from 1-3 p.m. Monday, Aug. 25 in the Barton Library.
Attendees will have the opportunity to meet library staff, try out iPad minis and more at the “Technology Petting Zoo” and learn about library resources, services and recent additions.
August 12, 2014
Story and photos by Joe Vinduska
Courtesy photos submitted
Each year, the Barton Community College faculty and staff get to strut their artistic talents in the Shafer Art Gallery’s “Faculty-Staff-Friends-Acquaintances-and-Some-Folks-We-Hardly-Know” exhibit like professional artists, complete with a full-blown reception from 6-8 p.m. Friday, August 22. The show will also include exhibits from Esther Maher, which will feature a variety of prints, paintings and ceramics, and Valery Shilaev, which will include paintings focusing on nautical-themed pieces.
August 5, 2014
Story by Brandon Steinert
Usually the Barton Foundation chooses an individual or family to honor with the Old Bill Honorarium. This year the Foundation Board wanted to honor the business community in Great Bend by choosing to honor the Great Bend Chamber of Commerce.