February 6, 2020
Story by Joe Vinduska

The Barton Dance Theatre will host its “Animal Creative Camp” fundraiser from 2-5 p.m., Feb. 16 in the Kirkman Gymnasium at Barton Community College. Children ages 4-10 will enjoy activities with the Barton Dance Theatre dancers. They will learn a dance, make an animal craft, act out a story and participate in a playful tumbling class. The time will conclude with a short family-friendly movie. Cost per child is $20 and $10 per each additional sibling (all camp supplies included in cost). 

February 4, 2020
Story and photo by Joe Vinduska

Sophomore Toni Reese of Hoisington is no stranger to adversity. She was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) at the age of 13. She is the daughter of a single mother who was in the Navy through much of her childhood. However, she hasn’t let any of that get in the way of following her dream of becoming a private investigator.

February 3, 2020
Story by Joe Vinduska

Barton Community College’s annual literary publication, Prairie Ink, has begun accepting entries for its 11th edition. 

Editor Scott McDonald said the aim of the publication is to provide a venue for local authors to showcase their creative writing talents.

The editors are looking for the following types of original work to be considered for publication:  fiction, creative non-fiction, poetry, drama, and graphic short stories.  They will be accepting submissions until April 1, 2020.

February 3, 2020
Story by Joe Vinduska

Barton Community College will host a blood drive from 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 14 in the Technical Building in room T-186, the Case New Holland Training area.

January 28, 2020

Barton Community College has named 239 students to the President’s List for the fall 2019 semester. To qualify for this honor, students must have been enrolled in a minimum of 12 credit hours and maintained a grade point average of 4.0 on a 4.0 or "A" letter scale.

Abilene
Scott Hayes

Albert
Sheridan Ewy

Arkansas City
Francisca Posadas

Augusta
Clay Wesbrooks

Baldwin City
Betsy Parmley

January 28, 2020

Barton Community College has named 327 students to the Dean’s List for the fall 2019 semester. To qualify for this honor, students must have been enrolled in a minimum of 12 credit hours and maintained a grade point average of 3.5 to 3.99 on a 4.0 or "A" letter scale.

Abilene
Jean Ottensmeier
Andi Parks
Kobey Stroud

Arkansas City
Maggie Krout
Jared Oakley

Bel Aire
Sara Childs
Jordan Ellison

Belleville
Shawn Sprayberry

January 7, 2020
Story by Joe Vinduska
Photos submitted

The Shafer Art Gallery will unveil the work of Jee Hwang, Assistant Art Professor at Fort Hays State University, with an opening reception for her exhibit Feb. 7 from 6:30 – 8 p.m. The reception will feature an artist talk and refreshments. Admission is free. The exhibit will run through Feb. 28.

Gallery Director Dave Barnes said those who see this exhibit will experience art that makes a statement for all levels of art enthusiasts.