The Barton Foundation aims to enhance the Barton student experience with its 12th Annual Sporting Clay Shoot fundraiser from 9 a.m.- 4 p.m. Sunday, April 24 at Camp Aldrich, 884 NE 110 Ave. in Claflin. The money raised is used for Faculty Mini-Grants, which Barton faculty members can use to purchase items for their classrooms to enhance student learning experiences. The Foundation has awarded $119,644 in mini-grants to date.
Those seeking a credential as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) have the chance to enroll in a course at no charge thanks to a generous anonymous donor and a collaboration between Barton Community College, Ellsworth County Medical Center (ECMC) and Good Samaritan Retirement Center
Barton Community College will have no classes during its spring break from March 14-18. Barton’s offices will remain open through March 16 but will be closed March 17 and 18. The college’s regular class schedule and business hours will resume Monday, March 21.
As of March 1, severe drought has enveloped our area. The drought level continues to increase as you head towards the northwest and especially the southwest corner of the state. This combined with the extremely mild conditions is doing wheat no favors.
The Shafer Gallery will present its new exhibit “Human Nature,” starting March 4 through April 1.
With the drought conditions in our state producers, whether wheat or other crops have some decisions to make and need a crystal ball. So what do they have to consider and how will they decide? First, let’s take a look at the long-term outlook for our area.
Barton Community College has announced its list of graduates who earned associate degrees or certificates for career training during the fall semester of 2021.
As of February 15, moderate drought and a large area of severe drought envelope our area, especially Barton and Stafford Counties
Those wanting to start a professional driving career can now take Commercial Drivers License (CDL) Theory and Behind The Wheel (BTW) classes through Barton Community College.
The Barton Community College Theatre Department will bring a classic musical to the Fine Arts Auditorium this spring as it presents “Mamma Mia,” with multiple showings March 4-6 and 10-12.