When the Barton Community College Foundation gathers for its 47th Annual Big Benefit Auction on Aug. 22, attendees will have the opportunity to do more than bid on auction packages. They will help honor two community members whose quiet generosity has touched Barton students and the Great Bend community for decades.
Barton’s Early College Opportunities: How one high schooler balanced sports, activities, and college classes
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Thu, 08/06/2026 - 12:31
High school students are busy people. Between sports, activities, and spending time with friends, the thought of getting a jump start on college can seem like a lot. That didn’t stop Otis- Bison High School student Louis McVey. He was able to juggle it all and graduate as valedictorian with his diploma as well as an associate degree, thanks to Barton’s Early College Opportunities.
Barton Community College to host “Wheels and Squeals” family event
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Mon, 08/03/2026 - 09:20
Barton Community College's Early Childhood Education Program will host its second annual "Wheels and Squeals" free family event for children up to eight years old from 9 a.m. to noon Sept. 19, in the Technical Building parking lot at the northeast corner of campus.
Barton at Fort Riley alumnus to pursue dream job in nursing field after active duty
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Tue, 07/28/2026 - 12:45
As the U.S. Army commemorates its 250th anniversary of service to the nation, the Barton Alumni and Friends Association is proud to recognize Barton at Fort Riley alumnus Sanjay White, whose journey reflects the dedication, resilience, and commitment to service that have defined generations of American soldiers.
Barton HOSA - Future Health Professionals recently attended the International Leadership Conference (ILC) in Indianapolis, Ind.
Lauren Heller came to Barton Community College to pursue her passion for dance. As a sophomore and captain of the Barton dance team, she was looking forward to a year full of classes, practices, performances, and leadership opportunities. Then, on Sept. 27, everything changed.
Volunteers In Action of Central Kansas has been awarded the 2026 AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP grant, allowing the organization to once again partner with AmeriCorps in strengthening volunteerism and meeting critical community needs throughout Barton County.
The League of Women Voters of Great Bend, in partnership with the Barton Community College Foundation, invites the community to support the newly established Bev Komarek and Rose Kelly Memorial Scholarship by participating in a fundraiser from 5 to 8 p.m. July 23 at Pizza Hut, 2006 Main St., in Great Bend.
The Barton Community Music School is now enrolling students for the 2026-2027 academic year, offering students from surrounding communities ages 6-18 access to high-quality, affordable music lessons while providing valuable teaching experience and scholarship support for Barton music students.
Barton Foundation to host chamber coffee
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Tue, 07/14/2026 - 16:04
The Barton Community College Foundation will host the Great Bend Chamber of Commerce Chamber Coffee from 9 to 10 a.m. July 23 at the Best Western Angus Inn Courtyard, 2920 10th St., with programming beginning at 9:30 a.m.