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Barton Community College to host Senior Day; $6,000 in scholarships to be given away vinduskaj Thu, 10/03/2024 - 11:18

Barton Community College will help area high school seniors plan for their futures at Senior Day, starting at 9 a.m. Nov. 20, with a sign-up deadline of Nov. 4. Those interested can sign up at seniorday.bartonccc.edu.

Barton Community College reports 15.9% enrollment increase for fall semester harrism Wed, 10/02/2024 - 13:14

Barton Community College emerged as one of the leaders in enrollment growth across the state, with an initial increase of 15.9% in students for the fall semester

Barton Community College’s literary annual “Prairie Ink” accepting submissions vinduskaj Tue, 10/01/2024 - 10:50

Barton Community College’s annual literary publication, “Prairie Ink”, has begun accepting entries for its 16th edition.

Vic Martin: Regenerative Agriculture webmaster Sat, 09/28/2024 - 09:56

The drought monitor report as of Tuesday, September 24 shows a slight improvement in drought conditions for the state. 

American Red Cross to give out $10 Amazon gift cards at Barton Community College blood drive vinduskaj Thu, 09/26/2024 - 09:43

Barton Community College will host a blood drive from 8 a.m.- 2 p.m. Oct. 3 in the Kirkman Practice Gym. Donors will receive a $10 Amazon gift card from the American Red Cross and be automatically entered into a drawing for a chance to win one of three $5,000 gift cards.

University of Kansas Health System donates bags to Meals on Wheels program vinduskaj Thu, 09/26/2024 - 09:11

The University of Kansas Health System Great Bend Campus joined Meals On Wheels of Barton County in a collaborative effort to continue delivering nutritious meals to the area's homebound seniors.

Shafer Gallery to host “McKown Masquerade Ball” to celebrate opening of “Friends and Acquaintances” Exhibit vinduskaj Wed, 09/25/2024 - 10:28

The Shafer Gallery will host the “McKown Masquerade Ball” for guests ages 21 and over, featuring a costume contest, live music, and hors d'oeuvres at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 4 in the Gallery, and the event also serves as a kickoff party for the “Friends and Acquaintances” Community Art Exhibit, which is underwritten by the Bill J. McKown Memorial Endowment and distributed by the Golden Belt Community Foundation.

Vic Martin: Wheat Planting Dates webmaster Sat, 09/21/2024 - 09:56

The drought monitor report as of Tuesday, September 17 shows a continued slight deterioration in drought conditions for the state. 

Barton Performing Arts Department presents “Autumn Arts” concert vinduskaj Thu, 09/19/2024 - 12:58

The Barton Performing Arts Department will host its annual “Autumn Arts” sneak preview concert at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 10 in the Fine Arts Auditorium. Admission is free.

Barton Community College to host writing workshop vinduskaj Thu, 09/19/2024 - 10:19

The Barton Community College Library will team up with the English department and Barton’s literary annual “Prairie Ink” staff to host a writing workshop from 6-7:30 p.m. Sept. 26 in the Cavanaugh Room in the Barton Library.