November 14, 2017
Story by Micah Oelze
Photos by Brandon Steinert
On January 8, 2018, Scales Technician classes will begin as Barton Community College launches its newest program. The program is completed in one semester of vigorous training and preparing students for the weights & measures industry upon completion.
November 13, 2017
Story and photos by Micah Oelze
Midwest Energy, Inc. made its first donation to the Barton Community College Foundation in support of the Academic Enrichment Fund Campaign 30 years ago. The Foundation once again received the annual donation like clockwork. Since September of 1987, Midwest Energy, Inc. has contributed more than $71,000 for scholarships, program development and advancement at Barton Community College.
Great Bend Tribune
Published November 12, 2017
November 8, 2017
Story and portrait by Brandon Steinert
Academics Month 2017: This story is the first of four in a series focused on some of Barton’s popular traditional academic offerings. The series was inspired by the inaugural Barton Academics Month through November. A new story will be released each week.
Kurt Konda is halfway through his first semester as the new sociology instructor at Barton Community College, and he said it’s everything he expected.
November 6, 2017
Story by Micah Oelze
This Friday, the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) of Central Kansas and Volunteers in Action will host a Veterans Appreciation Concert at 7 p.m. on November 10 at the Great Bend City Auditorium, 1214 Stone St.
November 3, 2017
Story and photos by Micah Oelze
Each year, as part of the Theatre Program at Barton, students are asked to take the reins and produce a show entirely by themselves. This year the production is titled “Horror Movie Survival Guide” which will make its one-night debut at 7 p.m. Nov. 6 in the Barton Fine Arts Auditorium.
Just in time to follow up Halloween, “Horror Movie Survival Guide”, a comedy, looks at some of the Hollywood horror clichés and shows how these situations could be avoided by following some helpful tips.
November 2, 2017
Story and photos by Brandon Steinert
Barton Community College will offer transitioning Fort Riley Soldiers a grant-funded two-week certificate program at no cost to participants. The Hazardous Waste Worker (HWW) program gives Soldiers credentials to help them find work after their tenure in the US Army ends.
The next course is set from Nov. 27 through Dec. 8 at 100 Continental Ave. Grandview Plaza, KS 66441.
November 1, 2017
Story by Micah Oelze
The Barton Planetarium will host a double feature showing “Dinosaur Prophecy” and “Body Code” at 7 p.m. November 6 in the Barton Community College Planetarium located in the Science Building.
October 31, 2017
Story by Micah Oelze
Courtesy Photos Provided
An art installation titled “What were you wearing?” will be on display from November 6-10 in the upper level of the Student Union at Barton Community College. There will be an opening reception with light refreshments from 4:30-7 p.m. November 6.
Great Bend Tribune
Part I
Published October 29, 2017
Agriculture, like any endeavor, is bombarded with numbers and statistics. Percentages, averages, normal, total, ratings, and a variety of other terms are constantly reported and analyzed. While they may be useful, their real value is only apparent if you understand where they come from and how they are determined. One short column can hardly describe all this with adequate perspective. So today, let’s start discussing weather data but first some definitions.
