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September 1, 2020
Story by Joe Vinduska
Courtesy Photos submitted

Local art legend Robert Joy of Ellinwood is returning to the Shafer Gallery to showcase his eccentric collection of drawings with his exhibit “The 50 lb. Box of Art and Other Tales of Obsession: A Robert Joy Disrespective.” There will be a virtual reception at 6:30 p.m. on Sept. 11 at Facebook.com/shafergallery. The exhibit will run through Oct. 16. Guests are invited to see the exhibit in person but will be asked to wear masks inside the gallery.

August 31, 2020

Barton Community College and the Center for Adult Education will be closed and there will be no classes in observance of Labor Day on Monday, Sept. 7.  Offices will reopen and classes will resume on Sept. 8.

August 28, 2020
Story by Joe Vinduska

Barton Community College’s Center for Adult Education will soon begin another nine-week GED Preparation Class. However, orientation sessions are required before starting the class.

Multiple delivery types are available for students to select for orientation.  Students can choose between LiveOnline, Fuzion or face-to-face sessions.  LiveOnline sessions will meet exclusively via Zoom. Fuzion sessions will feature a combination of face-to-face students and Zoom students.

Great Bend Tribune
Published August 23, 2020

August 22, 2020
Story by Brandon Steinert

The Barton Community College Child Development Center (CDC) will be temporarily closing due to the identification of an individual who is a confirmed positive case of COVID-19 being present during their infectious time period. 

A response plan was created quickly but carefully as a joint effort between CDC staff, Barton Community College administrators and the various state and county agencies involved with managing the spread of COVID-19, including the Barton County Health Department.

August 18, 2020 
Story by Brandon Steinert 
Courtesy Photo Submitted 

Great Bend Tribune
Published August 16, 2020

August 13, 2020
Story and photo by Brandon Steinert
Video by Julie Munden

August 11, 2020
Story and portrait by Brandon Steinert

Local financial planner Cole Schwarz gave his oath of office and joined the Barton Community College Board of Trustees during the board’s meeting Tuesday evening.

Schwarz said he believes the college is a tremendous asset to Barton County and central Kansas.

August 11, 2020
Story by Joe Vinduska