Barton Community College is pleased to announce the final two candidates in the search for the College’s next president. The search began in September when Dr. Carl Heilman announced his retirement effective June 30 after providing leadership for seventeen years.
The 2024 wheat crop is in the ground and almost all fall crops are in the bin. The question on most producers’ minds is the weather out look for 2024.
Barton Community College offices will close for holiday break Monday, December 18. All offices will reopen Tuesday, Jan. 2.
Barton Community College’s Center for Adult Education will soon begin another nine-week session of classes.
The 2024 wheat crop is in the ground and almost all fall crops are in the bin. The question on most producers’ minds is the weather out look for 2024.
The search committee tasked with selecting the sixth president of Barton Community College met this week to review applicants. The committee ultimately selected four semi-finalists to continue through the selection process.
With a 19-month-old daughter at home, Registered Nurse (RN) classwork to do, and nursing shifts to juggle, Barton Nursing student Darien Sanchez is more than busy, but he knows it’s all worth it as he is well on his way to a lifelong career doing what he loves; helping people, especially local residents.
Recently we discussed the nitrate situation in area groundwater. We have also discussed the declining aquifer and other environmental concerns such as pesticide use and soil erosion.
The Great Bend Prairie aquifer provides water to approximately 130,000 people through public water systems and an additional 33,000 people from private wells.
Barton’s Director of Instrumental Activities Jamie Minneman participated in a once-in-a-lifetime experience last week by marching with the Saluting America's Band Directors (SABD) in the 97th Annual Macy’s Parade in New York City.