Students interested in auditioning for vocal ensembles or instrumental ensembles and learning about scholarships opportunities in music for the 2024-2025 season are encouraged to sign up one of Barton’s “Music Scholarship Days” on Feb. 10 or March 2 at auditions.bartonccc.edu.
Today, as we wait for the snow to melt with warmer temperatures next week, let’s discuss the employment outlook in agriculture and related careers.
Ellinwood resident and Barton Welding Program alum Devin Christiansen gets to work each day, puts on her safety gear at her station, and once she pulls down her welding helmet all the distractions of the world fade away while she focuses on her job as a welder at Primus Sterilizer in Great Bend.
Barton will host its ninth annual Career Technical Education Fair for students grades 8-12 to learn about different career options on Friday, Feb. 2, and it will feature demonstrations, hands-on activities, refreshments, and prizes.
The overall weather and moisture conditions are mush different than last year. The moisture has made a great deal of difference in the wheat crop compared to the last several years.
Barton Dance Theatre’s popular “Dancing with the Cougars,” fundraiser classes have returned for the spring with a line dancing class from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Jan. 19 in Studio 34, and all proceeds go to support Barton Dance Theatre's trip to dance in New York City.
Barton Community College and the Barton Foundation have announced their scholarship deadlines for the 2024-2025 school year.
The final two candidates in the search for Barton Community College's next president will be visiting the Barton County area Jan. 16-19. The community is invited to public meetings to meet the candidates and ask their questions.
Barton Community College will help area high school juniors plan for their futures at Junior Day, from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Feb. 14. Those interested can sign up at juniorday.bartonccc.edu through Feb. 1.
Many have the idea that during this time of year, crop producers can simply sit back and take it easy. While it may slow down a bit, there is still plenty to do and plan for. Today, what are good producers doing winter.