The Barton Community College Foundation has announced the creation of the Lily Akings Legacy Scholarship, a fund established to honor the long-time Barton County Health Department Director and her remarkable commitment to public health in Barton County. The scholarship recognizes Akings' years of service as a nurse, leader, and advocate for the well-being of the region she cared for so deeply.
The drought monitor as of Tuesday, January 20th indicates continued marked improvement, with a sliver of moderately dry conditions in extreme Northwest Kansas.
Barton Community College hosted a President’s Forum Thursday, offering campus updates, a question-and-answer session with college leadership, and recognition of employees for their years of service.
Barton Community College will host a blood drive from 8 a.m.- 2 p.m. Feb. 9 in the Kirkman Practice Gym. Donors will be able to sign up for a $20 e-gift card from the American Red Cross.
The drought monitor as of Tuesday, January 13th indicates marked improvement, especially in eastern Kansas. Last week’s precipitation helped a great deal.
Barton Community College will be closed for Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Jan. 19. Barton's Center for Adult Education and the Shafer Art Gallery also will be closed. Offices will reopen, and classes will resume Jan. 20.