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City of Great Bend to Celebrate White Cane Day

Tuesday, October 7

GREAT BEND, Kan. (Oct. 6, 2025) — Mayor Cody Schmidt has proclaimed October 15, 2025, as White Cane Day in the City of Great Bend, announced at Monday’s City Council meeting. A nationwide observance since 1964, White Cane Day celebrates the accomplishments of the... Read More.

David Dunekack Appointed Public Works Director for the City of Great Bend

Tuesday, October 7

GREAT BEND, Kan. (Oct. 6, 2025) — The City of Great Bend announced David Dunekack as its newest public works director at its City Council meeting on Monday, Oct. 6. With an extensive background in various quality control testing, equipment operation and supervising roles, Dunekack... Read More.

Third Annual Ignite Rural Business Competition Set for This Thursday at the Crest Theatre

Monday, October 6

Tickets on Sale Now at www.igniteks.com and Available at the Door GREAT BEND, Kan. — The entrepreneurial energy of Central Kansas will take center stage this Thursday at 7:00 PM as the third annual Ignite Rural Business Competition lights up the Crest Theatre in... Read More.

Crest Theater to Celebrate 75 Years with Recreation of Grand Opening

Friday, October 3

GREAT BEND, Kan. — Bob Marsh and the Great Bend Community Theater invite the public to a celebration of the Crest Theater diamond anniversary on Sunday, Nov. 9, 2025. The Crest will present two showings of the 1960 grand opening film, “Two Weeks With Love,”... Read More.

Central Kansas Nonprofit Network Invites Nonprofit Leaders to Second Meeting of Inaugural Taskforce

Thursday, October 2

GREAT BEND, Kan. — The Central Kansas Nonprofit Network, a taskforce of Central Kansas Partnership, will hold its second meeting on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM at Barton Community College, Room F-30. The event will feature a networking social... Read More.

Randy Rogers Band, Casey Donahew, & Josh Abbott Band Come Together for “Dodge City Takeover”

Thursday, October 2

Tickets Go on Sale Friday, October 3 at 10 AM CST DODGE CITY, Kan. — United Wireless Arena, managed by VenuWorks, is excited to announce that RANDY ROGERS BAND, CASEY DONAHEW, AND JOSH ABBOTT BAND will be coming to Dodge City on Friday, December 5th,... Read More.

Your Voice, Your Vote, Your Future Matters – 2025 Candidate Forum

Thursday, October 2

GREAT BEND, Kan. — The Great Bend Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the League of Women Voters, the City of Great Bend/CVB and Barton County, cordially invites you to attend the 2025 Candidate Forum on Tuesday, October 7, 2025. Event Details: Location: Great Bend... Read More.

GBFD Brings Awareness to Classrooms during Fire Prevention Week

Wednesday, October 1

GREAT BEND, Kan. — The Great Bend Fire/EMS department is gearing up for Fire Prevention Week held from Oct. 5-11 by visiting local elementary schools to spread this year’s message: “Charge into Fire Safety: Lithium-ion Batteries in Your Home.” The GBFD will cover fire safety,... Read More.

Build Your Network & Community Impact: 2026 Ambassador Nominations Open

Wednesday, October 1

GREAT BEND, Kan. – The Great Bend Chamber of Commerce is on the lookout for the next group of Chamber Ambassadors for 2026! Ambassadors are enthusiastic connectors who represent the Chamber in the community, build relationships, and help keep a pulse on local business. Do you... Read More.

KBI Conducts Statewide Marijuana Enforcement Operation

Wednesday, October 1

TOPEKA, Kan. — The Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) executed numerous search warrants in cities across the state at vape shops and CBD dispensaries to seize products being sold illegally in Kansas. On Wednesday, Oct. 1, Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach and KBI Director Tony... Read More.

Boil Water Advisory Issued for the Ellis Co RWD 1C, Ellis County

Wednesday, October 1

ELLIS COUNTY, Kan. — The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued a boil water advisory for the Ellis Co RWD 1C public water supply system located in Ellis County. This does not affect those customers who receive their water from the City... Read More.

More Learners Choosing K-State

Wednesday, October 1

K-State student recruitment effort continues to yield success MANHATTAN, Kan. — Kansas State University is welcoming the fourth-largest first-time freshman class in university history. These new Wildcats have joined transfer and returning students to form a cohort of 21,213 future leaders, nuclear engineers, biosecurity experts,... Read More.