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Barton Community College Students Named to Dean’s and President’s List for Fall 2023

Wednesday, February 14

By Barton Community College Dean’s List for Fall 2023 Barton Community College has named 314 students to the Dean’s List for the fall 2023 semester. To qualify for this honor, students must have been enrolled in a minimum of 12 credit hours and maintained a grade... Read More.

Economic Impact Benefits of Barton Community College Verified by Docking Institute and Statewide Study

Wednesday, February 14

By Maggie Harris, Barton Community College GREAT BEND, Kan. — Barton Community College has a long history of providing affordable and accessible higher education to Barton County for over 50 years, and thanks to a collaborative study with the Docking Institute at Fort Hays... Read More.

Commerce Encourages Jobseekers to Attend Year’s First Statewide Virtual Job Fair

Wednesday, February 14

By the Kansas Department of Commerce TOPEKA, Kan. — Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland encourages jobseekers and employers searching for talent to take part in the first Virtual Statewide Job Fair of the year. Hosted by KANSASWORKS, the job fair will be... Read More.

USD 350 Approves Two-Year Contract for Travis Callaway as St. John Jr/Sr High School Principal Starting in 2024-25 School Year

Tuesday, February 13

By St. John - Hudson Tigers USD 350 SAINT JOHN, Kan. — The USD 350 Board of Education has approved a two-year contract for Mr. Travis Callaway to perform the duties of principal for St. John Jr/Sr High School starting in the 2024-25 school year.Mr.... Read More.

Barton Phi Theta Kappa Chapter to Host Food Drive at Barton Basketball Games

Monday, February 12

By Joe Vinduska, Barton Community College GREAT BEND, Kan. — Those wanting to help a great cause and catch some exciting basketball action will have the opportunity to do both as part of Barton’s Phi Theta Kappa Chapter’s Food Drive from 2-5:30 p.m. Feb.... Read More.

KDOT’s Cost Share Program Applications Being Accepted

Monday, February 12

By the Kansas Department of Transportation KANSAS — The Kansas Department of Transportation is now accepting applications for the spring 2024 round of the agency’s Cost Share Program. Nearly $140 million has been given to Kansas communities since the Cost Share Program began in 2019.The... Read More.

Kansas Tourism Announces Attraction Development Grants Spring Applications Open

Friday, February 9

By the Kansas Department of Commerce TOPEKA, Kan. — Kansas Tourism has announced the spring round of applications are open for the Tourism Attraction Development Grant Program. Attraction Development Grants are designed to assist in the development of sustainable travel experiences by developing new tourism... Read More.

Barton Education Department to Host Education Apprenticeship Fair

Thursday, February 8

By Maggie Harris, Barton Community College GREAT BEND, Kan. — Barton Community College will host an informational fair about a new statewide education apprenticeship program created by the Kansas Department of Education (KSDE) from 6:30-8 p.m. on Feb. 15 in the Cavanaugh Room in... Read More.

House Member Irritated by Audit of Kansas Community College Sports Spending, Recruiting

Wednesday, February 7

Legislators defend reliance on out-of-state athletes to build competitive teams By Tim Carpenter, Kansas Reflector TOPEKA, Kan. — A Kansas House Republican who requested a state audit of community college spending on sports said Wednesday the report fell short of identifying how much scholarship aid... Read More.

Great Bend Economic Development Awarded a $4.38M Grant for an Innovative, Community Center Focused on Childcare, Entrepreneurship, Workforce, and Healthcare

Wednesday, February 7

By Lee Ann June, Communications Director for Great Bend Economic Development, Inc. GREAT BEND, Kan. – In a significant move to address the growing childcare needs in Kansas, Governor Laura Kelly, in collaboration with the Kansas Children’s Cabinet and Trust Fund, has announced the allocation... Read More.

Governor Announces Kansas Traffic Fatalities Lowest Since 2015

Wednesday, February 7

By the Kansas Department of Transportation TOPEKA, Kan. — Governor Laura Kelly today announced that for the first time since 2015, Kansas saw less than 400 traffic fatalities last year. Preliminary data for 2023 indicates 388 people died in traffic crashes in Kansas, compared to... Read More.

Barton to Host Adult Education Classes Downtown

Wednesday, February 7

By Joe Vinduska, Barton Community College GREAT BEND, Kan. — Barton Community College’s Center for Adult Education will soon begin another nine-week session of classes. However, orientation days are required before starting the classes. Students must attend all orientation days in-person, which will be... Read More.