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Barton Community College to Host 9/11 Flagpole Musical Tribute

Wednesday, August 23

By Joe Vinduska BARTON COUNTY, Kan. — Barton Community College’s music department will host an instrumental performance at noon on Sept. 11 at the flagpole on the north side of the college to pay tribute to all those who lost their lives on 9/11 and... Read More.

Barton Volleyball Opens Season Winning Three of Four at McCook Invite

Monday, August 21

MCCOOK, Neb. (BartonSports.com) - The Barton Community College volleyball team opened the 2023 season going 3-1 over the weekend at the McCook Invitational in McCook, Nebraska.The Cougars split their first two matches on Friday, dropping a three setter to 12th ranked Northeastern Junior College... Read More.

Barton Community College Expands Welding Program to Offer Associate Degree

Thursday, August 17

By Joe Vinduska (bartonccc.edu) GREAT BEND, Kan. — Barton Community College is excited to announce the expansion of the welding program with the addition of an associate of applied science degree and a two-semester certificate, which will allow students to gain a more in-depth... Read More.

Barton County Commissioners Approve 2024 Budget with Reduced Property Tax Levy

Wednesday, August 16

By Lucky Kidd BARTON COUNTY, Kan. — Barton County Commissioners Tuesday approved a 2024 budget that calls for a just over 4.2 mill reduction in the property tax levy from 2023's levy. The 2024 levy of 37.146 mills will also be just below the calculated... Read More.

Women of the Southern Colonies Program by Jason Lindstrom of Barton Community College

Wednesday, August 16

By the Barton County Historical Society GREAT BEND, Kan. — Jason Lindstrom, history professor, will present in the Ray Schulz Memorial Library on Monday, August 28th. Professor Lindstrom’s program will elaborate on the experiences of women in the Southern colonies of the United States, and... Read More.

Westfalls named Old Bill Honorees at 44th Annual Barton Foundation Auction; Tickets available until Aug. 11

Friday, August 11

By Lindsey Bogner, Barton Community College The Barton Community College Foundation Board has chosen to recognize Larry and Jan Westfall with the “Old Bill Honorarium” at its 44th Annual Big Benefit Auction, which is set for 5:30 p.m. Aug. 26 at the Great Bend Events... Read More.

Great Bend High School Student Utilizes Barton to Get a Jumpstart on College

Wednesday, August 9

By Maggie Harris GREAT BEND, Kan. — Elle Hutchinson’s dream of being one of the youngest practicing lawyers in Kansas is one step closer to becoming a reality after completing her associate degree at Barton Community College as well as her high school diploma this... Read More.

Barton Community College to Host Adult Education Classes Downtown

Monday, August 7

By Joe VinduskaBarton 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 held from 1-4 p.m. on Sept. 11-14.... Read More.

Barton Community College Foundation Presents 44th Annual Big Benefit Auction

Wednesday, August 2

By the Barton Community College Foundation GREAT BEND, Kan. — Grab your lucky dice and your best James Bond movie lines and join Barton Community College Foundation at the Great Bend Events Center to celebrate the Foundation’s 44th Annual Big Benefit Auction!Come celebrate the evening... Read More.

Barton Theatre Holding Auditions for Fall Play “Puffs”

Tuesday, August 1

By Joe VinduskaThe Barton Community College Theatre Department will hold auditions for its fall production of the wizard-inspired play “Puffs” Aug. 21-22 from 7-9 p.m. in the Fine Arts Building, room F-164. All roles and technical positions will be cast.Most roles are for actors... Read More.

Barton Community College Offering Guitar Lessons

Monday, July 24

By Joe Vinduska GREAT BEND, Kan. - Barton Community College is accepting students for individual lessons and a group guitar class this fall, and all classes will be taught by the new instructor, Aleia Gonzalez, a world-class guitar player from Paraguay.The group guitar class meets... Read More.

Crews Work Around the Clock to Restore Electricity following Sunday Storms that Struck Barton and Pawnee Counties

Monday, July 17

GREAT BEND, Kan. – Winds gusting upwards of 80 miles an hour and hail nearing baseball size blasted parts of central Kansas Sunday afternoon and evening. Storms that moved in from Nebraska cut a swath that generally followed US 281 south across the state. The... Read More.