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Great Bend Economic Development Launches CO.STARTERS Program for Entrepreneurs

Tuesday, February 20

By Great Bend Economic Development, Inc. GREAT BEND, Kan. — Great Bend Economic Development, Inc. (GBED) will soon offer CO.STARTERS Core, a ten-session, cohort-based program that equips entrepreneurs of all kinds with the insights, relationships, and tools needed to turn business ideas into action. Drawing from... 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.

Great Bend Airfest Returns

Friday, February 2

GREAT BEND, Kan. — Great Bend Airfest 2024 returns Sept. 20 - Sept. 22. Nine of the nation’s top-ranked performers are booked according to the City of Great Bend. Others booked include a group of Warbirds and musical entertainment by the Ladies for Liberty. A... Read More.

B-29 Doc Adds Great Bend Airport Airfest to 2024 Schedule

Tuesday, January 30

By Doc's Friends WICHITA and GREAT BEND, Kan. – The B-29 Doc History Restored Tour will land in Great Bend where Doc will be one of the featured performers at the 2024 Great Bend Airport Airfest, Sept. 20-22. The tour stop will include B-29... Read More.

Shop Local and Win: Great Bend Chamber Incentivize Consumers to Shop Local with Campaign

Saturday, December 2

By the Great Bend Chamber of Commerce GREAT BEND, Kan. — The Great Bend Chamber of Commerce invites holiday shoppers to shop locally during the 2023 holiday shopping window. To incentivize consumers, the Great Bend Chamber of Commerce will be giving away Chamber Gift Certificates... Read More.

Barton Community College to Host Great Bend Chamber After Hours Family Friendly Event at Camp Aldrich

Monday, October 9

By Maggie Harris, Barton Community College GREAT BEND, Kan. — Cinnamon rolls, cider, chili, wine, beer, and multiple giveaways will be available at the family-friendly “After Hours” free event from 5-7 p.m. Oct. 19 at Camp Aldrich, hosted by Barton Community College in conjunction with... Read More.

Great Bend Candidate Forum

Wednesday, September 27

By the Great Bend Chamber of Commerce GREAT BEND, Kan. — The League of Women Voters will be hosting two different Candidate Forums for the upcoming November election season. Forums are open to the public with refreshments being served. LWV Vice-President, Jan Stice, will moderate... Read More.

Buhler Uses Strong Defense, Rushing Game to Upend Great Bend

Friday, September 15

By Brad Hallier BUHLER, Kan. - If there was any doubt that Buhler could be a contender in Class 4A this season, those should have been erased Friday night.Behind a suffocating defense that spent most of the game Friday in the offensive backfield, and a... Read More.

18th Annual Great Bend Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament

Wednesday, September 6

By the Great Bend Chamber of Commerce GREAT BEND, Kan. — Looking for a great way to meet new people or maybe just an excuse to get out of the office early on a Friday? Make plans to join the Chamber's Annual Golf Tournament will... Read More.

Great Bend Storms Back Late to Beat McPherson

Saturday, September 2

By Brad Hallier GREAT BEND, Kan. - Great Bend started strong, and finished strong, overcoming a fourth-quarter deficit in beating McPheson 29-16 on Friday in one of the more anticipated matchups of the first week of Kansas high school football.Great Bend jumped to a quick... Read More.

Great Bend Man Arrested on Fentanyl Distribution Charges

Wednesday, August 16

By Lucky Kidd GREAT BEND, Kan. — A 35-year-old Great Bend man was arrested Tuesday evening on fentanyl distribution charges.The Barton County Sheriff's Office said Chet Whetham was taken into custody after deputies executed a search warrant at his residence in a Great Bend... 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.