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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.

Salthawk Volleyball Performs Well in Great Bend

Monday, October 6

The Hutchinson High volleyball team had a strong Saturday at a tournament in Great Bend, winning three matches before falling in the championship match to the host school.The Salthawks went relatively unchallenged in their first three matches. They opened the day with a 25-21-25-23... Read More.

Great Bend Volleyball Wins Home Invitational, Hutchinson Second

Sunday, October 5

The Hutchinson High School volleyball team placed second in the Great Bend Invitational Saturday.The Salthawks posted a 3-1 record in the tournament and improved their overall record to 17-8.The Salthawks defeated Newton 25-12, 25-16, Salina Central 25-21, 25-23 and Wichita West 25-8, 15-14. Hutchinson... Read More.

City of Great Bend Announces Additional Mosquito Fogging Dates

Monday, September 29

GREAT BEND, Kan. — The City of Great Bend will continue fogging mosquitoes twice a week until Oct. 9, announced by the streets department on Monday. Spraying will occur between the hours of 8 p.m. and 12 a.m. on Mondays and Thursdays with the scheduling... Read More.

Great Bend Economic Development Announces Finalists for 2025 IGNITE Rural Business Competition

Wednesday, September 24

GREAT BEND, Kan. — Great Bend Economic Development, Inc. (GBED) is proud to announce the Top 5 Finalists for the 2025 IGNITE Rural Business Competition, a live pitch-style event designed to champion rural innovation and support emerging entrepreneurs across Barton County and surrounding areas.Now... Read More.

Crusaders Fall to Great Bend in Showdown at Buhler

Saturday, September 20

About the only thing the Great Bend Panthers couldn’t do right Friday night was make extra points — GBHS missed on three extra points (two blocks).The Panthers improved to 3-0 with a 38-14 victory over Buhler Friday night at Crusader Stadium in Buhler.The Buhler Crusaders... Read More.

Sterling Girls Tennis Team Captures Great Bend Invitational

Wednesday, September 17

The Sterling High School girls tennis team captured the Great Bend Bend Invitational Saturday with 56 points.Great Bend and Wakeeney-Trego tied for second with 50 points, followed by Dodge City 37, Garden City 35, Liberal 29, Hoisington 21 and Ellinwood 2.Sterling’s Chelsie Brown captured... Read More.

City of Great Bend Utilities Department to Conduct In-Person Home and Business Visits

Thursday, September 11

GREAT BEND, Kan. — The City of Great Bend, in partnership with JEO Consulting Group, will be conducting in-person visits to homes and businesses as part of a federally mandated Water Service Line Inventory. These visits are crucial for ensuring compliance with new regulations... Read More.

“Elevate Your Game, Elevate Great Bend” — Chamber Golf Tournament Propels Strategic Growth for Community

Tuesday, September 9

Team Registration & Hole Sponsorships Now Open Great Bend, Kan. — The Great Bend Chamber of Commerce is thrilled to announce the return of its 19th Annual Golf Tournament, set for Friday, September 26, 2025, at Lake Barton Golf Club.This highly anticipated event offers a... Read More.

City of Great Bend and Sunflower Diversified Services Announce City Wide Clean Up Dates

Tuesday, September 9

GREAT BEND, Kan. — The City of Great Bend and Sunflower Diversified Services are partnering up again for the City Wide Clean Up from October 18-26.The eight-day clean up kicks off on Saturday, October 18, with Sunflower Diversified Services Recycling Center accepting items from... Read More.

Bullpup Cross Country Starts Season in Great Bend with Solid Results

Friday, September 5

GREAT BEND, Kan. - McPherson High School Cross Country began its season Thursday, Sept. 4, at the Great Bend Invitational, ending with solid times for the girls and boys varsity teams.The Varsity Boys placed 7th in the invite, led by Caleb Muehler's 2nd place finish.... Read More.