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Great Bend City Council Supports Community Initiatives and Infrastructure Improvements

Tuesday, December 3

By Lucky Kidd GREAT BEND, Kan. — With no discussion other than a member calling it a great idea, The Great Bend City Council has authorized allocation of $4,000 from the Municipal Court Diversion Fund in support of the Shop with a Cop program put... Read More.

City of Great Bend Under a Boil Advisory

Tuesday, December 3

GREAT BEND, Kan. — There was a power outage in parts of Great Bend overnight Dec. 2, and as a result the wells lost power. According to the City of Great Bend, the emergency generators did not activate as programmed with a loss of... Read More.

Great Bend Alive Announces Winners of the Christmas Window Decorating Contest

Monday, December 2

By Lee Ann June, Great Bend Economic Development, Inc. GREAT BEND, Kan. — This holiday season, Great Bend Alive is thrilled to announce the winners of the Downtown Christmas Window Decorating Contest! The inaugural contest was a resounding success, with 43 windows beautifully decorated to... Read More.

Community Commemorates Vietnam Veterans with Tribute at Veterans Park in Great Bend

Friday, November 22

By the Great Bend Chamber of Commerce GREAT BEND, Kan. — On Monday, November 11th, 2024 the Great Bend Chamber of Commerce proudly held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to commemorate the completion of the Barton County Vietnam Veterans Memorial at Veterans Park. This heartfelt tribute was... Read More.

Groundbreaking Ceremony Scheduled for Great Bend Innovation Center

Thursday, November 21

By Lee Ann June, Great Bend Economic Development, Inc. GREAT BEND, Kan. — The Great Bend Economic Development team is thrilled to announce the groundbreaking ceremony for the highly anticipated IGNITE Innovation Center, set for Thursday, December 12th, at 2 PM. The event will take... Read More.

City of Great Bend Lead and Copper Mailings Coming Out Soon

Tuesday, November 19

By the City of Great Bend GREAT BEND, Kan. — The Environmental Protection Agency in conjunction with the Kansas Department of Health and Environment has required that a mailing be sent out to individuals that have marked lead, galvanized or unknown on the material surveys... Read More.

Great Bend Economic Development 2025 to Launch “Entrepreneurial Mindset” Classes

Friday, November 15

By Great Bend Economic Development GREAT BEND, Kan. — Great Bend Economic Development is excited to announce the launch of its 2025 "Entrepreneurial Mindset" classes, in partnership with NetWork Kansas, starting January 8. This program aims to inspire Barton County residents to adopt an entrepreneurial... Read More.

Great Bend City Street Crews to Begin Work at 1615 10th Street Nov. 12

Wednesday, November 6

GREAT BEND, Kan. — The City of Great Bend Street crews will begin work at 1615 10th Street, the Front Door Building, on the north drive starting November 12th. Repairs will be conducted on an area in front of the drive in the outside... Read More.

Vietnam Memorial Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Set for Veteran’s Day in Great Bend

Wednesday, November 6

By the Great Bend Chamber of Commerce GREAT BEND, Kan. — The Great Bend Chamber of Commerce invites the community to attend a ribbon cutting ceremony for the new Vietnam Memorial on Monday, November 11, 2024, at Veterans Memorial Park in Great Bend, Kansas. This... Read More.

Great Bend Economic Development Presents Entrepreneurial Mindset Classes to Empower Local Entrepreneurs

Wednesday, November 6

By Great Bend Economic Development, Inc. GREAT BEND, Kan. — Great Bend Economic Development is excited to announce the launch of its 2025 "Entrepreneurial Mindset" classes, in partnership with NetWork Kansas, starting January 8. This program aims to inspire Barton County residents to adopt an... Read More.

Great Bend Economic Development Announces Powerhouse Lineup for 2024 Grow Workforce Summit

Monday, November 4

By Great Bend Economic Development, Inc. GREAT BEND, Kan. — Great Bend Economic Development (GBED) is thrilled to announce an impressive lineup of panelists for the upcoming 2024 Grow Workforce Summit, scheduled for November 13th at the Great Bend Events Center. This year’s event promises... Read More.

Great Bend City Council Faces Crucial Zoning Decisions Amid Solar and Development Proposals

Wednesday, October 23

By Lucky Kidd GREAT BEND, Kan. — The Great Bend City Council has voted to send back proposed zoning regulations for commercial solar systems in the three-mile jurisdictional area surrounding Great Bend to the Planning Commission to review liability insurance and groundwater testing requirements and... Read More.