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Great Bend Economic Development Announces a Ribbon Cutting and Open House for the First Advancing Barton County Childcare Center, Bright Beginnings, on May 2nd

Tuesday, April 2

By Great Bend Economic Development GREAT BEND, Kan. — Great Bend Economic Development is thrilled to announce the upcoming ribbon-cutting ceremony and open house event at Bright Beginnings by ABCC (Advancing Barton County Childcare, Inc.), the new childcare center located at 4507 Farmers Plaza, Great... Read More.

ReUse It Center Announces January Donations

Wednesday, February 28

McPHERSON, Kan. — To start off the year, the ReUse It Center, located at 120 S US Highway 81 Byp in McPherson donated a total of $4,500 in January. The ReUse It Center shared that it wouldn’t be able to do these donations without... 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.

Family Crisis Center Celebrates Newly Dedicated Basement Space

Thursday, February 1

By the Great Bend Chamber of Commerce GREAT BEND, Kan. — The Family Crisis Center is delighted to announce the dedication of their newly transformed basement space, a significant milestone in their commitment to supporting individuals and families facing crisis situations. The Executive Director of... Read More.

Bethany College Forges Transformative Partnership with Lindsborg Child Development Center

Wednesday, January 31

By Bethany College LINDSBORG, Kan. - In a strategic move to enhance the educational experience for its students and contribute to the local community, Bethany College has officially entered a groundbreaking partnership with the Lindsborg Child Development Center (LCDC). This collaboration comes as a response... Read More.

Hutchinson Salvation Army Opening Warming Center During Extreme Cold Conditions

Friday, January 12

By Lucky Kidd HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson Salvation Army will be opening a warming center during the extreme cold from 9 AM to 4 PM at 700 North Walnut. Major Paul James said they will be open Saturday and Sunday, and they will have coffee... Read More.

Rice County Community Foundation Boosts Rice County Child Advocacy Center with $40,000 Grant

Thursday, December 28

By Karly Frederick, Rice County Community Foundation RICE COUNTY, Kan. — The Rice County Community Foundation is thrilled to announce a game-changing grant of $40,000 to uplift the newly formed Rice County Child Advocacy Center. This support underscores our dedication to crucial community resources, especially... Read More.

ReUse It Center Makes Special Year-End Donations

Wednesday, December 27

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON, Kan. — 2023 was a successful year for the ReUse It Center in McPherson, with sales up 39 percent from 2022. As a result, they were able to make some extra year-end donations, which combined with earlier distributions to bring their... Read More.

McPherson Center for Health in Season of Transition

Friday, December 15

By McPherson Center for Health McPHERSON, Kan. — McPherson Center for Health stated in a Facebook post this morning the following information:As many of you know, McPherson Center for Health is in a season of transition. We announced internally in November that two physicians, Dr. Buller... Read More.

Sterling Medical Center Obtains Kansas Vaccines for Children (VFC) Approval

Tuesday, December 5

By Brittany Weis, Sterling Medical Center STERLING, Kan. — Sterling Medical Center, an affiliate of Rice Community Healthcare, is excited to announce its recent approval as a federally funded Kansas Vaccines for Children (VFC) provider, reinforcing the clinic’s dedication to enhancing community health by... Read More.

PSU NEWS: University, KBI to Partner on Regional Crime Center and Lab

Friday, December 1

By Pittsburg State University PITTSBURG, Kan. — Pittsburg State University will partner with the Kansas Bureau of Investigation to create a state-of-the-art regional crime center and laboratory that would serve law enforcement and at the same time provide educational opportunities for the next generation of... Read More.

Gary and Margaret Kraisinger visit Cohen Center for Kansas History in Barton Library

Monday, November 20

By Joe Vinduska, Barton Community College GREAT BEND, Kan. — Old West history expert Gary Kraisinger stopped by the Cohen Center for Kansas History in the Barton Community College Library in early October to research for an upcoming book he is working on with... Read More.