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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.

City of Great Bend Announces Theme for 2024 Home for the Holidays Parade

Wednesday, October 16

GREAT BEND, Kan. — The City of Great Bend has announced the theme for the 2024 Home for the Holidays Parade: “Creating Christmas Traditions”, which honors Grand Marshal Sarah Krom for dedicating so much time over the years to preserving the Christmas Parade tradition.The... Read More.

Barton Community College to Host Adult Education Classes in Downtown Great Bend

Friday, October 11

By Joe Vinduska, Barton Community College GREAT BEND, Kan. (Oct. 10, 2024) — Barton Community College’s Center for Adult Education is holding orientation days Nov. 4-7 with multiple times available in preparation for its next nine-week session of high school diploma classes, which will... Read More.

The IGNITE Business Competition Finals: This Thursday Night in Great Bend

Monday, October 7

By Great Bend Economic Development, Inc. GREAT BEND, Kan. — The stage is set for the 2024 IGNITE Business Competition, and the top five finalists, known as the “Live 5,” are ready to compete for a share of $95,000 in prize money. The live finals... Read More.

Great Bend Police Chief Releases Statement Regarding Increased Police Presence at Great Bend Middle School

Wednesday, September 25

GREAT BEND, Kan. — Great Bend Police Chief Steve Haulmark released a statement to the public today with information regarding increased police presence at the Great Bend Middle School. "This measure is being taken as part of our commitment to ensure the safety of students,... Read More.

Great Bend Man Sentenced for Aggravated Indecent Liberties with a Child

Tuesday, September 24

By Lucky Kidd PAWNEE COUNTY, Kan. — A Great Bend Man who entered an “Alford Plea” to aggravated indecent liberties with a child involving incidents occurring in Larned between 2016 and 2017 was sentenced Tuesday to just over 26 ½ years in prison.Shelby Lee Starr... Read More.

McPherson College “Great” for Ten Years!

Monday, September 23

McPherson College Named on 2024 Great Colleges to Work For with Honor Roll Distinction By McPherson College McPHERSON, Kan. — McPherson College is a great place to work, according to a new survey by the Great Colleges to Work For® program. The results, appearing in a... Read More.