This is being written before the weekly drought monitor is released but there is likely little change. Our area, the western two thirds of state, are out of dry conditions. The six-to ten-day outlook (January 3 to 7) indicates a 70 to 80% chance of likely above normal for temperatures and a 33 to 40% chance of leaning below normal for precipitation.
As of Tuesday, December 23rd, the drought monitor report indicates no real change from last week. The only part of the state suffering from a deficiency is the eastern third of Kansas and a bit of North Central.
As of Tuesday, December 16, the drought monitor report indicates no real change from last week overall with a slight intensification of dry conditions along the Missouri.
Barton Community College art students gain insight from instructor’s commissioned painting
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Tue, 12/16/2025 - 12:43
Students at Barton Community College recently had the unique opportunity to observe instructor Phil Jacobson as he completed a commissioned painting, gaining firsthand insight into the techniques of classical and contemporary art.
Wounded Warrior Golf Scramble hosted by Barton Community College raises $3,250
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Tue, 12/16/2025 - 08:33
Barton Community College has hosted the Wounded Warrior Golf Scramble for the past 17 years, and the event is so much more than just another day on the course: it’s a meaningful opportunity to make a lasting impact.
Barton Community College celebrated the induction of three Fine & Performing Arts Hall of Fame members during its Holiday Concert on Dec. 8, recognizing their decades of dedication and impact on students and the community.
As of Tuesday, December 9, the drought monitor report indicates no real change from last week overall with some continued improvement in eastern Kansas. The recent rains leave most of the state in very good shape heading into mid-December.
Barton Nursing Program Priority Application Deadline: January 31
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Fri, 12/12/2025 - 09:33
Applications for Barton Community College’s 26-27 Nursing Program are now open.
A holiday classic for all ages, Metropolitan Ballet’s “The Nutcracker” will be performed at 2 p.m. Dec. 14 at Barton Community College in the Fine Arts Auditorium.
Barton Dance Theatre will host “Dancing with the Cougars,” a special tango dance workshop that features an unlikely pair of styles at 6:30 p.m. Dec. 12 in Studio 34, with all proceeds supporting the group’s trip to perform in New York City in January.