August 29, 2019
Story by Joe Vinduska
Photos by Brandon Steinert

The proceeds from items sold, underwriters, program ads and ticket sales netted more than $40,000 at the 41st Annual Big Benefit Auction on Aug. 24, which was themed "Reflections – Through the Years." Funds raised benefit students directly through scholarships and program enhancements at Barton Community College.

Executive Director of Institutional Advancement Coleen Cape said many people come together to make the event possible and successful.

August 26, 2019
Story by Joe Vinduska

Barton Community College and the Center for Adult Education will be closed and there will be no classes in observance of Labor Day on Monday, Sept. 2.  Offices will reopen and classes will resume on Sept. 3.

Great Bend Tribune
Published August 25, 2019

August 19, 2019
Story by Joe Vinduska

Barton Community College’s Center for Adult Education will soon begin its nine-week GED Preparation Class. Orientation classes are the first step to obtaining the Kansas State High School Diploma through the GED Prep Program. Students must attend all orientation classes Sept. 23-26, and the first day of actual classes is Sept. 30. Failure to attend all sessions will result in the removal of the student from the program. The center is located at 1025 Main St. in Great Bend.

August 20, 2019

Story and photo by Brandon Steinert
 

August 19, 2019
Story by Joe Vinduska
Courtesy photo submitted

Great Bend Tribune
Published August 18, 2019

August 16, 2019
Story by Joe Vinduska

Barton Community College has announced its list of graduates who earned associate degrees or certificates for career training during the spring semester of 2019.

Abilene
Joshua Abbott, A.S.

Albert
Bryce Maneth, A.S.
Taylor Regan, A.S.

Andale
Harrison Denk, A.S.

Augusta
Nolan Riley, A.S.

Bazine
Brandy Hertel, Medical Coding Certificate

Belleville
Shawn Sprayberry, Corrections Certificate

August 5, 2019
Story by Brandon Steinert and Coleen Cape