Great Bend Tribune
Published December 30, 2018
2019 will be here in less under two days. We end 2018 with more soil moisture than in many years. In fact, it is safe to say most of Kansas is wet with barely a trace of dry conditions. This past year was certainly a rollercoaster in many ways. So what will be the major stories in the new year for agriculture in Kansas and across the nation? As always, there are many potential important events and these are in no particular order.
Great Bend Tribune
Published December 23, 2018
Great Bend Tribune
Published December 16, 2018
First, the weather outlook from December 19th to the 23rd. There is a very strong chance for above normal temperatures and below normal precipitation. The outlook from the 21st to the 27th is calling for above normal temperatures and for precipitation to be slightly above normal to normal which means not much. So if you want a want Christmas you are probably out of luck. However, if you are travelling in the region, you are probably in luck. Time will tell.
December 14, 2018
Story and photo by Brandon Steinert
Barton Community College will offer transitioning Fort Sill, Okla. Soldiers, and family members with DOD ID cards, a grant-funded two-week certificate program at no cost to participants.
The Hazardous Waste Worker (HWW) program gives Soldiers credentials to help them find work after their tenure in the US Army ends. The next course is set from Jan. 28 through Feb. 8 at the Truman Education Center B3281.
December 12, 2018
Story by Brandon Steinert
Local thespians are invited to audition for the Barton Community College Theatre Department’s production of Neil Simon’s “Rumors”. Open auditions are set for 4-6 p.m. January 7 and 8 in the Fine Arts Auditorium on campus. No proparation is necessary.
Performances will be held March 1-3, 2019.
For more information, contact Theatre Director Dr. Rick Abel at (620) 792-9333 or abelr@bartonccc.edu.
December 12, 2018
Story by Brandon Steinert and Coleen Cape
Photo by Megan White
Barton Community College’s Steinway grand piano was recently returned to its home in the Dorothy Moses Morrison Chapel on campus after spending almost a year in New York City being totally refurbished at the Steinway Company. It once again graces the stage in the chapel. The project was made possible by a grant from the Dorothy Morrison Foundation.
December 11, 2018
Story by Brandon Steinert
Barton Community College offices will close for holiday break Wednesday, December 19. All offices will reopen Wednesday, Jan. 2. Spring semester classes will begin Monday, Jan. 7.
Great Bend Tribune
Published December 9, 2018
December 5, 2018
Story and portrait by Brandon Steinert
When Director of Nursing Robert Mangold walks into work at The University of Kansas Health Systems Pawnee Valley Campus, he’s not just trading his time for a paycheck, dealing with the daily grind. He’s beginning yet another shift in a role that challenges him to be present for others as the best human being he can be, showing care, compassion and empathy mixed with just the right amount of professionalism.