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Barton to host “Wheels and Squeals” family event

vinduskaj — Mon, 03 Aug 2026 14:20:25 +0000

�鶹�� to host “Wheels and Squeals” family event

vinduskaj Mon, 08/03/2026 - 09:20

�鶹��'s Early Childhood Education Program will host its second annual "Wheels and Squeals" free family event for children up to eight years old from 9 a.m. to noon Sept. 19, in the Technical Building parking lot at the northeast corner of campus.

Barton at Fort Riley alumnus to pursue dream job in nursing field after active duty

vinduskaj — Tue, 28 Jul 2026 17:45:47 +0000

�鶹�� at Fort Riley alumnus to pursue dream job in nursing field after active duty

vinduskaj Tue, 07/28/2026 - 12:45

As the U.S. Army commemorates its 250th anniversary of service to the nation, the �鶹�� Alumni and Friends Association is proud to recognize �鶹�� at Fort Riley alumnus Sanjay White, whose journey reflects the dedication, resilience, and commitment to service that have defined generations of American soldiers.

Barton HOSA students earn top finishes at international conference

vinduskaj — Tue, 28 Jul 2026 14:22:34 +0000

�鶹�� HOSA students earn top finishes at international conference

�鶹�� HOSA - Future Health Professionals recently attended the International Leadership Conference (ILC) in Indianapolis, Ind.

Finding strength and support at �鶹��: Lauren Heller's road to recovery

vinduskaj — Tue, 28 Jul 2026 13:07:19 +0000

Finding strength and support at �鶹��: Lauren Heller's road to recovery

Lauren Heller came to �鶹�� to pursue her passion for dance. As a sophomore and captain of the �鶹�� dance team, she was looking forward to a year full of classes, practices, performances, and leadership opportunities. Then, on Sept. 27, everything changed.

Volunteers In Action of Central Kansas Awarded 2026 AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP Grant

vinduskaj — Mon, 27 Jul 2026 17:30:26 +0000

Volunteers In Action of Central Kansas Awarded 2026 AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP Grant

Volunteers In Action of Central Kansas has been awarded the 2026 AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP grant, allowing the organization to once again partner with AmeriCorps in strengthening volunteerism and meeting critical community needs throughout �鶹�� County.

Community invited to support new memorial scholarship honoring Bev Komarek and Rose Kelly

vinduskaj — Mon, 20 Jul 2026 17:01:56 +0000

Community invited to support new memorial scholarship honoring Bev Komarek and Rose Kelly

The League of Women Voters of Great Bend, in partnership with the �鶹�� Foundation, invites the community to support the newly established Bev Komarek and Rose Kelly Memorial Scholarship by participating in a fundraiser from 5 to 8 p.m. July 23 at Pizza Hut, 2006 Main St., in Great Bend.

Barton Community Music School now enrolling for 2026-2027 school year

vinduskaj — Wed, 15 Jul 2026 19:08:14 +0000

�鶹�� Community Music School now enrolling for 2026-2027 school year

The �鶹�� Community Music School is now enrolling students for the 2026-2027 academic year, offering students from surrounding communities ages 6-18 access to high-quality, affordable music lessons while providing valuable teaching experience and scholarship support for �鶹�� music students.

Barton Foundation to host chamber coffee

vinduskaj — Tue, 14 Jul 2026 21:04:49 +0000

�鶹�� Foundation to host chamber coffee

vinduskaj Tue, 07/14/2026 - 16:04

The �鶹�� Foundation will host the Great Bend Chamber of Commerce Chamber Coffee from 9 to 10 a.m. July 23 at the Best Western Angus Inn Courtyard, 2920 10th St., with programming beginning at 9:30 a.m.

Kansas artists invited to exhibit work at Shafer Art Gallery

vinduskaj — Mon, 13 Jul 2026 18:10:44 +0000

Kansas artists invited to exhibit work at Shafer Art Gallery

The Shafer Art Gallery at �鶹�� is accepting submissions from Kansas artists for its annual “Friends and Acquaintances” exhibition through the submission deadline at 10 a.m. Aug. 24.

Barton joins nationally recognized Metallica Scholars Initiative as the Workforce Education Program expands to over 90 schools

vinduskaj — Mon, 13 Jul 2026 18:00:53 +0000

�鶹�� joins nationally recognized Metallica Scholars Initiative as the Workforce Education Program expands to over 90 schools

�鶹�� is proud to announce its selection as one of eighteen new schools to join the eighth year of the prestigious Metallica Scholars Initiative (MSI). Supported by a generous $75,000 grant.

News

Barton to host “Wheels and Squeals” family event

Barton at Fort Riley alumnus to pursue dream job in nursing field after active duty

Barton HOSA students earn top finishes at international conference

Finding strength and support at �鶹����: Lauren Heller's road to recovery

Volunteers In Action of Central Kansas Awarded 2026 AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP Grant

Community invited to support new memorial scholarship honoring Bev Komarek and Rose Kelly

Barton Community Music School now enrolling for 2026-2027 school year

Barton Foundation to host chamber coffee

Kansas artists invited to exhibit work at Shafer Art Gallery

Barton joins nationally recognized Metallica Scholars Initiative as the Workforce Education Program expands to over 90 schools

Finding strength and support at �鶹��: Lauren Heller's road to recovery