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No. 5 Barton Volleyball serves up seventh straight sweep in win over Cloud County
The 5th ranked Barton Community College volleyball team served up its seventh straight sweep as the Cougars won in straight sets 25-16, 25-16 and 25-13 Wednesday evening over Cloud County Community College. Barton concludes the first path through the conference schedule with a perfect 8-0 mark and overall record of...
Barton Co. proclaims Oct. 6-12 as National 4-H Week; enrollment underway
The 4-H year runs from Oct. 1 through Sept. 30 each year. That made Tuesday's appearance by Michelle Beran with the Cottonwood District of K-State Research and Extension before the Barton County Commission a recruitment call. Beran said a goal for the upcoming year is to get more kids into the program.
Fire Prevention Week starts next week in Great Bend
Fire Prevention Week is approaching, and crews from the Great Bend Fire Department will be making their rounds to elementary schools to teach students the dangers of fire and ways to prevent accidents. Firefighters will bring fire trucks and equipment to perform a 30-minute program. The skit, for all students...
No. 20 Barton Men's Soccer plays to 2-2 draw with Otero
An ensuing goal just 43-seconds after taking a brief lead Tuesday afternoon would spoil the result the 20th ranked Barton Community men's soccer team was look for as the Cougars settled for a 2-2 draw against Otero Community College. The result leaves the Cougars 8-3-1 overall while the Rattlers move...
⚽ Marx leads Dragons to Wednesday win
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Sophomore forward Katharina Marx tied a career high with two goals to provided a needed spark for the No. 18 ranked Hutchinson Community College women’s soccer team on Wednesday against the Seward County Saints. The Blue Dragons snapped a four-game streak with only one or...
Great Bend educators to serve on state-wide technology board
Two educators from Great Bend Public Schools have been selected to serve on the prestigious board of the Mid-America Association for Computers in Education, known as MACE. Lindsay Mazouch and Leah Yancey, both Instructional Technology Coaches and Media Specialists for USD 428 serving at Lincoln Elementary and Riley Elementary, began their two-year terms on the MACE Board of Directors in July 2024.
WINKEL: Eat better, eat together
Parenting is difficult to navigate, but small habits can make a tremendous difference. For example, including family meals in your routine can boost children’s self-esteem and academic performance. It can even improve heart health, and reduce the risk of depression, substance misuse, and teen pregnancy. According to Harvard research, one hour a day of genuine connection at dinner can improve the physical and mental health of the whole family!
Hutchinson Public Library unveils new online tool
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson Public Library is proud to announce the debut of a new online catalog system, VEGA Discover, aimed at creating a more streamlined, efficient experience for patrons. With this new system, library patrons can now:. ● Navigate the catalog on their phone, tablet, or computer.
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