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Great Bend artists to be featured at art center in Russell
The next exhibition at the Deines Cultural Center in Russell is "Nature Inspired" and opens with a reception on April 28 from 2 p .m. - 4 p.m. This show features three artists from Great Bend. Come see the ceramic work of Dolores Baker, mixed media work by Mary Kottmann,...
Couple able to 'Brew with a Brewmaster' in Great Bend
In the spirit of community and charity, Dry Lake Brewing stepped up at the 18th Annual Sunflower Diversified Services Charity Gala. They offered a "Brew with a Brewmaster" package, which granted an experience to not only brew a beer but to leave a personal stamp by naming it and taking home a growler of their very own creation.
Great Bend junior completes Eagle Scout project for Brit Spaugh Zoo
Great Bend's Jordan Sander has been a Boy Scout for more than a dozen years. The junior at Great Bend High School is now working to achieve the highest designation in the program: Eagle Scout. One of the biggest requirements to earn that honor is a personal project. Sander's project will benefit several animals at the Brit Spaugh Zoo.
Youth Crew asks Great Bend students to 'lei' off tobacco
Jasmine Figueroa, Youth Crew member, knew a good idea when she heard it, said Marissa Woodmansee, Juvenile Services director. Figueroa shared her idea with her peers, and as a result, Great Bend High School students recently participated in their second annual Lei Off Tobacco program. “After Jasmine learned about the...
Arctic Fox passes away at Great Bend zoo
From the Great Bend Brit Spaugh Zoo... We are deeply saddened to share the passing of our beloved Arctic Fox, Todd. At 13 years old, he well surpassed the life expectancy of a wild fox, which is only 3-5 years. Todd has lived at the zoo since 2013. Prior to coming to the zoo, he was part of the pet trade and unfortunately his diet was not appropriate and caused him lifelong health issues.
PBS show to feature APRN from Larned
Doctors on Call, a local production of Smoky Hills PBS, will feature Heather Holaday, APRN, with Pawnee Valley Community Hospital in Larned. This episode will air Tuesday, April 23 at 7 p.m. and will focus on wound care. Doctors on Call is a program that provides medical information on a...
The Beauty Bar's 10th anniversary celebration and downtown revival
Great Bend Chamber of Commerce hosted a Ribbon Cutting ceremony on Thursday, April 18, to commemorate the 10th anniversary of The Beauty Bar, located at 1409 Main Street in Great Bend. Chamber ambassadors and salon clients gathered to show their support for this locally owned business, owned by Lexie Schneider.
Kansas Wetlands Education Center taking registration for summer camps
Cheyenne Bottoms offers endless research possibilities. Educators at the Kansas Wetlands Education Center want to share some of their knowledge with a series of summer camps for children of all ages. Educator Mandy Kern said there will be something for everyone. "The goal is to get kids outside and interested...
Barton to host annual Endowment Concert
The Barton Music Department will host its annual Endowment Concert to raise funds for music student scholarships at 7:30 p.m. May 9 in the Fine Arts Auditorium. Tickets are $10 for adults. Children and students get in for free. All ticket sales and donations at the door go to the Vocal and Instrumental Music Endowment with the Barton Community College Foundation.
🎙Post Podcast: Cheyenne Bottoms - Wildlife Manager Wagner
Hear this month's Cheyenne Bottoms show with Eagle Radio's Steve Webster and Area Wildlife Manager Jason Wagner that aired April 17, 2024. The Cheyenne Bottoms Show airs the third Wednesday of every month at 8:30 a.m. on 1590 KVGB & 95.5 FM.
Water project updates: Pool, splash pad almost ready in Great Bend
The official start to pool season is just over a month out. The City of Great Bend still has lifeguard positions listed on their job openings page and pool preparation is underway at the Wetlands Waterpark. Great Bend Assistant City Administrator Logan Burns said all the steps are being taken...
Larned's city-wide garage sale is April 27
Some spring cleaning is underway in Larned ahead of the city-wide garage sale scheduled for April 27. The event will run from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at various residences throughout the community. As of April 17, more than two dozen sales had been added to the list. Anyone wanting to join the list can text or call Sonja Stout at (620) 285-9752. A list of participating locations will be available at Santa Fe Liquormart, 444 SW Trail Street.
Physical therapy helps Great Bend High School para recover
Sandy Holguin Lopez is a special education paraprofessional at Great Bend High School and loves seeing the smiles on her students’ faces each day. So, when she started having debilitating back pain after a knee surgery in summer 2023, she knew she needed to take care of it. Sandy...
Earth Day Celebration coming to Great Bend zoo Saturday
Story by: Michael Dawes, director of PR, Rosewood Services. Two years ago, approximately 1,600 people took part in the inaugural Great Bend Earth Day Celebration. This year’s third-annual free event, scheduled from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on April 20 at Great Bend Zoo, is expected to be just as well attended. The Great Bend Zoo, Rosewood ECycle and Great Bend Dairy Queen are hosting the event. They are being joined by 10 other vendors for the local event, which commemorates the worldwide Earth Day effort that raises awareness of the need to protect Earth’s natural resources.
GBRC: Stop 'N Learn - Flowers, flowers and more flowers
The Great Bend Recreation Commission will be hosting a free Stop ‘N Learn Session titled “Flowers, Flowers, and More Flowers” on Wednesday, April 17, from 12:00 – 1:00 pm at the Great Bend Rec Activity Center (2715 18th Street). If you have a flower garden, containers...
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