Archive By Author - Dale Hogg
After years of planning, the first stone inscribed with the names of Barton County veterans is near completion, Barton County Memorial Parks Advisory Committee Chairman Mick Lang said.
September 24, 2015
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It's been a hectic couple of months for many Great Bend city departments, City Administrator Howard Partington said.
September 24, 2015
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It was busy weekend and it was a successful weekend, Great Bend Community Coordinator Christina Hayes told the City Council Monday night.
September 23, 2015
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Earlier this month, 120 county appraisers from across Kansas and oil and gas professionals from Kansas and surrounding states converged on Great Bend. They came to attend the Kansas Department of Revenue, Property Valuation Division meetings.
September 22, 2015
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Great Bend was hopping this past weekend with yet another Bikes, Bombers and Butterflies Weekend. The multitude of events drew scores of spectators and attendees for all over to commune with nature, feel an adrenalin rush or touch history.
September 21, 2015
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On the large flat-screen monitor where the green patchwork quilt aerial images of Barton County. With a few mouse clicks and key strokes, John Remmert of the Barton County Road and Bridge Department could zoom in on individual parcels of land, houses or rural intersections.
September 21, 2015
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Kansas's statewide Walking School Bus programs, funded through the Kansas Department of Transportation, proved successful for students and schools. KDOT contracted with PedNet, a nonprofit organization dedicated to active transportation based in Columbia, Mo., to create 15 WSB programs throughout the state, including Great Bend and Hoisington. However, in the end, 17 schools implemented a WSB.
September 19, 2015
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After years of battling toxic blue-green algae in Veterans Memorial Lake, City of Great Bend officials finally got some good news from state officials this week. They were informed by the Kansas Department of Health and Environment that the beleaguered lake was no longer on its warning or watch lists.
September 18, 2015
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Earlier this month, the Great Bend City Council paved the way for $1.21 million in improvements to about 90 blocks of city streets. That work begins this coming week, City Administrator Howard Partington said.
September 18, 2015
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In the aftermath of a severe storm like the one that swept through the Golden Belt last week, there are plenty of roofs in need of repair. But, officials warn home and business owners to use caution to avoid scams by transient contractors.
September 16, 2015
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The Barton County Landfill will hold its next household hazardous waste collection date from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, Solid Waste Director Phil Hathcock said.
September 16, 2015
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Consider them rainy day funds.
September 15, 2015
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It's a lean budget for lean times.
September 14, 2015
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It's a lean budget for lean times.
September 14, 2015
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Great Bend Municipal Airport last hosted an airfest in 2012. So, when things take off this weekend, it will be a big deal.
September 14, 2015
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