Archive By Author - Dale Hogg
Community Corrections worthy investment
David Roach considers himself a success story for Central Kansas Community Corrections.
County to replace downed radio tower
On July 24, an agricultural crop spraying rig clipped one of the guy wires holding up the Barton County Communications Department's radio transmitting tower north of Doonan GMC Peterbilt east of Great Bend. The collision toppled the tower.
A lot going on
There is a lot happening in Great Bend this month. "There is something for everyone this month," Community Coordinator Christina Hayes said. "Come experience something different."
COMING BACK HOME
OLMITZ – The population of Olmitz could nearly quadruple a week from Saturday, Sept. 21.
Landfill goes from wet to dry
From one extreme to the other. That is how Barton County Solid Waste Manager Mark Witt described the conditions at the the Barton County Landfill recently.
KEEPING A PROMISE
The local America's Promise program kicked off its 2013-14 year Thursday afternoon with a visit to the Great Bend Raptor Center at Brit Spaugh Zoo and a meeting for parents.
Street Stroll a success
The last Summer Street Stroll of the season took place last week on a rainy Thursday evening at the Barton County Courthouse Square. But, Community Coordinator Christina Hayes told the Great Bend City Council Monday night the vendors still sold all of their fresh produce.
City ready to party
Great Bend Community Coordinator Christina Hayes offered her monthly report to the City Council Monday night. It was a full report, highlighted by the on-going Melting Pot Month featuring several diverse activities.
Power line upsets county resident
It's not fair, Barton County resident Jana Reed told the County Commission Monday morning in regards to the wind energy transmission line that is proposed to cross her family's property near Galatia.
Safety returns dividends to county
In regards to the safety of Barton County employees, the County Commission Monday morning received good news for the fifth year in a row.
A melting pot
It's not that the Miss America Pageant is the pinnacle of American culture, but the program Sunday night showed that the event was truly more than a beauty contest.
Improving the world
"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it's the only thing that ever does." These words by American anthropologist Margaret Mead certainly ring true.
‘We climb because they climbed’
Great Bend Fire Department firefighter Nick Maddy climbed for Harvey Harrell.
Ride to benefit vets’ memorial
The Bikers of Central Kansas are holding a fundraising poker run/benefit ride for the Golden Belt Memorial Park Veterans' Memorial project this Saturday.
Home-grown entertainment
With talk of launching cruise missiles at Syria, the looming federal debt crisis and uncertainty of the future of health care, it may seem like an odd time to look at butter sculptures and eat Pronto Pups. But, that's not the case.
Articles By Author - Dale Hogg
From sports to space
The two 2014 inductees into the Great Bend High School Hall of Fame were recognized at a luncheon Friday afternoon.
A MATTER OF VALUES
The Barton County Appraiser's Office is in the middle of establishing 2015 valuations, County Appraiser Barb Esfeld said. Real Estate values will be mailed on or before March 13.
Plans forming for June Jaunt
Community Coordinator Christina Hayes met with the K-96 Regional June Jaunt Committee, plans are coming along nicely, she said.
