Archive By Author - Dale Hogg
There have been several high-profile events in and around Great Bend of late, ranging from the Great Bend Farm and Ranch Expo to the Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference baseball and softball tournaments. These have brought scores of folks from out of town into our fine community.
May 08, 2015
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Plans are in the works for the 2015 Summer Street Stroll Farmers Market, and organizers are seeking vendors and Barton County seniors who are interested in the Kansas Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program.
May 06, 2015
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City of Great Bend Code Enforcement Officer Stuart Baker received a letter of intent from Andy Mingenback, president of Brentwood Builders of Great Bend, stating his plans to repair the wall that was left exposed from the demolition of the old opera house at Forest and Williams.
May 06, 2015
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The Great Bend Events Center, formerly the Convention Center, will see some changes following action taken by the City Council Monday night.
May 05, 2015
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The Great Bend City Council put some more teeth in the city's stepped-up anti-drug campaign. It approved Monday night the purchase of a second drug dog and three new police vehicles.
May 04, 2015
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There will be a lot going on in downtown Great Bend this summer, Community Coordinator Christina Hayes told the City Council Monday night. The council approved several street closures and took other action to accommodate the festivities at Hayes' request.
May 04, 2015
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At the request of Be Well Barton County, a coalition of folks promoting access to convenient and safe active transportation for all county residents, the County Commission Monday morning adopted a proclamation marking this as National Bike Month.
May 04, 2015
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One person's trash is another one's treasure, Barton County Solid Waste Director Phil Hathcock told the Barton County Commission Monday morning.
April 30, 2015
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According to a survey released by the Physical Activity Council last week, the number of Americans who were "totally sedentary" last year jumped to its highest level since 2007.
April 29, 2015
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The Barton County Commission Monday morning approved the 2016 20th Judicial District Juvenile Services Department budget. But, the funding for the agency remains in limbo as the Kansas Legislature continues struggling with budget shortfalls, Assistant Director Mike Daniel said.
April 28, 2015
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Finally, a survey has been done that shows what most of us have known since the opening bell of the 2015 Kansas Legislature.
April 27, 2015
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The second time was a charm.
April 27, 2015
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In what amounts to an approval of the Central Kansas Community Correction's 2016 budget, the Barton County Commission Monday morning OKed the agency's fiscal year 2016 Comprehensive Plan.
April 27, 2015
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Family Crisis Center Executive Director Laura Patzner wants area men to put themselves "in her shoes." By "her," she is referring to the countless women who suffer from sexual and domestic violence.
April 25, 2015
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Great Bend resident Helen Asher has new neighbors.
April 24, 2015
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