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Great Bend Brit Spaugh Zoo welcomes new staff member
The City of Great Bend is to announced that Danielle Ricklefs has joined the Brit Spaugh Zoo as the new zoo educator. Ricklefs' responsibilities will include planning, organizing and implementing educational content for the zoo programs for all ages, updating curricula to meet Kansas Standards and teach various educational programs and presentations.
CUNA mutual group contributes $100,000 to Great Bend theater
Madison, Wis.,-based CUNA Mutual Group announced Tuesday afternoon that it has pledged $100,000 over three years to the new six-screen theater that is being built in downtown Great Bend. One of Great Bend's largest employers, CPI Qualified Plan Consultants was acquired by CUNA Mutual Group in 2009.
Pathways November Employee of the Month
Shawn Wear has been named Pathways November Employee of the Month. Shawn has been caring for the clients at Pathways for almost two years now. He has a great attitude and is always smiling. Shawn strives to do better and has been described by one supervisor as "Most Improved". He is always willing to work any house and any hours at a moments notice. This means he has to be very knowledgeable about many houses and routines. Shawn has definitely grown in his role at Pathways and is very well liked by the clients. He is extremely dependable and always ...
Roenbaugh joins American State Bank board
Fellsburg native, Bill Roenbaugh, has joined the 10-member board of directors of American State Bank and Trust Company. American State has branches in Great Bend, Larned, St. John, Macksville and Garden City.
Holste & Bowers adds experienced accountant Sheri Yager to staff
Sheri Yager joined Holste & Bowers LLC as a staff accountant in early November. Yager has extensive experience in accounting, having worked in the accounting department for the Fuller Brush Company for the past 23 years and last serving as the company's accounting manager.
Pathways October Employee of the Month
Pathways announces that Katrina Kempke has been named October Employee of the Month for October. Katrina has been caring for the clients at Pathways for only about one year, but in that time, she has proven to be a very valuable asset to clients. She has been great at all tasks asked of her, while always focusing on client needs. She steps up and takes on new tasks even before she is asked. Katrina is a very strong leader, by helping others to keep their focus as well. Lorene is a team player who will do whatever is asked to ...
Innovative Livestock Services hires Brad Hiss
Innovative Livestock Services, Inc. announces the hiring of Brad Hiss as the new manager of Alfalfa Pellets, LLC.
New 24-Hour daycare opens to serve Great Bend employers
A 24-hour childcare center in Great Bend celebrated its grand opening on Friday with a Chamber ribbon cutting at 4:45 p.m., and owner Erika Julian hopes to reach out to area employers as she grows her new business. All The Little Children, currently located at 1416 Broadway in Great Bend, is the only 24-hour licensed daycare in the area. "Businesses who employ evening and overnight help often struggle with high turnover because their staff can't find reliable childcare," Julian says. "I hope to develop good relationships with these types of employers to help solve that problem so ...
Dillons Stores raise money for United Way of Central Kansas
Dillon's Store #9 employees in Larned, United Way Champion Wendy Ibarra and store manager Nancy Martin, Store #3 employees in Great Bend, UW Champion Julie Mitchell and store manger Diana Sunley and store #51 employees and UW champion Carrie Amerine and store manager Ryan Streck, combined to raise $17,000 for United Way of Central Kansas to further the Health, Education and Income our our communities. Dillon's has been a part of United Way of Central Kansas since inception in 1962. The employees of Dillon's in Barton and Pawnee county have increased their giving 237% in the ...
CPI employee Dyan Suppes attains ASPPA’s CPC designation
Dyan Suppes of CPI Qualified Plan Consultants, Inc. (CPI) has recently passed all of the required exams to attain her CPC (Certified Pension Consultant) designation through ASPPA (American Society of Pension Professionals & Actuaries). These exams include the Retirement Plan Fundamentals (RPF-1 & RPF-2) exams, the Defined Contribution Administrative Issues Basic Concepts (DC-1), Compliance Issues (DC-2), and Advanced Topics (DC-3) exams, the Administrative Issues of Defined Benefit Plans (DB) exam, the Certified Pension Consultant Modules exams, and the Certified Pension Consultant (CPC) exam.
24-hour daycare now open
A 24-hour childcare center in Great Bend celebrated its grand opening Friday with a Chamber ribbon cutting, and owner Erika Julian hopes to reach out to area employers as she grows her new business. All The Little Children, currently located at 1416 Broadway in Great Bend, is the only 24-hour licensed daycare in the area. "Businesses who employ evening and overnight help often struggle with high turnover because their staff can't find reliable childcare," Julian said. "I hope to develop good relationships with these types of employers to help solve that problem so they can retain the valuable employees ...
CPI Qualified Plan Consultants, Inc. names Divisional Vice President for Northeast
CPI Qualified Plan Consultants, Inc., a full-service retirement plan solutions company headquartered in Great Bend, announces that Ivette Dominguez has accepted the position of divisional vice president for CPI's Northeast Division. As divisional vice president, Ms. Dominguez will lead the sales strategies as well as the growth and development of six retirement plan consultants on the Northeast Divisional team. With extensive experience in qualified retirement plans, Ms. Dominguez will also represent the distribution of CPI solutions in Washington, D.C., Maryland, and northern Virginia, helping financial advisors and plan sponsors drive our outcome based approach for their retirement plan ...
Reinke recognizes St. John-based dealership for long-term commitment to representing Reinke Irrigati
Reinke Manufacturing Company, Inc., a leading manufacturer of mechanized irrigation systems, announces that Raindrop Repair, Inc. of St. John, has received a Reinke Longevity award for its 20 years of marketing Reinke products. The Reinke dealership was also awarded a Gold Reinke Pride award in recognition of the company's 2011-2012 marketing year success.
Cornerstone and Vietri partner in national advertising campaign
Cornerstone Interiors is increasing its national advertising exposure. Cornerstone is partnering with Vietri in the magazine 2012 "Southern Lady Holidays" special collector's issue on the inside back cover. Cornerstone Interiors has the distinct privilege of being the only Kansas distributor of Vietri listed in the magazine, owner Debbie Deutsch said.
St. Rose therapists receive ASTYM training
St. Rose Ambulatory & Surgery Center patients who need physical or occupational therapy will benefit from recent training completed by members of the Rehab Services team, said Pam Perry, program director. Three St. Rose therapists are now trained in ASTYM.
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Local cattlewoman Michelle Beran elected to national board
The National Hereford Women (NHW) Board of Directors recently elected Hereford enthusiast Michelle Beran, of Great Bend, to their board representing the northwest quadrant of the U.S. The quadrant includes Washington, Oregon, North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, Kansas, Colorado, Wyoming, Idaho and Montana.
Dianne Morse named to Coldwell Banker® International Diamond Society
Dianne Morse, Associate Broker with Coldwell Banker Sell Real Estate, has earned membership in the company's International Diamond Society, a level achieved by only the top 11 percent of the approximately 82,000 sales associates worldwide in the Coldwell Banker® system.
Community Bank helps mark Community Bank Week
Recently, Kansas Governor Sam Brownback signed a proclamation recognizing next week as Community Bank Week in the Sunflower State, and local bankers are echoing the need to promote this event.
Landmark National Bank promotes Hlavaty
Landmark National Bank announces the promotion of Camie Hlavaty to Assistant Vice President. Hlavaty is a retail and mortgage banker in the Great Bend location.
Four hours of continuing education available for area insurance agents
Great Plains NAIFA and Lamunyon partner to bring continuing education courses to local insurance agents. Wednesday, April 16, classes are 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. at the Front Door Community Center in Great Bend with lunch provided to participants by Lamunyon Cleaning & Restoration. Space is limited so pre-registration is recommended.
Office Products Inc. celebrates its 55-year history in central Kansas
There have been some twists and turns since Melvin Vink started what would become a fixture in central Kansas 55 years ago. But each of those paths has led to Office Products Inc.'s continued growth with a strong emphasis on customer service, the current owners said.
Children’s Horse Therapy Enters Spring Session at Rosewood Ranch
Six-year old Landon Titsworth smiles from ear to ear as he rides atop his horse, Daisy Duke. It's a crisp Friday morning and the spring session of equine therapy has begun at Rosewood Ranch for children with developmental disabilities.
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