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.

Bauer recognized by ElderCare, Inc.

Greg Bauer, attorney with Bauer Pike & Johnson Chtd., was recognized for serving six years on the Board of Directors of ElderCare, Inc. Bauer served as Board president for from 2010 to 2012. Janet Splitter, Executive Director of ElderCare, Inc. presented Bauer a plaque in appreciation of his leadership and counsel guiding the service to older adults. Current members of the Board include: Julie Knoblich, Bernie Jamieson, Barbara Shirk, Larry Collins, Richard VonFeldt, Terry Conard and Robin Fabricius.

First Kansas announces promotions

Paul Snapp, president and CEO of First Kansas Bank, announced the promotions of Patty Strube to assistant vice president and Angela Campbell to vice president and facility manager of the First Kansas Bank location in Great Bend. "Patty Strube is a model for our Bank Team," Snapp said. Strube's role in customer service will continue to expand. She has been with the Bank for nine years in a variety of positions.

Local dental hygienist retires

Great Bend dental hygienist Phyllis Marsh, R.D. H. is retiring from active practice this month. Phyllis graduated from UMKC School of Dentistry with her Bacher of Science degree in Dental Hygiene in 1969. Her career has touched the lives of many patients throughout the state of Kansas as she has practiced in dental offices in Kansas City, Manhattan, Larned, and Great Bend. She most recently practiced with Dr. Konrad Rock and Dr. Ross Hildebrand.

Pathways Employee of the Month

Lorene Peschka has been named Pathways Employee of the Month. She has been caring for the clients at Pathways for over nine years. Never one to complain, she always focuses on the clients and making sure all their needs are met. Lorene is a team player who will do whatever is asked to help the clients and her co-workers. She is self motivated and always gives the clients the best possible care. Lorene has earned the respect from clients and staff alike because she has worked hard to establish great relationships.

Are online reviews more naughty than nice for holiday shoppers?

Gone are the days when holiday shoppers strolled through downtown sidewalks, peering at the elaborate displays arrayed in storefront windows. Today's shopper is more likely to surf Internet sites for bargains. Your Better Business Bureau advises modern bargain hunters that local merchants still offer good deals for holiday shoppers. Additionally, the brick-and-mortar stores around the corner are still going to be there, easily accessible should you have any sort of issue with the item you purchased.

Taking the next step

Text, photos and artwork appearing on the pages of the Great Bend Tribune have been sharper of late, thanks to an upgrade to a new method of making its plates – the computer-to-plate 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.

KDHE announces solid waste grant recipients

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) Bureau of Waste Management (BWM) has selected the recipients of the Green Schools grants and the waste tire recycling grants for 2014. These annual solid waste grants are awarded to municipalities and school districts across the state. This year, the grants totaled more than $575,000.

Spring Expo winners

Randy Parsons named to Coldwell Banker® International Sterling Society

Randy Parsons, sales associate with Coldwell Banker Sell Real Estate, has been honored as a member of the company's 2013 International Sterling Society. This distinguished membership is awarded to the Top 16 percent of the approximately 82,000 sales associates worldwide in the Coldwell Banker® system.

EDC competition team takes home honors

For four years, dance instructor Lindsay Feil, owner of Euphoria Dance Center in Great Bend, has seen continuous growth, both in the size and ability, of the EDC competition dance team. Last weekend, March 29 and 30, the team entered a record number of events at the V.I.P. Dance competition at Maize High School. Categories included solos, duos and trios, small group, large group, and line in contemporary, jazz, lyrical, tap, hip hop and musical theater styles.

Schneweis brings high level of education to St. Rose Rehab Services

When a patient indicates that physical therapy may not be necessary, Alesia Schneweis takes the opportunity to explain that a little therapy today means a much healthier tomorrow.

​American AgCredit announces earnings, dividends

SANTA ROSA, Calif. – American AgCredit, a farmer-owned financial cooperative, on Friday announced annual net income of $111 million for the 2013 calendar year along with a cash dividend distribution of $37 million to its shareholders. This compares to net income of $107 million in 2012.