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The Great Bend Middle School volleyball team is learning about teamwork and giving 100 percent on-and-off the court.
September 29, 2016
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Tribune Staff
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The Barton County Appraiser's Office is in the process of collecting new construction information and reviewing properties that have sold, County Appraiser Barb Esfeld said. For each property that has sold, personnel will verify the data on record and take a picture of the property. "These properties assist the office in analyzing the market and market conditions to value properties in the upcoming year," she said.
September 29, 2016
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Dale
Hogg
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Local News
Kansas Commissioner of Education Dr. Randy Watson and Kansas Department of Education Board Member Sally Cauble gathered first-hand information from teachers and students during a quick tour of Great Bend High School on Monday.
September 28, 2016
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A dinner and dueling pianos show, "Fun Pianos 176 Keys," will take place Saturday, Oct. 8, at the Great Bend Events Center. The fundraiser for the Argonne Rebels All-Star Cheer Team will start with a social hour at 7 p.m., followed by a fried chicken dinner catered by Wheatland Cafe at 7:30 p.m. The two-hour show will begin around 8:30 p.m. and is recommended for mature audiences.
September 28, 2016
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Tribune Staff
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Music fans are invited to join the Great Bend High School Panther Jazz Band for Pop and Popcorn at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct 4 for the annual Fall Concert. The concert will be in the relaxed atmosphere of the GBHS Jack Kilby Commons Area where audience members can enjoy munching on popcorn, and sipping a pop or bottled water.
September 28, 2016
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Tribune Staff
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Local News
Since an annual vaccination is the first step in protection against the flu virus, St. Rose Health Center is once again offering its free drive-thru, flu-shot clinic, Site Manager Zena Jacobs announced.
September 28, 2016
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Tribune Staff
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Local News
Barton Community College student Desmund Cantu spoke to college trustees this week, joining the meeting from Ellsworth Correctional Facility thanks to video conference software.
September 28, 2016
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Susan
Thacker
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Local News
HOISINGTON -- The Hoisington Land Bank Board met Monday evening at 6:30 p.m. prior to the city council meeting where they heard a proposal by Housing Opportunities Inc. to partner in seeking a grant from the Kansas Housing Resources Corporation to encourage building median income housing.
September 28, 2016
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Veronica
Coons
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Local News
Pawnee County Sheriff's Office report - Sept. 27
September 28, 2016
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Tribune Staff
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Local News
TOPEKA – Hunting, fishing and trapping have long been important to the way of life for many Kansans, as well as a massive economic boom for the Sunflower State.
September 28, 2016
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Dale
Hogg
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Local News
Cody Smith of the Alliance Insurance Group Monday morning presented a $11,978.36 dividend return check as a result of the county's participation in the Kansas County Safety Dividend Group with EMC Insurance Companies, making the six-year dividend total over $136,000.
September 28, 2016
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Dale
Hogg
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Local News
On Tuesday the Barton Community College trustees gave their official approval to starting men's and women's swim teams next fall, providing that the national athletic conference agrees.
September 27, 2016
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Susan
Thacker
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Local News
This week's Chamber of Commerce Coffee will be hosted by Kansas Oil & Gas Museum, 5944 10th Street, at 9:30 a.m., Thursday. Host will be Marty Steinert with greeters Pete Schartz and Terry Lewis. Coffee, refreshments and door prizes will be available.
September 27, 2016
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Local News
The Great Bend Seventh-day Adventist School is again selling Bithell frozen fruit from Boring, Ore. Orders must be placed by 10 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 2. It will be available in later October or early November. These orders must be prepaid. For additional information call Doris Reile at 620-791-7314.
September 27, 2016
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Tribune Staff
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Local News
Stuff the Bus made its rounds through Barton and Pawnee Counties during the month of August and came to a close last week. "Stuff the Bus has been a part of the fundraising efforts, led by United Way of Central Kansas, for over five years and helps to provide much needed items for their 23 Community Partners in Ellinwood, Great Bend, Hoisington and Larned," said UWCK Executive Director Julie Bugner-Smith. "UWCK Board member Dianne Call, along with Kay Wilbur volunteer their time to organize this event, and then sort all the items and divide them out for each of the ...
September 27, 2016
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Tribune Staff
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