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Rosewood Miracle Workers Aktion Club was in the giving spirit during the Christmas season. Small groups of club members took turns delivering coloring books, crayons and blankets to Great Bend organizations that serve community children.
January 12, 2017
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Tribune Staff
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January is School Board Recognition Month and USD 428 joins other public schools across the state to say thank you to these public servants who are working to make education the best it can be.
January 12, 2017
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Tribune Staff
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Local News
Last March Barton Community College was awarded a contract to serve as a Commercial Driver's License test site. Barton is now officially a CDL test site accessible to the general public.
January 12, 2017
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Tribune Staff
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Local News
Barton Community College will be closed for Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Monday, Jan. 16. Barton's Center for Adult Education and the Shafer Art Gallery also will be closed. Offices will reopen and classes will resume on Tuesday, Jan. 17.
January 12, 2017
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Tribune Staff
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Local News
Each week we'll take a step back into the history of Great Bend through the eyes of reporters past. We'll reacquaint you with what went into creating the Great Bend of today, and do our best to update you on what "the rest of the story" turned out to be.
January 12, 2017
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Veronica
Coons
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Local News
Confusion over the article, "Sheriff shares about guns, drugs and human trafficking," arose Wednesday morning when some readers noted that the age noted in the article was incorrect. Referring to the Personal and Family Protection Act, lawfully eligible persons over the age of 21, not 18, may carry a concealed weapon in Kansas, and after July 1 of this year that will extend to colleges and universities. These institutions have been exempted as the Kansas Board of Regents has endeavored to formulate policies and practices that will offer students the best experience possible under the law.
January 12, 2017
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Veronica
Coons
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Local News
Parent-training sessions have been on the agenda for the Central Kansas Interagency Coordinating Council (ICC) over the years but now it is enhancing its efforts.
January 11, 2017
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Special to the Tribune
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Local News
The numbers are in for the 2016 Trail of Lights and City of Great Bend officials are pleased with the outcome.
January 11, 2017
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Dale
Hogg
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Local News
WASHINGTON, D.C.– Newly elected First District Congressman Roger Marshall Tuesday was selected to be a member of the House Committee on Agriculture for the 115th United States Congress, his office announced Wednesday morning.
January 11, 2017
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Dale
Hogg
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Local News
HOISINGTON - Hoisington residents may see fewer spots on their dishes soon. City Manager Jonathan Mitchell reported to the Hoisington City Council Monday that options for improving the softness of the city's water are being examined.
January 11, 2017
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Veronica
Coons
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Local News
(This article was updated at 9:39 a.m. (1/11/2017) to properly reflect the age at which an individual can conceal and carry guns on college campuses.)
January 10, 2017
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Veronica
Coons
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Local News
Reading and math tests taken by Great Bend students last month show positive progress when compared to test scores at the start of the school year, USD 428 Assistant Superintendent John Popp said.
January 10, 2017
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Susan
Thacker
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Local News
The Barton County Relay For Life will hold its annual kickoff Saturday morning at the Columbus Club, 723 Main, Great Bend. The meeting will be from 9-10 a.m. with breakfast served by the Knights of Columbus starting at 10 a.m.
January 09, 2017
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Tribune Staff
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Local News
The Board of Trustees of Barton Community College will not hold its monthly Study Session scheduled for Tuesday, Jan. 10.
January 09, 2017
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Tribune Staff
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Local News
The Daughters of Isabella will hold a soup sampler supper from 4:30-6:30 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 15, at the Prince of Peace Parish Center, 4100 Broadway Ave. Several varieties of soup will be available. Raffle tickets will also be available.
January 09, 2017
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Tribune Staff
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