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Members of the Great Bend USD 428 Board of Education plan to tour the district bus barn at 12th and Williams St. at noon Tuesday, Dec. 6. Superintendent Brad Reed said the tour should take about 30 minutes.
November 30, 2016
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Susan
Thacker
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Local News
The Great Bend Brit Spaugh Zoo continues to work with the American Association of Zoos and Aquariums on species preservation and quality care. Although the zoo is not AZA accredited, the association has entrusted it with a 22-year-old Lar gibbon on the Species Survival Plan.
November 30, 2016
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Susan
Thacker
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Local News
Golden Belt Community Foundation celebrated their 20th anniversary with $20,000 in grants for community projects at our Giving Tuesday event. Four projects from each county in our service area were selected for the communities to vote on. Over 2,200 votes were cast both in person and online. The $5,000 grant recipients are:
November 30, 2016
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Special to the Tribune
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Local News
Tuesday was Giving Tuesday, a day set aside to shift the focus from holiday shopping to holiday giving.
November 29, 2016
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Dale
Hogg
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Local News
Sixteen veterans were presented Quilts of Valor on Nov. 25, 2016, at the Argonne American Legion Post 180 in Great Bend. The Golden Plains Quilts of Valor group makes the quilts for local veterans.
November 29, 2016
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Tribune Staff
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Local News
Great Bend High School band students were recently selected for the Southwest Kansas Music Educators Association Honor Band that will meet on Saturday, Dec. 3 in Dodge City. Students were selected from taped auditions in this 22-county district. Band members are Dalton Dicks, 8th chair trombone; Alex Smith, 9th chair trumpet; Allen To, 1st chair mallets; Andrew Curtright, 3rd chair euphonium; and Allison Regehr, 1st chair horn. Students will rehearse during the day and give a 3 p.m. concert.
November 29, 2016
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Tribune Staff
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Local News
A new animal arrived recently at the Great Bend Brit Spaugh Zoo. "Zito" is a 22-year-old Lar gibbon, which is also a new species for the zoo, Curator and Supervisor Sara Hamlin said.
November 29, 2016
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Tribune Staff
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Local News
Last year, shoppers were few on Main Street for Small Business Saturday, as a cold, wet ice storm gathered strength, blowing in just prior to when the much anticipated holiday parade was to start. City officials worked to get the word out the parade would be cancelled as a safety measure. Fast forward to last Saturday night, and the pleasant weather more than made up for last year's loss, as the people of Great Bend began lining Main Street, some even foregoing jackets.
November 28, 2016
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Veronica
Coons
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Local News
For one local man, finding help and support after an accident came in the form of a loving dog named Maverick. This animal is not only a friend, but is a supportive creature that provides the help this man needs.
November 28, 2016
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Russ
Edem
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Local News
BURDETT - The annual Burdett Christmas Party scheduled Saturday is sponsored by the Frederick A. Browne American Legion, Sons of American Legion and the Ladies Auxiliary.
November 28, 2016
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Tribune Staff
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Local News
This week's Chamber of Commerce Coffee will be hosted by Trinity United Methodist Church, 5700 Broadway, at 9:30 a.m., Thursday. Host will be Gaila Nielsen with greeters Melinda Kurth and Pete Schartz. Coffee, refreshments and door prizes will be available.
November 28, 2016
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Tribune Staff
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Local News
Pawnee County Sheriff's report
November 28, 2016
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Tribune Staff
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Local News
Calling it a preemptive strike against potential state-forced consolidation, the Barton County Commission Monday morning gave its blessing to a proposed joint Kansas State University Extension District that would combine extension councils in Barton and Ellis counties.
November 28, 2016
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Dale
Hogg
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Local News
KANSAS CITY, Kans. - Dennis and Bethany McAllister are the duo behind 913 Barbecue, Grand Champions of Kansas City's American Royal invitational barbecue contest. This was their third year of competition, and they beat out 568 teams representing 38 states and 11 foreign countries for the title.
November 26, 2016
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Veronica
Coons
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Local News
Great Bend residents and visitors who converged on Main Street and the Court House Square Saturday night to watch the Home for the Holidays parade couldn't have picked a more pleasant evening. It was a marked difference from Shop Local Saturday 2015, when the parade was cancelled due to icy conditions. This year a patriotic parade theme, "Star Spangled Holiday," honored veterans both retired and serving. Great Bend's Boy Scouts showed their holiday spirit, paddling their way along Main Street. Other activities Saturday night included a drawing for the winner of the Explore Great Bend $1,000 giveaway ...
November 26, 2016
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Veronica
Coons
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Local News
