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Leaf curl on tomatoes
Rip Winkel written by: Rip Winkel – Horticulture Agent, Cottonwood Extension District This year there has been a number of inquiries from both within and outside of the office from gardeners who have...
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Driver fine after scary crash at the SRCA Dragstrip
Photo by Cole Reynolds The entertainment and excitement of racing at the SRCA Dragstrip in Great Bend does not come without risks and dangers. The emergency crews and one driver found that out last...
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Easy way to determine if ballgames are ‘a go’ after weather in Great Bend
One of the biggest battles of scheduling sporting events throughout the summer is with mother nature. Rain and storms cause delays or postponements, but the Great Bend Recreation Commission has...
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Midwest schedules meeting in Great Bend to discuss electric rate changes
Midwest Energy is seeking Board of Directors approval for proposed electric rate changes, effective Jan. 1, 2019. A Public meeting to discuss the changes is being held in Great Bend on July 3 at 6...
View ArticleWheat Scoop: African flour millers visit wheat harvest
Flour milling executives from Sub-Saharan Africa are in the U.S. plains states to get the latest information about the hard red winter (HRW) wheat harvest, crop quality and value. U.S. Wheat...
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Great Bend featured in Kansas! Magazine
The City of Great Bend was featured heavily in the Summer 2018 edition of Kansas! Magazine. The magazine has over 25,000 subscribers that were able view and read about attractions and things to do on a...
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Three finalists announced for Great Bend City Administrator search
Larry Collins It will be one of three. The next Great Bend City Administrator will go through interviews and public meet-and-greets this week as the City announced the three finalists. Candidates...
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Midwest wanting to explain rate changes with meeting in Great Bend
Midwest Energy serves roughly 5,000 customers in Barton County, around 1,950 in Stafford County, and 2,200 in Pawnee County. For those customers, the scheduled public meetings discussing electric rate...
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Listen to Monday’s Sports Day show (6/25)
Webby returns for the start of a full week of work as Jim Misunas from the Great Bend Tribune sits in for another Monday. https://www.greatbendpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/MONDAY-4.mp3
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Camp Hope wraps up another year at Camp Aldrich
Camp Hope came to a close last Saturday at Barton Community College’s Camp Aldrich. It was the 36th year for the camp designed for children ages 5-17 that have been affected by cancer. Volunteer...
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K-State & KU players visit with campers in Great Bend
The Fieldhouse in Great Bend hosted a basketball camp June 23, 2018 that included players from the University of Kansas, Kansas State University, and former Wasburn University coach Bob Chipman. Mitch...
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Penka promoted at American State Bank
BUSINESS NEWS American State Bank announces the promotion of Sara Penka to AVP/Back Office Manager. The announcement was made by Amy Maytum, Senior Vice President of the bank. “Sara’s commitment to...
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Day 10, Kansas Wheat Harvest Report
This is day 10 of the Kansas Wheat Harvest Reports, brought to you by the Kansas Wheat Commission, Kansas Association of Wheat Growers and the Kansas Grain and Feed Association. Between rubber boots,...
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Heath competes at Speech and Debate Nationals
Great Bend High School sophomore Patrick Heath competed in the 2018 National Speech & Debate Tournament in Fort Lauderdale, Florida last week. The National Speech & Debate Association held the...
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BCYP members listen to parenting tips at leadership development series
Jane Heeke presenting “Parenting with Courage & Confidence” June 26, 2018. With careers in education, Phil and Jane Heeke have seen a lot of child neglect and abuse from parents. Wanting to help,...
View ArticleLocal students among spring 2018 graduates of Fort Hays State
Local and area students are among the 2,409 who completed associate, bachelor’s or graduate degrees at Fort Hays State University in the spring 2018 semester. Graduates are listed with their degrees...
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Blossom-End Rot on Tomatoes
Rip Winkel written by: Rip Winkel -Horticulture Agent, Cottonwood Extension District Are some of your tomatoes showing a sunken, brown leathery patch on the bottom of the fruit? If so, you probably...
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Great Bend Airfest is getting closer
When the two B-29 warbirds land in Great Bend in September for Airfest, the wingspans combined will be the length of a football field. The event will mark only the second time in 53 years that two...
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The background on the three finalists for the Great Bend City Administrator...
Larry Collins The City of Great Bend scheduled the three finalists for the City Administrator position to tour facilities, meet staff workers, and visit with the media Wednesday. Great Bend is looking...
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Cop Shop (6/27)
Great Bend Police Department Incident Log (6/27) Warrant Arrests At 2:39 a.m. an officer arrested Cody Ward on 3 Smith County, TX warrants at 10th Street & Washington Street. Breathing Problems At...
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