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Great Bend Jazz Festival set for March 4
The 23rd Annual Great Bend Jazz Festival will take place at the Crest Theatre on March 4 featuring the 312th Army Jazz Band from Lawrence, KS. Doors will open at 7 p.m. with the Great Bend High School...
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GBRC – A Naturalist’s Life Kids Day Out
The Great Bend Recreation Commission along with the Kansas Wetlands Education Center has a great Kids Day Out program waiting for you. A Naturalist’s Life Kids Day Out will be held on Friday, February...
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Countryside Veterinary Associates earns recognition as 2016 Business of the Year
Press release from the Great Bend Chamber of Commerce & Economic Development… Bill Niederee was an 8-year-old Cub Scout when he toured the former Weaver Veterinary (now Ark Valley Hospital)...
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Dan Bonine honored as the Chamber’s Citizen of the Year
Press release from the Great Bend Chamber of Commerce & Economic Development… It’s been about 10 years since Dan Bonine retired from First Kansas Bank, but a former colleague there had no problem...
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Regan Reif named 2016 NextGen Leader of the Year
Regan Reif Press release from the Great Bend Chamber of Commerce & Economic Development… During the 95th Annual Meeting & Banquet for the Great Bend Chamber of Commerce & Economic...
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Armed robbery reported at Subway in Great Bend
On Saturday, February 18 at about 9:20 p.m., officers from the Great Bend Police Department were dispatched to the Subway at 2723 10th Street, in reference to a robbery. According to employees, a...
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Kari Smith honored with Legacy Award
Kari Smith, Executive Vice President of Stores for The Buckle, Inc., sharing her point of view last year on what it takes to become successful in your career as a young professional. The Legacy Award...
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Hiss-Sherman Wealth Management expands to Wichita
Advisors Pictured (left to right): Dennis Sherman, Bob Hiss, Matt Hiss, and Tiffany Dick. Hiss-Sherman Wealth Management recently announced the acquisition of their newest office in Kansas. In December...
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Mike Boys appointed back on the Great Bend City Council
The Great Bend City Council had two months to find a replacement for Mike Zinn on the board after he withdrew his seat at the January 16 meeting. The new state statute requires city councils to fill...
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Venture Corporation owner says KDOT problems only getting worse
In May 2010, the Kansas Legislature passed Transportation Works for Kansas (T-WORKS), an $8 billion 10-year transportation program. T-WORKS was designed to create jobs, preserve highway infrastructure,...
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Hoisington Sonic getting closer to opening
Hoisington City Manager Jonathan Mitchell says after speaking with Sonic Restaurant executives, the new restaurant in town is set to open at the end of the month or early March. Sonic, a $1.4 million...
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Great Bend passes special events ordinance after a second go around
Ordinance 4308 It was round two Monday night at the Great Bend City Council meeting for the proposed adoption of the Special Events Permit Process Ordinance. At the February 6 council meeting, it was...
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Whelans’ generosity supports six local entities
Don and Phyllis Whelan demonstrated their generosity with the local community throughout their lives and now are continuing a legacy of charitable giving. The Donald and Phyllis Whelan Memorial...
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GBRC – Stop ‘N Learn: Cheyenne Bottoms After Dark
The Great Bend Recreation Commission will be hosting a free Stop ‘N Learn Session titled, “Cheyenne Bottoms After Dark” on Wednesday, February 22, from 12:00 – 1:00 pm at the Great Bend Activity Center...
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After a long process, houses on 16th Street officially avoid demolition
2119 16th Street (photo taken in August 2016) In August of 2016, the future of four houses in the 2100 block of 16th Street in Great Bend looked bleak. Great Bend Code Enforcement Officer Stuart Baker...
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Still only one case of possible mumps at Great Bend High School
Barton County Health Director Shelly Schneider says at 3:30 p.m. Friday, February 17, her office was notified of a possible suspect case of mumps at Great Bend High School. Schneider updated Barton...
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Great Bend Kiwanis Club to host 60th Pancake Feed
The Great Bend Kiwanis Club will be hosting their 60th Annual Pancake Feed on Thursday, March 2. The Kiwanis Club has a priority of helping children but also tries to improve the lives of families...
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Burglary alarm triggers drug arrest in Great Bend
On Monday, February 20 at about 1:40 p.m. officers from the Great Bend Police Department were dispatched to 2913 Quivira Avenue in reference to a residential burglary alarm. When they arrived, they...
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Fallen tree limbs still around Great Bend after January’s ice storm
Despite a citywide pickup of tree limbs, there are still remnants from the ice storm that swept through Great Bend in mid-January. An ice storm hit Great Bend and most of Kansas on January 14 causing...
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Cop Shop (2/22)
Barton County Sheriff’s Office Service Log (2/22) Non Injury Accident At 11:06 a.m. an accident was reported at N. US 281 Highway & NE 50 Road. Sex Offense At 12 p.m. a sex offense was reported at...
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