Sunflower Diversified nets $47,100 from annual Charity Gala
Sunflower Diversified Services’ supporters raise funds during the non-profit agency’s version of Deal or No Deal at its recent Charity Gala. The central Kansas community showed its support for people...
View ArticleRoad construction in Ellinwood on pace to be finished by Oct. 1
Ellinwood Interim City Administrator Chris Komarek says when the road construction project started on US 56 Highway or Santa Fe Boulevard last August, there were a few hiccups regarding the sanitary...
View ArticleHow the west was settled, west 10th Street refreshed with businesses
Advanced Therapy & Sports Medicine’s new location at 4801 10th Street. East side or west side? For years, the west side of 10th Street in Great Bend seemed sparser to consumers with business...
View ArticleClub 1 Fitness celebrates 43rd anniversary this month
In 1974, Martin Casey had a vision for the Great Bend area. He wanted to provide a healthy lifestyle for the whole family under one roof, and so he founded the Town & Country Racquet Club which was...
View ArticleKansas Society Sons of the American Revolution installs officers
Bobbie Hulse, Kansas Society Vice President. At the recent State Conference held in Topeka, Bobbie Hulse, McPherson, a member of the Sons of the Plains Chapter Sons of the American Revolution based in...
View ArticleBarton County residents can view floodplain map changes at community meeting
The Kansas Division of Water Resources and working groups throughout Barton County and surrounding areas have been reviewing the flood plain insurance maps that have not been updated since 1988. The...
View ArticleDarren Dale turned out to be the right pick for the Great Bend farm show
The 2017 Great Bend Farm and Ranch Expo is all about promoting agricultural technology. With more than 700 inside and outside booths covering 80 acres, the event is one of the premier farm shows in the...
View ArticleCatholic Charities hosts 16th Annual Wine Tasting Event
Want to learn more about wine, but not sure about where to start? One option is to purchase a hundred bottles of wine, invite some friends over and start sipping away in the privacy of your home. But...
View ArticleCherry Village raising funds for computer to help with anxiety, dementia
When Pam Lewis learned about a resource that could enhance the quality of life for Cherry Village Benevolence residents, she began seeking more information. The result is a fundraising campaign for a...
View ArticleSleep Lab opens in Great Bend this week
PM Sleep Lab opens in Great Bend, KS this week at 3520 Lakin Ave, Ste. 105, Great Bend to service patients and physicians who suffer from one of the more than 84 different sleep disorders, such as...
View ArticleLancaster completes St. Rose rehab, continues exercising at gym
Larry Lancaster of Great Bend demonstrates part of his earlier St. Rose Cardiac Rehab regimen, while Mike Penn, R.N., takes his pulse. Both menwant to share information to encourage other heart...
View ArticleGBRC – Stop ‘N Learn: Notable Naturalists
The Great Bend Recreation Commission will be hosting a free Stop ‘N Learn Session titled “Notable Naturalists” on Wednesday, March 29, from 12:00 – 1:00 pm at the Great Bend Activity Center (2715...
View Article7th Annual Kans for Kids Radiothon is this Friday
Kans for Kids volunteers take pledges during a previous radiothon. Kans for Kids Fighting Cancer has one simple mission…to provide funding for families in Barton County and Russell County with children...
View ArticleUSD 428 makes it official, Thexton to be named next superintendent
USD 428 school board president, Joyce Carter (left) next to Interim Superintendent Khris Thexton at Thursday’s luncheon. With matching words of encouragement and approval, the USD 428 Board of...
View ArticleKans For Kids Radiothon is on the air! Support kids like Dade Cannon!
Dade Cannon listening this morning to the Kans For Kids Radiothon that’s aired on 1590 KVGB, 97.7 KVGB, 100.7 Eagle Country, Hits 106.9, and B104.3 The Point. Call 620-588-4376 to donate.
View ArticleBarton County Sheriff’s Booking Activity (3/30)
BOOKED: Richard Hoke of Pawnee Rock on BTDC warrant for failure to appear, bond set at $283.00 cash only. GBMC warrant for contempt of court, bond set at $255.00 cash or 60 days in jail. BOOKED:...
View ArticleCop Shop (3/30)
Barton County Sheriff’s Office Service Log (3/30) Non Injury Accident At 7:47 a.m. an accident was reported at 245 NE 30 Road. Theft At 1:51 p.m. a theft was reported at 245 NE 30 Road. Non Injury...
View ArticleKans For Kids Radiothon is on the air! Hoisington Fire Department makes...
The Hoisington Fire Department making a donation during the Kans For Kids Radiothon. They challenged all fire fighters to make a $10 donation. Listen on any Eagle Radio station and greatbendpost.com....
View ArticleProgram coming to Great Bend High School to assist at-risk students
Great Bend High School serves a large number of at-risk students of which 63 percent are economically disadvantaged or receive free/reduced lunches. The Great Bend High School drop-out rate increased...
View ArticleThe Kans For Kids Radiothon is on the air! Roosevelt Elementary in Hoisington...
Students from Roosevelt Elementary School in Hoisington collect aluminum cans during a can drive to donate to Kans For Kids Fighting Cancer. The 7th Annual Kans For Kids Radiothon continues until 6...
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