A major topic of interest in our area, especially with Cheyenne Bottoms and Quivira in our area, is conserving groundwater.
Those wanting to help a great cause and catch some exciting basketball action will have the opportunity to do both as part of Barton’s Phi Theta Kappa Chapter’s Food Drive from 2-5:30 p.m. Feb. 24 in the Kirkman Gym during the Cougar basketball games, and those bringing five items or more will gain free entry.
Barton Community College will host an informational fair about a new statewide education apprenticeship program created by the Kansas Department of Education (KSDE) from 6:30-8 p.m. on Feb. 15 in the Cavanaugh Room in the Barton Library, and a virtual fair will be held Feb. 26.
Barton Community College’s Center for Adult Education will soon begin another nine-week session of classes. However, orientation days are required before starting the classes.
Barton Community College will host a blood drive from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Feb. 23 in the Kirkman Practice Gym. Donors will receive a $20 Amazon gift card from the American Red Cross.
This past October, an ABC crew from Nightline visited Ellsworth Correction Facility (ECF) to speak with Barton Community College students to learn about their educational journey and highlight the need for Pell Grants for residents.
Barton Community College and Ellsworth Correctional Facility (ECF) honored the achievements of ECF residents at their annual learning celebration this past October.
Today, in the doldrums of February and heading into March, let’s briefly discuss what causes all plants, but especially our crop plants to flower. It’s more complicated than you might imagine.
During a special Board meeting on Jan. 30, the Barton Community College Board of Trustees announced Dr. Marcus Garstecki as Barton’s sixth president.
Children ages three to twelve who love animals can enjoy a camp full of creative expression led by the Barton Dance Theatre students from 2-5 p.m. Feb. 11 in the Fine Arts Building.