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Arby's sandwich shop serves the community

1 week ago | gbtribune.com | Susan Thacker

While Arby’s sandwich shops are known for serving roast beef and other meat-centric menu options, the store managers also take pride in their service to their communities, according to Dave Storjohann, general manager of the Great Bend Arby’s at 3413 10th St. The restaurant hosted the May 29 Great Bend Chamber Coffee. He’s been operating restaurants for nearly 40 years.
Historic Preservation: Stafford fountain gets a makeover

1 week ago | gbtribune.com | Susan Thacker

A fountain donated by the Stafford Women’s Christian Temperance Union (WCTU) in 1909 has a new look. The fountain was featured following the Memorial Day Veterans of Foreign Wars service on May 26 at the Stafford Cemetery. Kathie Lawrence gave a short presentation on the history of WCTU fountains donated from 1874 to 1930. Now in its 152nd year, the WCTU, based in Illinois, has a record of 90 fountains located in the United States, Canada and England.
Panthers advance to 5A semifinal against BV Southwest

1 week ago | gbtribune.com | Jim Misunas

BY JIM [email protected] — By the time Kansas City Piper switched to its best pitcher, Great Bend built a 3-0 lead en route to a 5A baseball quarterfinal victory over the Pirates. Panther ace pitcher Carson Umphres (8-2, 1.45 ERA) worked around five baserunners in scoring position to earn a 6-hit shutout victory with five strikeouts. "My high fastball and low knuckleball were working," Umphres said. "Towards the end, I mixed it up because they'd seen me multiple times.
Panthers' Beck seeks fantastic finish

1 week ago | gbtribune.com | Jim Misunas

BY JIM [email protected] swan song for Great Bend baseball coach Randy Beck has delivered mixed feelings. Beck's sixth trip as a head baseball coach will wind down his legendary coaching career. "When we started the season, I told the guys, 'let's end on a good note,' Beck said. "It's tough. I've been thinking about it a lot." The Panthers (23-5) will play Kansas City Piper (17-10) at 3:30 p.m. Thursday in the 5A state baseball tournament at Wichita State.
Report: Meals on Wheels threatened by federal cuts

1 week ago | gbtribune.com | Susan Thacker

Cuts in federal grant funding pose new challenges to programs at Barton Community College. The challenges and possible solutions were discussed at Tuesday’s Board of Trustees meeting when Director of Grants Krystall Barnes reported. These include finding new funding for RSVP/AmeriCorps, whose federal funding has been reduced by $400 million nationwide. “We lost our RSVP funding,” Barnes said, adding, “It was a big cut nationwide.
Summer Reading program theme is 'Color Our World'

1 week ago | gbtribune.com | Susan Thacker

The 2025 Summer Reading Program at the Great Bend Public Library kicks off on May 30, coinciding with the Final Friday on Forest event. GBPL Director Maribeth Shafer said there will be something for all ages. For those attending Final Friday, which takes place from 5-10 p.m. in the block in front of the Great Bend Tribune, “you can just come over catty corner and join us,” Shafer said. This year’s Summer Reading Program theme is Color Our World, which means activities will be art-based.
BCC trustees set to renew contracts for 2025-2026

1 week ago | gbtribune.com | Susan Thacker

The Barton Community College Board of Trustees has reviewed 2025-2026 contract renwals for administrators, management staff and head coaches and is expected to approve them when board members meet at 4 p.m. Tuesday, May 27, in Room F-30 of the Fine Arts Building on campus or via Zoom at https://bartonccc-edu.zoom.us/j/85852801703.
Beugelsdijk Chiropractic touts natural healing

2 weeks ago | gbtribune.com | Susan Thacker

Dr. Samuel A. Beugelsdijk, MS, DC and colleagues at Beugelsdijk Chiropractic, 1309 Williams St., hosted Thursday’s Great Bend Chamber of Commerce Coffee. Beugelsdijk described the multidisciplinary clinic’s offerings of chiropractic service, massage therapy, reflexology and nutrition. They serve all ages of patients, from infants (and pregnant women) to teens with sports injuries and hard-working adults. “We’re in ‘tractor back’ season right now, so we’re keeping busy with that,” he said.
Intersection painting splits council

2 weeks ago | gbtribune.com | Susan Thacker

The vote was 5-3 at Monday’s City Council meeting when the administration recommended paying Venture Corporation $59,312 to pave the lines at eight intersections on 10th St. Assistant City Engineer Hitha Kadiyala said the contract will save time and money because the project is being added to other work Venture is doing. The City Connecting Link Improvement Program (CCLIP) offers federal and state funds to cities for enhancing certain roads projects.
Heizer Park upgrade nearing completion

2 weeks ago | gbtribune.com | Susan Thacker

Upgrades at Heizer Park are nearing completion and the official date for opening the Wetlands Waterpark is Monday, May 26. Great Bend City Administrator Logan Burns reported on these and other projects at the May 19 City Council meeting. The Public Lands Department just finished the mini-pitch court at Heizer Park and the coating system is being added this week. Dirt work will start later this week for the bathroom install on June 4. Irrigation will start on June 9.