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Third graders tour BCHS Museum for Pioneer Day 2025

1 week ago | gbtribune.com | Susan Thacker

Wednesday was Pioneer Day at the Barton County Historical Society Museum and Village. Third graders from across the county came for guided tours of the buildings at 85 South U.S. 281 in Great Bend that include a one-room school house, post office and other historic buildings. Usually there are outdoor activities as well but everything moved indoors this year because of the rain. Students moved from building to building, with old-time hand bells ringing when it was time for their next session.
GBED seeks vendors for Big Bend Bash May 30

1 week ago | gbtribune.com | Susan Thacker

Final Fridays are back and Great Bend Economic Development is looking ahead to the May 30 event. GBED Executive Director Sara Arnberger reported on this and other news at Monday’s Great Bend City Council meeting. It was chilly outside for the first Final Friday on Forest of 2025 in April, but sponsors counted 433 attendees, Arnberger said. The May 30 Final Friday will be Bat Cats Night. Forest Ave.
Oiler tennis stays red hot

1 week ago | gbtribune.com | Jim Misunas

BY JIM [email protected] — Central Plains state qualifiers No. 1 doubles Paxton Dody/Peyton Dody (22-4), No. 1 singles Camden Stiles (20-1) and No. 2 doubles Nethan Cauthon/Alden Metro (24-2) swept first place at Monday's Claflin Quad Tennis Tournament. "It’s gone well because we won six of our eight regular season meets," said Oiler coach Michael Ryan.
Splash Pad opens in one week

1 week ago | gbtribune.com | Susan Thacker

Tuesday is the last day of school and the City of Great Bend will turn on its Splash Pad at Veterans Memorial Park on Wednesday, May 14. City Administrator Logan Burns reported on this and other City projects at Monday’s Great Bend City Council meeting. The Wetlands at Great Bend Waterpark usually opens the Saturday before Memorial Day but that could be delayed a couple of days if lifeguards aren’t available. Under the worst case scenario, the opening will be delayed until Memorial Day, May 26.
Saturday at Great Bend's Cinco de Mayo Festival

1 week ago | gbtribune.com | Susan Thacker

By allowing ads to appear on this site, you support the local businesses who, in turn, support great journalism. Saturday at Great Bend's Cinco de Mayo Festival The Great Bend Tribune is at the Cinco de Mayo celebration in Jack Kilby Square. The parade is over but music, dancing, food and more continue until 6 p.m. Saturday, May 3, 2025. Latest
GB’s ‘Reading Dog’ Luna retires

1 week ago | gbtribune.com | Susan Thacker

Luna, a Bernese Mountain Dog sometimes known as the “Reading Dog” at Great Bend Public Library, is officially retired. The library hosted a retirement party and ice cream social on Thursday, featuring Luna and her trainer, Glenn Schraeder. Luna never opened a book, but she was always attentive when children read to her. She and Schraeder are members of the Pet Partners Read With Me initiative, part of the Therapy Animal Program.
Prairie Godmothers gather supplies

1 week ago | gbtribune.com | Susan Thacker

The Prairie Godmothers welcomed approximately 50 guests to their Sip ‘n Savor Supply Drive on Thursday at the Crest Theater. Participants were invited to drop off donations of personal hygiene items for women in need or make a cash donation while enjoying appetizers, desserts and wine from local vendors. Items will go to partner agencies of the “women helping women” Prairie Godmother Funds of the Golden Belt Community Foundation.
Barton County support groups list - May 2025

1 week ago | gbtribune.com | Susan Thacker

The Great Bend Tribune publishes a list of area support groups on the first Saturday of each month. To have your support group added to the list or featured in a story, contact Susan Thacker at [email protected] or call 620-792-1211 ext. 227. Abuse SupportFamily Crisis Center’s domestic violence and sexual assault support group. Call 792-1885 or the toll-free number, 866-792-1885. Kansas Statewide Hotline: 1-888-END ABUSE Family Crisis Center — 1924 Broadway, Great Bend.
The Center: New location, expanded services

1 week ago | gbtribune.com | Susan Thacker

The Center for Counseling and Consultation is expanding its staff and services, so on Thursday the community mental-health provider hosted the Great Bend Chamber of Commerce Coffee and an open house. The event took place at the new administrative office building at 2015 16th St.“We’ve been growing and are out of space,” said Executive Director Wendy Lockwood. The Center has leased the property at 2015 16h St., which formerly housed BMI, as well as a building at 19th and Washington in Great Bend.
Panther softball captures WAC championship

1 week ago | gbtribune.com | Jim Misunas

BY JIM [email protected] CITY — Western Athletic Conference softball champion Great Bend roared to 10-0 and 7-0 leads to sweep past Garden City 16-4 and 9-3 to complete an unbeaten run through the league. Great Bend pitcher Chayla Prendergast won Tuesday's head-to-head showdown against Garden City's Kyleigh Whitehurst, arguably the No. 1 pitcher in the Western Athletic Conference.