The drought monitor report as of April 9 is showing conditions moving from no dryness to abnormally dry for much of Southwest Kansas and we are still mostly abnormally dry. Moderate drought is expanding in the central part of the state.
The Barton Foundation launched the ‘Grow With Us’ capital campaign almost two years ago, and with the finish line drawing near, the Foundation wants to give donors one more opportunity to be a part of the project.
The Barton Music Department will present a choral concert, which will also include special performances by the Barton Jazz Band at 7:30 p.m. April 18 in the Fine Arts Auditorium. Admission is free.
Barton Community College has developed a new help webpage for the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to assist students and parents in navigating the changes that came with the FAFSA Simplification for 2024-2025.
Barton Community College’s Agriculture department invites interested students to learn about career opportunities at the Career Expo from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. on April 10 in the new Ag and Transportation Complex.
Depending where your farm in Kansas, you may or may not think much about soil pH. However, it plays a critical role in crop production and soil health.
The public is invited to a free event featuring a masterclass and recital by acclaimed pianist and Assistant Professor of Practice of Piano Pedagogy at the University of Kansas Dr. Ivy Lu Wang at 4 and 7 p.m. respectively, April 20 in the Dorothy Moses Morrison Chapel in the Fine Arts Building on the Barton campus.
Compared to the last several years, we do have some soil moisture. Some of our area is out of drought, Barton is abnormally dry, and east of Barton county we find moderate drought and a few small areas of severe drought.
The Shafer Gallery will host a reception for its “Terra Et Intus” exhibit from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. April 12 in the Gallery and will feature light refreshments and a talk by artist and Barton Art Instructor Mark Freeman. The exhibit opens April 5 and runs through April 20.
"Dancing with the Cougars" will continue with another dance class for the community featuring a swing dance class from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. April 12 in Studio 34, and all proceeds will go to support Barton Dance Theatre's trip to dance in New York City.