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Barton Community College Child Development Center temporarily closed due to COVID-19

August 22, 2020
Story by Brandon Steinert

The Barton Community College Child Development Center (CDC) will be temporarily closing due to the identification of an individual who is a confirmed positive case of COVID-19 being present during their infectious time period. 

A response plan was created quickly but carefully as a joint effort between CDC staff, Barton Community College administrators and the various state and county agencies involved with managing the spread of COVID-19, including the Barton County Health Department.

Cole Schwarz sworn in as newest Barton Community College Trustee

August 11, 2020
Story and portrait by Brandon Steinert

Local financial planner Cole Schwarz gave his oath of office and joined the Barton Community College Board of Trustees during the board’s meeting Tuesday evening.

Schwarz said he believes the college is a tremendous asset to Barton County and central Kansas.

Barton Music Department holds Summer Lessons and Virtual Recital

July 29, 2020
Story by Joe Vinduska
Courtesy photo submitted

Barton Community College held its first-ever “Summer Virtual Student Recital” Friday featuring students who took advantage of the brand-new Summer Lessons program.

Summer lessons have not been offered in the past, but in light of the pandemic Barton Music Department administrators and faculty wanted to give music enthusiasts and Barton students the opportunity to take lessons on the instrument of their choice.

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