By COLE REIF Great Bend Post

In June 2022, the Kansas Board of Regents approved a program to create a
common general education package of courses that makes transferring credits
from colleges to universities easier. The program is slated to be implemented in the
fall 2024 semester. 

Another statewide initiative set to launch next fall is to
make the process of becoming an elementary school teacher easier. The degree
plan will allow students’ courses completed at a junior college transfer and
apply toward the completion of a bachelor’s degree at all six state universities
and Washburn University. 

Barton Community College Vice President of Instruction
Elaine Simmons said this is a popular idea with KBOR as she discussed the
initiative with Barton Trustees member Gary Burke.


"This will not be the only degree that comes to us this way, I promise you," said Simmons. "There are more coming."

"I think that is a good idea," said Burke. "This should eliminate some of the hassles that parents have with their kids getting 60 hours and only 40 of them transferring."

Simmons assumed KBOR is starting with the seamless transition for elementary
education degrees based on the need of those teachers throughout the state.


Barton Vice President of Student Services Angie Maddy said there will be one
version of the associate degree, so it will no longer matter which university
the student is attending after completing their time at Barton.


"It would matter in advisement if someone came and said they wanted to graduate from Barton, do elementary education and transfer to Kansas State University as opposed to Wichita State University or Fort Hays State University," said Maddy. "I had an advisee that the whole time she was going to school at Barton she planned on going to Fort Hays later. In her last semester, she decided to go to K-State. If she were in elementary education under this new system, that exact same preparation would prepare her for entering K-State the same way."

Barton would be required to submit a written commitment to offer the degree,
submit a degree check sheet for approval, develop new courses and add a new
program in the KBOR inventory system.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;

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 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>By COLE REIF Great Bend PostIn June 2022, the Kansas Board of Regents approved a program to create a
common general education package of courses that makes transferring credits
from colleges to universities easier. The program is slated to be implemented in the
fall 2024 semester. Another statewide initiative set to launch next fall is to
make the process of becoming an elementary school teacher easier. The degree
plan will allow students’ courses completed at a junior college transfer and
apply toward the completion of a bachelor’s degree at all six state universities
and Washburn University. Barton Community College Vice President of Instruction
Elaine Simmons said this is a popular idea with KBOR as she discussed the
initiative with Barton Trustees member Gary Burke.
"This will not be the only degree that comes to us this way, I promise you," said Simmons. "There are more coming.""I think that is a good idea," said Burke. "This should eliminate some of the hassles that parents have with their kids getting 60 hours and only 40 of them transferring."Simmons assumed KBOR is starting with the seamless transition for elementary
education degrees based on the need of those teachers throughout the state.
Barton Vice President of Student Services Angie Maddy said there will be one
version of the associate degree, so it will no longer matter which university
the student is attending after completing their time at Barton.
"It would matter in advisement if someone came and said they wanted to graduate from Barton, do elementary education and transfer to Kansas State University as opposed to Wichita State University or Fort Hays State University," said Maddy. "I had an advisee that the whole time she was going to school at Barton she planned on going to Fort Hays later. In her last semester, she decided to go to K-State. If she were in elementary education under this new system, that exact same preparation would prepare her for entering K-State the same way."Barton would be required to submit a written commitment to offer the degree,
submit a degree check sheet for approval, develop new courses and add a new
program in the KBOR inventory system.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;

Transferring from Barton to become elementary teacher could become easier

Hear this month's Sunflower Show with Eagle Radio's Scott Donovan and guests include the Sunflower Diversified Services Director Shelby Zuniga and Director of Planned Giving and Community Support Cody Harris. The show aired Sept. 13, 2023.

The Sunflower Show airs the second Wednesday each month at 8:30 a.m. on 1590 KVGB &amp; 95.5 FM.

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🎙Post Podcast: Sunflower Diversified Services Zuniga & Harris

Great Bend High School officials feel confident there will be no issues
with Memorial Stadium being open for the next home football game Friday, Sept. 22, but a number of other events prior to that date will
be effected because of construction. 

The $2 million renovations that included a
new eight-lane track and artificial turf have reached a point where the facility
must be closed. GBHS Activities Director Matt Westerhaus said Hellas
Corporation is trying to finish the track around the field.


"They're sealing, leveling and grinding areas of the asphalt to make sure that is ready to go before they put the track surface on," said Westerhaus. "Then they will start the first layer of the track. Since the temperatures are little less than they were a week and a half ago, the cure time of that is about 48 hours. We're just ensuring that this is enough time to get that first layer down and cured."

<a href="https://greatbendpost.com/posts/eb673e27-7d9d-45c9-8d60-5a450b66c40a">RELATED STORY: GBHS Memorial Stadium track construction impacts</a>

Because of the closure, a Great Bend Middle School football game was moved to
the middle school field, as were youth football games. A freshman and junior
varsity game was moved to play at Buhler. 

The track was last replaced in 2004,
and the turf was last replaced in 2008. The cost of having a great facility is
sometimes having to wait.


"Unfortunately when dealing with construction, there are some time deadlines that are not met that you have to deal with," said Westerhaus. "You just hope when you start the process that it all gets finished so you don't have to make changes. We'll get through it. Once it's all done, it's going to be a great facility."

USD 428 asks the public to refrain from entering Memorial Stadium for the time
being both during school and after hours.

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 </figure>Great Bend PostGreat Bend High School officials feel confident there will be no issues
with Memorial Stadium being open for the next home football game Friday, Sept. 22, but a number of other events prior to that date will
be effected because of construction. The $2 million renovations that included a
new eight-lane track and artificial turf have reached a point where the facility
must be closed. GBHS Activities Director Matt Westerhaus said Hellas
Corporation is trying to finish the track around the field.
"They're sealing, leveling and grinding areas of the asphalt to make sure that is ready to go before they put the track surface on," said Westerhaus. "Then they will start the first layer of the track. Since the temperatures are little less than they were a week and a half ago, the cure time of that is about 48 hours. We're just ensuring that this is enough time to get that first layer down and cured."<a href="https://greatbendpost.com/posts/eb673e27-7d9d-45c9-8d60-5a450b66c40a">RELATED STORY: GBHS Memorial Stadium track construction impacts</a>Because of the closure, a Great Bend Middle School football game was moved to
the middle school field, as were youth football games. A freshman and junior
varsity game was moved to play at Buhler. The track was last replaced in 2004,
and the turf was last replaced in 2008. The cost of having a great facility is
sometimes having to wait.
"Unfortunately when dealing with construction, there are some time deadlines that are not met that you have to deal with," said Westerhaus. "You just hope when you start the process that it all gets finished so you don't have to make changes. We'll get through it. Once it's all done, it's going to be a great facility."USD 428 asks the public to refrain from entering Memorial Stadium for the time
being both during school and after hours.

GBHS confident in stadium construction completion before next home game

Year number 10 of state baseball being hosted in Great Bend is
coming in 2024. The Kansas State High School Activities Association announced
their agreement with the Great Bend Recreation Commission that the Class 2-1A
State Baseball Championships will be held at the Great Bend Sports Complex next
May. 

Great Bend Rec Director Chris Umphres said the agreement has been a good
fit for the city.


"We've had it for quite a while, and they're coming again," said Umphres. "That's a good partnership we have with the school district and the city. It's another good event."

The dates of the next state tournament are May 23-24, 2024. Great Bend was
chosen along with Manhattan, Salina, Wichita and Lawrence as host sites in
2024.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>By COLE REIF Great Bend PostYear number 10 of state baseball being hosted in Great Bend is
coming in 2024. The Kansas State High School Activities Association announced
their agreement with the Great Bend Recreation Commission that the Class 2-1A
State Baseball Championships will be held at the Great Bend Sports Complex next
May. Great Bend Rec Director Chris Umphres said the agreement has been a good
fit for the city.
"We've had it for quite a while, and they're coming again," said Umphres. "That's a good partnership we have with the school district and the city. It's another good event."The dates of the next state tournament are May 23-24, 2024. Great Bend was
chosen along with Manhattan, Salina, Wichita and Lawrence as host sites in
2024.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;

For 10 straight years, Great Bend to host state baseball next May

The new software at Golden Belt Community Foundation (GBCF) is making life easier for current and prospective donors, as well as anyone who wants up-to-date information about everything the non-profit entity has to offer.

“This new system is specifically designed for community foundations,” said Mackenzie Mitchell, development and communications coordinator. “It integrates everything we do including grants, scholarships and fundraising.

“The last time there was a software conversion was in 2005. We are thankful to our board of directors for approving this new system; it is a much-needed improvement.”

Donors can now easily review all the available funds and check on their current status by visiting GBCF’s website, www.goldenbeltcf.org.

“You can quickly make a donation to your favorite charity and/or review the list of other funds,” Mitchell commented. “We always hope to encourage donations to the many charitable causes in central Kansas, and we have learned online giving is a popular way to show support for our communities.”

This is especially important for out-of-towners who grew up in central Kansas but still want to support their hometowns.

“It is now easier for them to stay connected to their roots,” Mitchell noted. “They want to do something for their community and this gives them easy access to meeting that goal by logging on at their convenience.”

Scholarships Teresa Powelson, program officer, noted that during the upcoming scholarship cycle, students also will reap the benefits of the new software. The cycle is from Jan. 1 through March 15.

“If a student doesn’t know what scholarships are available, they don’t have to be overwhelmed,” Powelson said. “On the scholarship portal, they will be able to fill out what is called a ‘common application.’

“They will then learn what scholarships they are eligible to apply for,” she explained. “It matches students to scholarships.”

While many people want to take advantage of this new technology, Powelson and her colleagues understand if someone would rather call or email, or stop into the office for a chat.

“We want to accommodate everyone who is interested in learning more about GBCF and ways to support their communities,” Powelson said. “While we enjoy meeting our neighbors face to face, we realize schedules are tight and the 24/7 availability of the website is attractive for many people.”

At more than $30 million in total assets and more than 200 funds under management, the Golden Belt Community Foundation has been connecting people who care to causes that matter since 1996. Golden Belt Community Foundation exists to provide non-profit organizations in central Kansas with a permanent source of support and to serve as a vehicle for charitable giving for donors. GBCF serves the counties of Barton, Pawnee, Rush, and Stafford. For more information about Golden Belt Community Foundation, call (620) 792-3000 or visit their website at www.goldenbeltcf.org.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/9/1694628014841.jpeg" alt="Golden Belt Community Foundation staff members familiarize themselves with new software that will benefit donors and scholarship applicants. From left to right are Linda Chisholm, Mackenzie Mitchell and Teresa Powelson." />
 <figcaption>Golden Belt Community Foundation staff members familiarize themselves with new software that will benefit donors and scholarship applicants. From left to right are Linda Chisholm, Mackenzie Mitchell and Teresa Powelson.</figcaption>
 </figure>The new software at Golden Belt Community Foundation (GBCF) is making life easier for current and prospective donors, as well as anyone who wants up-to-date information about everything the non-profit entity has to offer.“This new system is specifically designed for community foundations,” said Mackenzie Mitchell, development and communications coordinator. “It integrates everything we do including grants, scholarships and fundraising.“The last time there was a software conversion was in 2005. We are thankful to our board of directors for approving this new system; it is a much-needed improvement.”Donors can now easily review all the available funds and check on their current status by visiting GBCF’s website, www.goldenbeltcf.org.“You can quickly make a donation to your favorite charity and/or review the list of other funds,” Mitchell commented. “We always hope to encourage donations to the many charitable causes in central Kansas, and we have learned online giving is a popular way to show support for our communities.”This is especially important for out-of-towners who grew up in central Kansas but still want to support their hometowns.“It is now easier for them to stay connected to their roots,” Mitchell noted. “They want to do something for their community and this gives them easy access to meeting that goal by logging on at their convenience.”Scholarships Teresa Powelson, program officer, noted that during the upcoming scholarship cycle, students also will reap the benefits of the new software. The cycle is from Jan. 1 through March 15.“If a student doesn’t know what scholarships are available, they don’t have to be overwhelmed,” Powelson said. “On the scholarship portal, they will be able to fill out what is called a ‘common application.’“They will then learn what scholarships they are eligible to apply for,” she explained. “It matches students to scholarships.”While many people want to take advantage of this new technology, Powelson and her colleagues understand if someone would rather call or email, or stop into the office for a chat.“We want to accommodate everyone who is interested in learning more about GBCF and ways to support their communities,” Powelson said. “While we enjoy meeting our neighbors face to face, we realize schedules are tight and the 24/7 availability of the website is attractive for many people.”At more than $30 million in total assets and more than 200 funds under management, the Golden Belt Community Foundation has been connecting people who care to causes that matter since 1996. Golden Belt Community Foundation exists to provide non-profit organizations in central Kansas with a permanent source of support and to serve as a vehicle for charitable giving for donors. GBCF serves the counties of Barton, Pawnee, Rush, and Stafford. For more information about Golden Belt Community Foundation, call (620) 792-3000 or visit their website at www.goldenbeltcf.org.

New GBCF software streamlines process for donors, applicants

Barton County Sheriff’s
Office incident log (9/14)


At 3:08 a.m. a sex offense was reported at 612 Windmill Ln.



At 3:55 p.m. an accident was reported at W. US 56 Highway &amp; SW 40 Avenue.


Great Bend Police Department incident
log (9/14)


At 12:33 a.m. possession of marijuana was reported in the 1000 block of Bake
Avenue.



At 4:50 a.m. a burglary was reported at 2531 McBride Pkwy.



At 5:40 a.m. convulsions/seizures were reported at 2316 9th Street.



At 7:28 a.m. breathing problems were reported at 2701 Coronado Avenue.



At 9:06 a.m. criminal use of a financial card was reported at 1001 Main Street.




At 9:33 a.m. someone damaging a vehicle on the property was reported at 1815 10th
Street.



At 9:45 a.m. a report of wanting to speak with an officer in reference to a
driver who cut her off last night was made at 2716 10th Street.



At 12:46 p.m. ambulance assistance was needed at 1101 Kansas Avenue.



At 1:35 p.m. Tyler Partington on the property again was reported at 5926
Eisenhower. Partington was arrested.




At 4:20 p.m. a vehicle burglary was reported at 1301 10th Street.



At 5:07 p.m. ambulance assistance was needed at 1316 Garfield.



At 7:51 p.m. criminal use of a financial card was reported at 2300 10th
Street.




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 </figure>Barton County Sheriff’s
Office incident log (9/14)

Sex Offense

At 3:08 a.m. a sex offense was reported at 612 Windmill Ln.

Injury Accident

At 3:55 p.m. an accident was reported at W. US 56 Highway &amp; SW 40 Avenue.

Great Bend Police Department incident
log (9/14)

Narcotics Violation

At 12:33 a.m. possession of marijuana was reported in the 1000 block of Bake
Avenue.

Burglary / Not in Progress

At 4:50 a.m. a burglary was reported at 2531 McBride Pkwy.

Convulsions / Seizures

At 5:40 a.m. convulsions/seizures were reported at 2316 9th Street.

Breathing Problems

At 7:28 a.m. breathing problems were reported at 2701 Coronado Avenue.

Theft

At 9:06 a.m. criminal use of a financial card was reported at 1001 Main Street.

Burglary / Not in Progress 

At 9:33 a.m. someone damaging a vehicle on the property was reported at 1815 10th
Street.

Driving / Driver Complaint

At 9:45 a.m. a report of wanting to speak with an officer in reference to a
driver who cut her off last night was made at 2716 10th Street.

Overdose / Poisoning

At 12:46 p.m. ambulance assistance was needed at 1101 Kansas Avenue.

Trespassing / Criminal

At 1:35 p.m. Tyler Partington on the property again was reported at 5926
Eisenhower. Partington was arrested.

Burglary / Not in Progress 

At 4:20 p.m. a vehicle burglary was reported at 1301 10th Street.

Breathing Problems

At 5:07 p.m. ambulance assistance was needed at 1316 Garfield.

Theft

At 7:51 p.m. criminal use of a financial card was reported at 2300 10th
Street.

Cop Shop (9/14)

BOOKED: Gerald Martin on Barton County District Court
warrant for probation violation, no bond.



BOOKED: Laughn Seltmann on Barton County District Court warrant for failure to
appear, no bond.



BOOKED: Jordon Daniels on Barton County District Court warrant for possession
of methamphetamine, no bond.



BOOKED: Dawn Lang on Barton County District Court warrant for criminal damage
to property &lt;$1,000, bond set at $1,000 C/S.



BOOKED: Tyler Partington on Great Bend Municipal Court case for criminal
trespass, bond set at $500 C/S.



BOOKED: Tyler Partington on Kansas Department of Corrections A&amp;D warrant
for parole violation, no bond.



RELEASED: Barbara Demoret on Barton County warrant for possession of marijuana
and possession of paraphernalia, posted surety bond of $1,000 through Ace Bail
Bonding.



RELEASED: Phillip Ramey on BCDC warrant for violation of Kansas Offender
Registration by posting a $10,000 OR bond.



RELEASED: Jordon Daniels on Barton County District Court warrant for possession
of methamphetamine by posting $1,000 OR bond.



RELEASED: Corey Wood on BCDC warrant for probation violation by posting a $2,500
surety bond through Ace Bail Bonding.



RELEASED: Kassandra Bush on Pawnee County District Court warrant for contempt:
indirect to Pawnee County Sheriff’s Office.



RELEASED: Dawn Lang on BCDC warrant for criminal damage to property &lt;$1,000
by posted a $1,000 bond through Ace Bail Bonding.



RELEASED: Ashley Corn on BCDC case for serve sentence, time served in full.

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 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>BOOKED: Gerald Martin on Barton County District Court
warrant for probation violation, no bond.

BOOKED: Laughn Seltmann on Barton County District Court warrant for failure to
appear, no bond.

BOOKED: Jordon Daniels on Barton County District Court warrant for possession
of methamphetamine, no bond.

BOOKED: Dawn Lang on Barton County District Court warrant for criminal damage
to property &lt;$1,000, bond set at $1,000 C/S.

BOOKED: Tyler Partington on Great Bend Municipal Court case for criminal
trespass, bond set at $500 C/S.

BOOKED: Tyler Partington on Kansas Department of Corrections A&amp;D warrant
for parole violation, no bond.

RELEASED: Barbara Demoret on Barton County warrant for possession of marijuana
and possession of paraphernalia, posted surety bond of $1,000 through Ace Bail
Bonding.

RELEASED: Phillip Ramey on BCDC warrant for violation of Kansas Offender
Registration by posting a $10,000 OR bond.

RELEASED: Jordon Daniels on Barton County District Court warrant for possession
of methamphetamine by posting $1,000 OR bond.

RELEASED: Corey Wood on BCDC warrant for probation violation by posting a $2,500
surety bond through Ace Bail Bonding.

RELEASED: Kassandra Bush on Pawnee County District Court warrant for contempt:
indirect to Pawnee County Sheriff’s Office.

RELEASED: Dawn Lang on BCDC warrant for criminal damage to property &lt;$1,000
by posted a $1,000 bond through Ace Bail Bonding.

RELEASED: Ashley Corn on BCDC case for serve sentence, time served in full.

Barton County Sheriff's booking activity (9/14)

Beginning this fall, Kansas will have&nbsp;<a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDEsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOi8va3NvdXRkb29ycy5jb20vSHVudGluZy9XaGF0LXRvLUh1bnQvVHVya2V5IiwiYnVsbGV0aW5faWQiOiIyMDIzMDkxNS44MjY0MzIzMSJ9.JlaZjlK4gFUMf1kSeMNjAlTr9wgj9pegEBhe-LER_o0/s/1303136047/br/225996850089-l" target="_blank">no fall turkey hunting season</a>&nbsp;due to declining populations at state and regional levels. The difficult decision was arrived at by members of the Kansas Wildlife and Parks Commission after hearing compelling recommendations from staff over the course of four public meetings.

“We’ve documented consistent declines in turkey populations over the last 15 years largely due to reduced production levels,” said Kent Fricke, Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks small game biologist. “These trends are not unique to Kansas. States across the Midwest and Southeast have experienced similar patterns in turkey populations.”

Though far fewer turkey hunters participate in the fall season than in the spring in Kansas, wildlife biologists said it remained an important component of overall harvest.

“The estimated statewide fall harvest of turkey was less than 500 birds in 2022,” said Fricke. “While this is a small proportion of the statewide population, fall harvest is an additive source of mortality for turkeys, especially when hens are harvested.”

Over the past several years, Commissioners have approved other preventative recommendations to reduce the impact of the fall season on turkey populations. In 2017, Commissioners voted to reduce the statewide bag limit from four birds to one bird. In 2019, fall turkey season dates were reduced from Oct. 1 through Jan. 31 (123 days) to Oct. 1 through Nov. 10 (41 days).

But not all is lost. Staff continue working diligently to obtain as much data as possible in hopes of one day reversing declining population trends. One such example is a&nbsp;<a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDIsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOi8va3NvdXRkb29ycy5jb20vS0RXUC1JbmZvL05ld3MvV2Vla2x5LU5ld3MvOC0zLTIzLUtEV1AtTmF0aW9uYWwtV2lsZC1UdXJrZXktRmVkZXJhdGlvbi10by1GdW5kLVdpbGQtVHVya2V5LVJlc2VhcmNoLWF0LUthbnNhcy1TdGF0ZS1Vbml2ZXJzaXR5L0tEV1AtTmF0aW9uYWwtV2lsZC1UdXJrZXktRmVkZXJhdGlvbi10by1GdW5kLVdpbGQtVHVya2V5LVJlc2VhcmNoLWF0LUthbnNhcy1TdGF0ZS1Vbml2ZXJzaXR5IiwiYnVsbGV0aW5faWQiOiIyMDIzMDkxNS44MjY0MzIzMSJ9.6o9JcoR4Qngcg2RBaCZVjA6LWlNYxSohH0bezKOBsA8/s/1303136047/br/225996850089-l" target="_blank">new research project set to begin in Kansas in January 2024</a>&nbsp;to examine wild turkey populations and ecology to inform state harvest and habitat management (more&nbsp;<a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDMsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOi8va3NvdXRkb29ycy5jb20vS0RXUC1JbmZvL05ld3MvV2Vla2x5LU5ld3MvOC0zLTIzLUtEV1AtTmF0aW9uYWwtV2lsZC1UdXJrZXktRmVkZXJhdGlvbi10by1GdW5kLVdpbGQtVHVya2V5LVJlc2VhcmNoLWF0LUthbnNhcy1TdGF0ZS1Vbml2ZXJzaXR5L0tEV1AtTmF0aW9uYWwtV2lsZC1UdXJrZXktRmVkZXJhdGlvbi10by1GdW5kLVdpbGQtVHVya2V5LVJlc2VhcmNoLWF0LUthbnNhcy1TdGF0ZS1Vbml2ZXJzaXR5IiwiYnVsbGV0aW5faWQiOiIyMDIzMDkxNS44MjY0MzIzMSJ9.NKHr08bPi4F16Td02-54_-kIzc23pD_MQBHUVDffpg4/s/1303136047/br/225996850089-l" target="_blank">HERE</a>).

Beginning this fall, Kansas will have&nbsp;<a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDEsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOi8va3NvdXRkb29ycy5jb20vSHVudGluZy9XaGF0LXRvLUh1bnQvVHVya2V5IiwiYnVsbGV0aW5faWQiOiIyMDIzMDkxNS44MjY0MzIzMSJ9.JlaZjlK4gFUMf1kSeMNjAlTr9wgj9pegEBhe-LER_o0/s/1303136047/br/225996850089-l" target="_blank">no fall turkey hunting season</a>&nbsp;due to declining populations at state and regional levels. The difficult decision was arrived at by members of the Kansas Wildlife and Parks Commission after hearing compelling recommendations from staff over the course of four public meetings.“We’ve documented consistent declines in turkey populations over the last 15 years largely due to reduced production levels,” said Kent Fricke, Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks small game biologist. “These trends are not unique to Kansas. States across the Midwest and Southeast have experienced similar patterns in turkey populations.”Though far fewer turkey hunters participate in the fall season than in the spring in Kansas, wildlife biologists said it remained an important component of overall harvest.“The estimated statewide fall harvest of turkey was less than 500 birds in 2022,” said Fricke. “While this is a small proportion of the statewide population, fall harvest is an additive source of mortality for turkeys, especially when hens are harvested.”Over the past several years, Commissioners have approved other preventative recommendations to reduce the impact of the fall season on turkey populations. In 2017, Commissioners voted to reduce the statewide bag limit from four birds to one bird. In 2019, fall turkey season dates were reduced from Oct. 1 through Jan. 31 (123 days) to Oct. 1 through Nov. 10 (41 days).But not all is lost. Staff continue working diligently to obtain as much data as possible in hopes of one day reversing declining population trends. One such example is a&nbsp;<a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDIsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOi8va3NvdXRkb29ycy5jb20vS0RXUC1JbmZvL05ld3MvV2Vla2x5LU5ld3MvOC0zLTIzLUtEV1AtTmF0aW9uYWwtV2lsZC1UdXJrZXktRmVkZXJhdGlvbi10by1GdW5kLVdpbGQtVHVya2V5LVJlc2VhcmNoLWF0LUthbnNhcy1TdGF0ZS1Vbml2ZXJzaXR5L0tEV1AtTmF0aW9uYWwtV2lsZC1UdXJrZXktRmVkZXJhdGlvbi10by1GdW5kLVdpbGQtVHVya2V5LVJlc2VhcmNoLWF0LUthbnNhcy1TdGF0ZS1Vbml2ZXJzaXR5IiwiYnVsbGV0aW5faWQiOiIyMDIzMDkxNS44MjY0MzIzMSJ9.6o9JcoR4Qngcg2RBaCZVjA6LWlNYxSohH0bezKOBsA8/s/1303136047/br/225996850089-l" target="_blank">new research project set to begin in Kansas in January 2024</a>&nbsp;to examine wild turkey populations and ecology to inform state harvest and habitat management (more&nbsp;<a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDMsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOi8va3NvdXRkb29ycy5jb20vS0RXUC1JbmZvL05ld3MvV2Vla2x5LU5ld3MvOC0zLTIzLUtEV1AtTmF0aW9uYWwtV2lsZC1UdXJrZXktRmVkZXJhdGlvbi10by1GdW5kLVdpbGQtVHVya2V5LVJlc2VhcmNoLWF0LUthbnNhcy1TdGF0ZS1Vbml2ZXJzaXR5L0tEV1AtTmF0aW9uYWwtV2lsZC1UdXJrZXktRmVkZXJhdGlvbi10by1GdW5kLVdpbGQtVHVya2V5LVJlc2VhcmNoLWF0LUthbnNhcy1TdGF0ZS1Vbml2ZXJzaXR5IiwiYnVsbGV0aW5faWQiOiIyMDIzMDkxNS44MjY0MzIzMSJ9.NKHr08bPi4F16Td02-54_-kIzc23pD_MQBHUVDffpg4/s/1303136047/br/225996850089-l" target="_blank">HERE</a>).

Fall turkey season suspended in Kansas due to population decline

For years, when you told someone to meet you at Pizza Hut in Great Bend,
there was always clarification needed of which one, 10th Street or
Main Street. There will no longer be a choice next week as the 10th
Street location of Pizza Hut will be closing. 

Manager Melissa Koehn said the reemergence
of the buffet to the Main Street restaurant will drive business to the lone
location.


"I'm pretty sure the 10th Street location is closing because of the buffet coming in over&nbsp; here," said Koehn. "There wouldn't be as many people going over there, in my opinion."

The last day the 10th Street Pizza Hut restaurant will be open is
Tuesday, Sept. 19. 
Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, Pizza Hut shut down their all-you-can-eat buffet.
The buffet will return Wednesday, Sept. 20 at the Main Street
location.


"It's all exciting for this new buffet," said Koehn. "I'm ready for it. We haven't had it for three years."

The buffet will be available every day from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. and again
Wednesday evening from 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/9/1694713376719.jpeg" alt="The Pizza Hut restaurant, 4101 10th Street, will close after Sept. 19, 2023." />
 <figcaption>The Pizza Hut restaurant, 4101 10th Street, will close after Sept. 19, 2023.</figcaption>
 </figure>By COLE REIF Great Bend PostFor years, when you told someone to meet you at Pizza Hut in Great Bend,
there was always clarification needed of which one, 10th Street or
Main Street. There will no longer be a choice next week as the 10th
Street location of Pizza Hut will be closing. Manager Melissa Koehn said the reemergence
of the buffet to the Main Street restaurant will drive business to the lone
location.
"I'm pretty sure the 10th Street location is closing because of the buffet coming in over&nbsp; here," said Koehn. "There wouldn't be as many people going over there, in my opinion."The last day the 10th Street Pizza Hut restaurant will be open is
Tuesday, Sept. 19. 
Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, Pizza Hut shut down their all-you-can-eat buffet.
The buffet will return Wednesday, Sept. 20 at the Main Street
location.
"It's all exciting for this new buffet," said Koehn. "I'm ready for it. We haven't had it for three years."The buffet will be available every day from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. and again
Wednesday evening from 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/9/1694711853966.jpeg" alt="" />
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10th Street Pizza Hut closing, buffet returns to Main Street location

Friday A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 72. South southeast wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Friday Night Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 7pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. East wind 5 to 8 mph becoming north northwest after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Saturday A slight chance of thunderstorms before 7am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 79. North wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 10%.

Saturday Night Clear, with a low around 52.

Sunday Sunny, with a high near 83.

Sunday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 55.

Monday Sunny, with a high near 86.

Monday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 60.

Tuesday A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 84.

Tuesday Night A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 59.

Wednesday A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 80.

Wednesday Night A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 59.

Thursday A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 77. Breezy.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Friday A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 72. South southeast wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.Friday Night Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 7pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. East wind 5 to 8 mph becoming north northwest after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 60%.Saturday A slight chance of thunderstorms before 7am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 79. North wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 10%.Saturday Night Clear, with a low around 52.Sunday Sunny, with a high near 83.Sunday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 55.Monday Sunny, with a high near 86.Monday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 60.Tuesday A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 84.Tuesday Night A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 59.Wednesday A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 80.Wednesday Night A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 59.Thursday A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 77. Breezy.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Friday's weather

From Clara Barton Medical Center...

Clara Barton Medical Center is excited to welcome Kortney Traylor, OTR/L, as the newest member to join their team of skilled therapy professionals. As an organization, they look forward to the positive impact she will undoubtedly have on the community as she brings not only a wealth of experience but also an unwavering passion to her role as an Occupational Therapist.

Traylor is originally from Great Bend, where she graduated from Great Bend High School in 2008. Her commitment to both academics and athletics led her to Barton Community College, where she played softball from 2008 to 2010. Then transferring to the University of Kansas Medical Center, she earned her Masters of Occupational Therapy in 2014.

What sets Traylor apart is the deeply personal connection she has to her profession. Her motivation to become an Occupational Therapist was inspired by a close family member’s diagnosis of a rare neurological disorder when she was younger. Witnessing the impact of this condition on her family firsthand ignited her passion for helping individuals regain their independence and quality of life through therapy.

Before joining the Clara Barton Medical Center team, Traylor dedicated nearly a decade of her life to her role at Pawnee Valley Community Hospital, where she worked from 2014 to 2023.

In addition to her professional achievements, Traylor enjoys spending time with her family. She married her husband, Chris, in 2014, a dedicated lineman at Midwest Energy. Together they share one daughter, Emma, who just turned seven.

Outside of work, Traylor enjoys a diverse range of hobbies, including reading, playing sports, serving at church, and cheering for the Yankees and Jayhawks.

Traylor is committed to helping individuals achieve their goals and finds the relationships she forms with her patients to be exceptionally rewarding. Her advice for patients is to trust their therapist and let pain be their guide.

“The addition of Kortney is very exciting for Clara Barton Therapy Services,” said Natalie Bieberle, Director of Therapy Services. “She brings an abundant amount of experience and knowledge to serve patients of all ages and improve their quality of life. Her positive attitude and strong work ethic fit right into our dedicated team of professionals. I am excited to see Clara Barton Therapy Services continue to grow for the betterment of our community and surrounding area.”

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/9/1694633754983.jpeg" alt="Clara Barton Therapy Services welcomes Occupational Therapist Kortney Traylor, OTR/L as the newest member of their healthcare team" />
 <figcaption>Clara Barton Therapy Services welcomes Occupational Therapist Kortney Traylor, OTR/L as the newest member of their healthcare team</figcaption>
 </figure>BUSINESS NEWSFrom Clara Barton Medical Center...Clara Barton Medical Center is excited to welcome Kortney Traylor, OTR/L, as the newest member to join their team of skilled therapy professionals. As an organization, they look forward to the positive impact she will undoubtedly have on the community as she brings not only a wealth of experience but also an unwavering passion to her role as an Occupational Therapist.Traylor is originally from Great Bend, where she graduated from Great Bend High School in 2008. Her commitment to both academics and athletics led her to Barton Community College, where she played softball from 2008 to 2010. Then transferring to the University of Kansas Medical Center, she earned her Masters of Occupational Therapy in 2014.What sets Traylor apart is the deeply personal connection she has to her profession. Her motivation to become an Occupational Therapist was inspired by a close family member’s diagnosis of a rare neurological disorder when she was younger. Witnessing the impact of this condition on her family firsthand ignited her passion for helping individuals regain their independence and quality of life through therapy.Before joining the Clara Barton Medical Center team, Traylor dedicated nearly a decade of her life to her role at Pawnee Valley Community Hospital, where she worked from 2014 to 2023.In addition to her professional achievements, Traylor enjoys spending time with her family. She married her husband, Chris, in 2014, a dedicated lineman at Midwest Energy. Together they share one daughter, Emma, who just turned seven.Outside of work, Traylor enjoys a diverse range of hobbies, including reading, playing sports, serving at church, and cheering for the Yankees and Jayhawks.Traylor is committed to helping individuals achieve their goals and finds the relationships she forms with her patients to be exceptionally rewarding. Her advice for patients is to trust their therapist and let pain be their guide.“The addition of Kortney is very exciting for Clara Barton Therapy Services,” said Natalie Bieberle, Director of Therapy Services. “She brings an abundant amount of experience and knowledge to serve patients of all ages and improve their quality of life. Her positive attitude and strong work ethic fit right into our dedicated team of professionals. I am excited to see Clara Barton Therapy Services continue to grow for the betterment of our community and surrounding area.”

Clara Barton welcomes Occupational Therapist Kortney Traylor

On Wednesday, Sept. 6, at approximately 10:19 p.m., an officer with the Great Bend Police Department observed a male subject, William Dunn, age 30, in the parking lot of Presto, 2337 Washington Street in Great Bend.

 The Officer had knowledge of  outstanding warrants for Dunn. Upon confirmation of the warrants through Barton County Dispatch, Dunn was placed under arrest for those warrants. 

During the encounter, K9 Menta was utilized to conduct a free air sniff, during which she alerted to the presence of illegal narcotics coming from Dunn's vehicle. While searching the vehicle, officers located methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia. Dunn was transported  to the Barton County Jail where he was booked for possession of methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia and his warrants.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/9/1694726149171.jpeg" alt="William Dunn" />
 <figcaption>William Dunn</figcaption>
 </figure>On Wednesday, Sept. 6, at approximately 10:19 p.m., an officer with the Great Bend Police Department observed a male subject, William Dunn, age 30, in the parking lot of Presto, 2337 Washington Street in Great Bend. The Officer had knowledge of outstanding warrants for Dunn. Upon confirmation of the warrants through Barton County Dispatch, Dunn was placed under arrest for those warrants. During the encounter, K9 Menta was utilized to conduct a free air sniff, during which she alerted to the presence of illegal narcotics coming from Dunn's vehicle. While searching the vehicle, officers located methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia. Dunn was transported to the Barton County Jail where he was booked for possession of methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia and his warrants.

Man arrested at Great Bend gas station for drugs, warrants

From bread-making demonstrations to virtual combine rides to wheat foods competitions, wheat is one of the core ingredients of Kansas State Fair traditions. Whether coming for carnival rides, concerts or contests, scout out everywhere wheat is featured at the fair, which runs this year from September 8 to 17.&nbsp;

Check Out Bread Baking Demonstrations &amp; Contests

Cindy Falk, Kansas Wheat nutrition educator, gave her first Kansas State Fair presentation on “Neat Wheat Treats” as a spokesperson for the Kansas Wheat Commission 35 years ago on a similar state in the Pride of Kansas building. Falk will demonstrate the winning recipe from the 2023 National Festival of Breads. Join her on Wednesday, September 13, from 11-11:30 a.m. in the Domestic Arts building to learn how to make the Cheese Lover’s Barbecue Bread developed by Gloria Piantek West Lafayette, IN.&nbsp;

“The creative ingredient combinations, the circular twisted shape and the undeniable taste made this recipe rise to the top,” Falk said. “Join me to learn how to shape the dough and make this cheesy comfort food for your next tailgate party.”&nbsp;

Joining Falk, Wilma Olds from Wilson, will also demonstrate her submission for the 2023 National Festival of Breads - Nutty Peanut Butter Cinnamon Braids. Her recipe earned an honorable mention in the Go Nuts category. Stay for samples, recipes and a gift bag from the Kansas Wheat Commission, Home Baking Association and Red Star Yeast.

In addition to the formal demonstrations, the Kansas Wheat Commission is also sponsoring the open-class division - It’s All About Bread. The category includes entries of sourdough bread, holiday bread and whole wheat quick bread. Check out all the entries in this division in the Domestic Arts building.&nbsp;

Wheaties have collected the annual Kansas Wheat recipe book at the Kansas State Fair for decades. This year’s booklet features Piantek’s winning recipe and the other finalists from the 2023 National Festival of Breads. While the booklet will not be available at the fair, collectors and anyone interested in checking new, innovative recipes developed by the nation’s best amateur bakers can request a copy at&nbsp;<a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001xwXg2dAye0ZTDOH8vnFQ3w1sIA2w5Fdht97nlngdiNzG3B7S5KaMgIPhRCyuDr-Q6xTDLlyudsbOyAkgQidyRdaak4OqBEiopaznipc4a1ABFyfUDtBOUkGgskHKD-sfQnokqXlVz2MQqdA5X30FEaWaAvjQ2TXt&amp;c=1jT6TtWuv8k1F0jKdxlZvo4KSXfiNZqZ7zCBRYl3JRDw6jj-NGJFlQ==&amp;ch=SVJS17rcWTgGg75cCHXxU0ytN7DxzpPt-0CyuDxyRVqUpxEHJZLDIg==" target="_blank">kswheat.com/2023recipebook</a>&nbsp;or check out the recipes online at&nbsp;<a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001xwXg2dAye0ZTDOH8vnFQ3w1sIA2w5Fdht97nlngdiNzG3B7S5KaMgDmTA-nPgNVX3JhDm8em0ytHBfe0RUVUCcWigAbGidBhdORwLsFBRr9j3hp7Cd3c9KCVr9lc55hJCWcS_7HbhHpK2XL3Ve-hmQBe5TkkexG0sI5lR4TT60k=&amp;c=1jT6TtWuv8k1F0jKdxlZvo4KSXfiNZqZ7zCBRYl3JRDw6jj-NGJFlQ==&amp;ch=SVJS17rcWTgGg75cCHXxU0ytN7DxzpPt-0CyuDxyRVqUpxEHJZLDIg==" target="_blank">nationalfestivalofbreads.com/recipes</a>.&nbsp;

Find Farm Fun for Kansas Kids in Agriland For more than 30 years, Kansas agricultural organizations have shared interactive, hands-on activities with the younger state fair attendees in Agriland in the Pride of Kansas building. The educational exhibit will be open for the length of the state fair. Stop by to take a ride in a virtual combine (our favorite), sift different types of grain between your fingers or milk a mechanical cow.&nbsp;

“Kansas Wheat is proud to help sponsor and work this hands-on educational exhibit,” Falk said. “Stop by the Pride of Kansas building to check out this farm-to-fork education for fair-goers.”&nbsp;

Teachers who visit Agriland can sign up for free lesson plans provided by the Kansas Foundation for Agriculture in the Classroom. These lesson plans connect classrooms to Kansas agriculture by learning more about food, fiber and fuel, why agriculture is so important to Kansas and the opportunities for careers in agriculture. Can’t make it to the state fair or Agriland? Check out KFAC’s virtual version at&nbsp;<a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001xwXg2dAye0ZTDOH8vnFQ3w1sIA2w5Fdht97nlngdiNzG3B7S5KaMgIPhRCyuDr-QPUxStTea7D3u_nB7vs98YyqDhmrs-IEYQ_JsKiOksWDwAno-pKOT8uIrXQ_XMpWbIJt9hfub3rLsAXYn2EzbW3V4x-ZvBwsWlH_gqjBQahbaiJ_7UyIbpQ==&amp;c=1jT6TtWuv8k1F0jKdxlZvo4KSXfiNZqZ7zCBRYl3JRDw6jj-NGJFlQ==&amp;ch=SVJS17rcWTgGg75cCHXxU0ytN7DxzpPt-0CyuDxyRVqUpxEHJZLDIg==" target="_blank">https://www.ksagclassroom.org/resource/agriland/</a>.&nbsp;

Check out other Wheatie-favorite exhibits around the fair, including the market wheat show, 4-H Wheat Variety Plot Display Awards, Kansas wheat photography contest and wheat weavings. Make your plans to visit the Kansas State Fair at&nbsp;<a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001xwXg2dAye0ZTDOH8vnFQ3w1sIA2w5Fdht97nlngdiNzG3B7S5KaMgIPhRCyuDr-QlnXC07p3TIOSm_8LbSY3VTQ68f3hkvsozJNp58aBXUms0iIYflBD7qXvLnnC40dh9y-iBA40cskgZXDgdEkgafLkqiYOb9XwhnxFaX25Q4E=&amp;c=1jT6TtWuv8k1F0jKdxlZvo4KSXfiNZqZ7zCBRYl3JRDw6jj-NGJFlQ==&amp;ch=SVJS17rcWTgGg75cCHXxU0ytN7DxzpPt-0CyuDxyRVqUpxEHJZLDIg==" target="_blank">kansasstatefair.com</a>.&nbsp;

Written by Julia Debes for Kansas Wheat

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/5/1684379707210.png" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>From bread-making demonstrations to virtual combine rides to wheat foods competitions, wheat is one of the core ingredients of Kansas State Fair traditions. Whether coming for carnival rides, concerts or contests, scout out everywhere wheat is featured at the fair, which runs this year from September 8 to 17.&nbsp;Check Out Bread Baking Demonstrations &amp; ContestsCindy Falk, Kansas Wheat nutrition educator, gave her first Kansas State Fair presentation on “Neat Wheat Treats” as a spokesperson for the Kansas Wheat Commission 35 years ago on a similar state in the Pride of Kansas building. Falk will demonstrate the winning recipe from the 2023 National Festival of Breads. Join her on Wednesday, September 13, from 11-11:30 a.m. in the Domestic Arts building to learn how to make the Cheese Lover’s Barbecue Bread developed by Gloria Piantek West Lafayette, IN.&nbsp;“The creative ingredient combinations, the circular twisted shape and the undeniable taste made this recipe rise to the top,” Falk said. “Join me to learn how to shape the dough and make this cheesy comfort food for your next tailgate party.”&nbsp;Joining Falk, Wilma Olds from Wilson, will also demonstrate her submission for the 2023 National Festival of Breads - Nutty Peanut Butter Cinnamon Braids. Her recipe earned an honorable mention in the Go Nuts category. Stay for samples, recipes and a gift bag from the Kansas Wheat Commission, Home Baking Association and Red Star Yeast.In addition to the formal demonstrations, the Kansas Wheat Commission is also sponsoring the open-class division - It’s All About Bread. The category includes entries of sourdough bread, holiday bread and whole wheat quick bread. Check out all the entries in this division in the Domestic Arts building.&nbsp;Wheaties have collected the annual Kansas Wheat recipe book at the Kansas State Fair for decades. This year’s booklet features Piantek’s winning recipe and the other finalists from the 2023 National Festival of Breads. While the booklet will not be available at the fair, collectors and anyone interested in checking new, innovative recipes developed by the nation’s best amateur bakers can request a copy at&nbsp;<a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001xwXg2dAye0ZTDOH8vnFQ3w1sIA2w5Fdht97nlngdiNzG3B7S5KaMgIPhRCyuDr-Q6xTDLlyudsbOyAkgQidyRdaak4OqBEiopaznipc4a1ABFyfUDtBOUkGgskHKD-sfQnokqXlVz2MQqdA5X30FEaWaAvjQ2TXt&amp;c=1jT6TtWuv8k1F0jKdxlZvo4KSXfiNZqZ7zCBRYl3JRDw6jj-NGJFlQ==&amp;ch=SVJS17rcWTgGg75cCHXxU0ytN7DxzpPt-0CyuDxyRVqUpxEHJZLDIg==" target="_blank">kswheat.com/2023recipebook</a>&nbsp;or check out the recipes online at&nbsp;<a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001xwXg2dAye0ZTDOH8vnFQ3w1sIA2w5Fdht97nlngdiNzG3B7S5KaMgDmTA-nPgNVX3JhDm8em0ytHBfe0RUVUCcWigAbGidBhdORwLsFBRr9j3hp7Cd3c9KCVr9lc55hJCWcS_7HbhHpK2XL3Ve-hmQBe5TkkexG0sI5lR4TT60k=&amp;c=1jT6TtWuv8k1F0jKdxlZvo4KSXfiNZqZ7zCBRYl3JRDw6jj-NGJFlQ==&amp;ch=SVJS17rcWTgGg75cCHXxU0ytN7DxzpPt-0CyuDxyRVqUpxEHJZLDIg==" target="_blank">nationalfestivalofbreads.com/recipes</a>.&nbsp;Find Farm Fun for Kansas Kids in Agriland For more than 30 years, Kansas agricultural organizations have shared interactive, hands-on activities with the younger state fair attendees in Agriland in the Pride of Kansas building. The educational exhibit will be open for the length of the state fair. Stop by to take a ride in a virtual combine (our favorite), sift different types of grain between your fingers or milk a mechanical cow.&nbsp;“Kansas Wheat is proud to help sponsor and work this hands-on educational exhibit,” Falk said. “Stop by the Pride of Kansas building to check out this farm-to-fork education for fair-goers.”&nbsp;Teachers who visit Agriland can sign up for free lesson plans provided by the Kansas Foundation for Agriculture in the Classroom. These lesson plans connect classrooms to Kansas agriculture by learning more about food, fiber and fuel, why agriculture is so important to Kansas and the opportunities for careers in agriculture. Can’t make it to the state fair or Agriland? Check out KFAC’s virtual version at&nbsp;<a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001xwXg2dAye0ZTDOH8vnFQ3w1sIA2w5Fdht97nlngdiNzG3B7S5KaMgIPhRCyuDr-QPUxStTea7D3u_nB7vs98YyqDhmrs-IEYQ_JsKiOksWDwAno-pKOT8uIrXQ_XMpWbIJt9hfub3rLsAXYn2EzbW3V4x-ZvBwsWlH_gqjBQahbaiJ_7UyIbpQ==&amp;c=1jT6TtWuv8k1F0jKdxlZvo4KSXfiNZqZ7zCBRYl3JRDw6jj-NGJFlQ==&amp;ch=SVJS17rcWTgGg75cCHXxU0ytN7DxzpPt-0CyuDxyRVqUpxEHJZLDIg==" target="_blank">https://www.ksagclassroom.org/resource/agriland/</a>.&nbsp;Check out other Wheatie-favorite exhibits around the fair, including the market wheat show, 4-H Wheat Variety Plot Display Awards, Kansas wheat photography contest and wheat weavings. Make your plans to visit the Kansas State Fair at&nbsp;<a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001xwXg2dAye0ZTDOH8vnFQ3w1sIA2w5Fdht97nlngdiNzG3B7S5KaMgIPhRCyuDr-QlnXC07p3TIOSm_8LbSY3VTQ68f3hkvsozJNp58aBXUms0iIYflBD7qXvLnnC40dh9y-iBA40cskgZXDgdEkgafLkqiYOb9XwhnxFaX25Q4E=&amp;c=1jT6TtWuv8k1F0jKdxlZvo4KSXfiNZqZ7zCBRYl3JRDw6jj-NGJFlQ==&amp;ch=SVJS17rcWTgGg75cCHXxU0ytN7DxzpPt-0CyuDxyRVqUpxEHJZLDIg==" target="_blank">kansasstatefair.com</a>.&nbsp;Written by Julia Debes for Kansas Wheat

Wheat Scoop: Can you scout the wheat at the Kansas State Fair?

Earlier this month, U.S. Rep. Tracey Mann toured the Ellsworth Correctional Facility (ECF) to learn about Barton Community College’s correctional education programming and visit with students.

The tour was led by facility administration, but the discussion centered on Barton’s programming and the students the College serves. Mann was most impressed by Barton’s commitment to workforce education for the students at ECF. He said that the environment that had been created was inspiring.

“I was excited to see the world-class technical education happening at both Barton Community College and Ellsworth Correctional Facility,” said Rep. Mann. “With labor shortages affecting nearly every American industry, I’m proud to see this kind of investment in the future of America’s economy happening right here in the Big First.”&nbsp;

Barton’s Coordinator of Correctional Education Services Nicole Barr was present for the tour and said she engaged in very productive discussions with Mann about the educational environment and the students the College serves at ECF.

“Barton is doing its part to help create a safer Kansas,” Barr said. “Correctional education helps break the cycle of recidivism [committing repeat offenses] and helps offenders successfully and gainfully reintegrate into society.”

Barton has served ECF for over twenty years and has become one of the nation's most successful correctional education programs. The program serves more than 200 students annually through adult basic education, traditional post-secondary courses, and technical training. Students can train in hands-on programs like welding technology, which allows them to gain a skill to help prepare them for a better future once released.

Mann sat down with students in a government class taught by Communications Instructor Peter Solie. He spent some time discussing what he does and the legislation he works on. He also had time to take some questions from the students on various topics.

Barr said that one thing Mann pointed out was all the Barton notebooks, folders, and backpacks the students were using, and Barr explained that those items are part of a deliberate effort to help the students really feel like college students as much as possible.

&nbsp;“We have a chance to help them mentally escape for a short time and experience college,” she said. “It gives them the space to explore their future and what they are really made of.”

Mann also toured the new Agriculture and Transportation Complex construction site on the Barton County campus. Upon completion, the facility will be home to high-demand career programs, including Agriculture Business Management, Crop Protection, Beef Cattle Production, and Commercial Driver’s License (CDL). It will also house the highly anticipated Case New Holland (CNH) Top Tech Industrial Training program.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/9/1694553320951.jpeg" alt="U.S. Rep. Tracey Mann visits with students while touring Barton Community College’s educational programming at the Ellsworth Correctional Facility earlier this month." />
 <figcaption>U.S. Rep. Tracey Mann visits with students while touring Barton Community College’s educational programming at the Ellsworth Correctional Facility earlier this month.</figcaption>
 </figure>Story by Maggie HarrisEarlier this month, U.S. Rep. Tracey Mann toured the Ellsworth Correctional Facility (ECF) to learn about Barton Community College’s correctional education programming and visit with students.The tour was led by facility administration, but the discussion centered on Barton’s programming and the students the College serves. Mann was most impressed by Barton’s commitment to workforce education for the students at ECF. He said that the environment that had been created was inspiring.“I was excited to see the world-class technical education happening at both Barton Community College and Ellsworth Correctional Facility,” said Rep. Mann. “With labor shortages affecting nearly every American industry, I’m proud to see this kind of investment in the future of America’s economy happening right here in the Big First.”&nbsp;Barton’s Coordinator of Correctional Education Services Nicole Barr was present for the tour and said she engaged in very productive discussions with Mann about the educational environment and the students the College serves at ECF.“Barton is doing its part to help create a safer Kansas,” Barr said. “Correctional education helps break the cycle of recidivism [committing repeat offenses] and helps offenders successfully and gainfully reintegrate into society.”Barton has served ECF for over twenty years and has become one of the nation's most successful correctional education programs. The program serves more than 200 students annually through adult basic education, traditional post-secondary courses, and technical training. Students can train in hands-on programs like welding technology, which allows them to gain a skill to help prepare them for a better future once released.Mann sat down with students in a government class taught by Communications Instructor Peter Solie. He spent some time discussing what he does and the legislation he works on. He also had time to take some questions from the students on various topics.Barr said that one thing Mann pointed out was all the Barton notebooks, folders, and backpacks the students were using, and Barr explained that those items are part of a deliberate effort to help the students really feel like college students as much as possible.&nbsp;“We have a chance to help them mentally escape for a short time and experience college,” she said. “It gives them the space to explore their future and what they are really made of.”Mann also toured the new Agriculture and Transportation Complex construction site on the Barton County campus. Upon completion, the facility will be home to high-demand career programs, including Agriculture Business Management, Crop Protection, Beef Cattle Production, and Commercial Driver’s License (CDL). It will also house the highly anticipated Case New Holland (CNH) Top Tech Industrial Training program.

Rep. Mann praises correctional education opportunities at Barton CC

Rep. Tory Marie Blew kicked off her campaign Tuesday for the state Senate in Great Bend. More than 60 guests attended the event at Dry Lake Brewing in her hometown.

“I’m the consistent, common-sense conservative in this race. You all know that if you have questions, you can always reach out to me. I’m truly blessed by all of your support,” Blew told the crowd.

Blew launched a campaign for state Senate after serving three terms in the Kansas House of Representatives. She filed to run for the Senate on August 30.&nbsp;&nbsp;

TORY MARIE BLEW BIO Tory Marie Blew announced her first run for the state legislature while a senior at Fort Hays State University. She was the youngest member of the Kansas Legislature from 2017 to 2021. She is a former Kansas Young Republicans chair and currently serves as the Kansas Young Republicans National Committeewoman. She also serves as the co-Chair of the Kansas Future Caucus under the Millennial Action Project.&nbsp;

Blew holds a bachelor’s degree in business education from FHSU and previously worked as a teacher. Today, she is the Human Resources Director for the family business, Pryor Automatic Fire Sprinkler.

She is a Great Bend native. Blew married her husband, Justin Blew, in 2020.

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 </figure>Rep. Tory Marie Blew kicked off her campaign Tuesday for the state Senate in Great Bend. More than 60 guests attended the event at Dry Lake Brewing in her hometown.“I’m the consistent, common-sense conservative in this race. You all know that if you have questions, you can always reach out to me. I’m truly blessed by all of your support,” Blew told the crowd.Blew launched a campaign for state Senate after serving three terms in the Kansas House of Representatives. She filed to run for the Senate on August 30.&nbsp;&nbsp;TORY MARIE BLEW BIO Tory Marie Blew announced her first run for the state legislature while a senior at Fort Hays State University. She was the youngest member of the Kansas Legislature from 2017 to 2021. She is a former Kansas Young Republicans chair and currently serves as the Kansas Young Republicans National Committeewoman. She also serves as the co-Chair of the Kansas Future Caucus under the Millennial Action Project.&nbsp;Blew holds a bachelor’s degree in business education from FHSU and previously worked as a teacher. Today, she is the Human Resources Director for the family business, Pryor Automatic Fire Sprinkler.She is a Great Bend native. Blew married her husband, Justin Blew, in 2020.

Blew launches Senate campaign with Great Bend kick-off

The general target date for planting wheat for optimum grain yields in Kansas is within a week of the best pest management planting date, or BPMP (formerly known as the “Hessian fly-free”) date. If forage production is the primary goal, earlier planting (mid-September) can increase forage yield. However, if grain yield is the primary goal, then waiting until the BPMP date to start planting is the best approach. Planting in mid-September is ideal for dual-purpose wheat systems where forage yields need to be maximized while reducing the effects of early planting on reduced grain yields. However, due to the current dry conditions, coupled with the outlook of continued drought in Kansas, planting wheat for dual-purpose or for forage only does not seem like a viable option this year.

While the BPMP planting date on wheat yield will hold true for most years, it will largely depend on environmental conditions and disease pressure during the growing season. In some years, earlier-planted wheat does best and in some years the later-planted wheat does best, and these year-specific performances usually relate to the weather experienced in the fall and spring. For instance, early-planted fields in growing seasons with a warm fall might produce excessive biomass that will use an excessive amount of water during the fall. If the following spring is dry, soil water deficit during grain filling then can reduce grain yield. Conversely, a warm fall would favor tillering of a later-planted wheat crop, helping to compensate for this delay. The opposite is also true: in years with an early onset of cold temperatures during the fall, an earlier planted crop might perform better than a later planted crop due to its ability to produce enough fall tillers to maximize grain yield. Research conducted by Merle Witt with late-sown wheat in Garden City from 1985 through 1991. Averaged across all these years, delaying wheat sowing from October 1 to November 1 delayed heading date by 6 days and decreased wheat yields by 23%. The grain-filling period was progressively shortened by about 1.7 days and occurred under hotter temperatures (about 1.5°F) for every month of delay in sowing date.

In dry years, seedling emergence and stand establishment can be uneven. These dry conditions can also lead to poor crown root development and fall tillering. If fields become too wet to plant by mid-October and stay that way through the remainder of the fall, then producers end up planting much later than the optimum planting date. Following an unusual year, producers will often start planting earlier than the recommended date if soil conditions are good because the negative consequences of adverse conditions are fresh on their minds. However, planting early also increases the risk of other production problems including multiple diseases, insect pests, weed infestations, and undesirable growth of the crop to name a few. To read the full article of the many risks associated with early planting and to see accompanying tables with other information related to this article (recommended planting dates, etc.) go to www.cottonwood.ksu.edu

In Summary - early sowing of wheat can lead to several problems, from increased chances of insect- or mite-transmitted viral diseases to decreased emergence due to high temperatures and its consequences on wheat germination of particular varieties and reduced coleoptile length. Ideally, growers should consider planting around the optimum window; but, if planting early due to moisture availability or a dual-purpose system, growers should consider selecting wheat varieties with tolerance to the major yield-reducing factors in their respective region. Growers should strongly consider a seed treatment with both fungicides and insecticides if planting wheat early in Kansas.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/4/1681266655144.jpeg" alt="written by: Stacy Campbell - Cottonwood Extension District" />
 <figcaption>written by: Stacy Campbell - Cottonwood Extension District</figcaption>
 </figure>The general target date for planting wheat for optimum grain yields in Kansas is within a week of the best pest management planting date, or BPMP (formerly known as the “Hessian fly-free”) date. If forage production is the primary goal, earlier planting (mid-September) can increase forage yield. However, if grain yield is the primary goal, then waiting until the BPMP date to start planting is the best approach. Planting in mid-September is ideal for dual-purpose wheat systems where forage yields need to be maximized while reducing the effects of early planting on reduced grain yields. However, due to the current dry conditions, coupled with the outlook of continued drought in Kansas, planting wheat for dual-purpose or for forage only does not seem like a viable option this year.While the BPMP planting date on wheat yield will hold true for most years, it will largely depend on environmental conditions and disease pressure during the growing season. In some years, earlier-planted wheat does best and in some years the later-planted wheat does best, and these year-specific performances usually relate to the weather experienced in the fall and spring. For instance, early-planted fields in growing seasons with a warm fall might produce excessive biomass that will use an excessive amount of water during the fall. If the following spring is dry, soil water deficit during grain filling then can reduce grain yield. Conversely, a warm fall would favor tillering of a later-planted wheat crop, helping to compensate for this delay. The opposite is also true: in years with an early onset of cold temperatures during the fall, an earlier planted crop might perform better than a later planted crop due to its ability to produce enough fall tillers to maximize grain yield. Research conducted by Merle Witt with late-sown wheat in Garden City from 1985 through 1991. Averaged across all these years, delaying wheat sowing from October 1 to November 1 delayed heading date by 6 days and decreased wheat yields by 23%. The grain-filling period was progressively shortened by about 1.7 days and occurred under hotter temperatures (about 1.5°F) for every month of delay in sowing date.In dry years, seedling emergence and stand establishment can be uneven. These dry conditions can also lead to poor crown root development and fall tillering. If fields become too wet to plant by mid-October and stay that way through the remainder of the fall, then producers end up planting much later than the optimum planting date. Following an unusual year, producers will often start planting earlier than the recommended date if soil conditions are good because the negative consequences of adverse conditions are fresh on their minds. However, planting early also increases the risk of other production problems including multiple diseases, insect pests, weed infestations, and undesirable growth of the crop to name a few. To read the full article of the many risks associated with early planting and to see accompanying tables with other information related to this article (recommended planting dates, etc.) go to www.cottonwood.ksu.eduIn Summary - early sowing of wheat can lead to several problems, from increased chances of insect- or mite-transmitted viral diseases to decreased emergence due to high temperatures and its consequences on wheat germination of particular varieties and reduced coleoptile length. Ideally, growers should consider planting around the optimum window; but, if planting early due to moisture availability or a dual-purpose system, growers should consider selecting wheat varieties with tolerance to the major yield-reducing factors in their respective region. Growers should strongly consider a seed treatment with both fungicides and insecticides if planting wheat early in Kansas.

CAMPBELL: Be cautious of planting wheat too early

By MIKE COURSON Great Bend Post

Duane Billinger, a paramedic from First Responder KS in Wichita, routinely checks the AEDs placed throughout the buildings in the Great Bend school district. The goal is to ensure pads are not expired and batteries are holding up. He also makes recommendations. At Monday's board of education meeting, Assistant Superintendent John Popp suggested taking action on those recommendations.

"He, in discussion with our nurses, recognized there are a couple of places - I think one's in Riley and one's at the high school - where it's more than three minutes to an AED. You want to be within three minutes of an AED from any place in the building. So he recommended adding a couple AEDs in those buildings, which we are happy to do."

Great Bend High School Activities Director Matt Westerhaus has requested three additional AEDs to be placed at locations like The Cav soccer facility and school buses. The board approved the purchase of five AEDs, cabinets or carriers for machines, and 3-D signage.

"At the high school, and I believe in the middle school, there's an AED hanging on the wall, but unless you happen to be coming down this hallway, you don't know it's there," said Popp. "We're going to get some signage to point out if you're in an adjacent hallway that there's an AED right over here."

The board voted 6-0 to approve the purchase for $10,448.

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 </figure>By MIKE COURSON Great Bend PostDuane Billinger, a paramedic from First Responder KS in Wichita, routinely checks the AEDs placed throughout the buildings in the Great Bend school district. The goal is to ensure pads are not expired and batteries are holding up. He also makes recommendations. At Monday's board of education meeting, Assistant Superintendent John Popp suggested taking action on those recommendations."He, in discussion with our nurses, recognized there are a couple of places - I think one's in Riley and one's at the high school - where it's more than three minutes to an AED. You want to be within three minutes of an AED from any place in the building. So he recommended adding a couple AEDs in those buildings, which we are happy to do."Great Bend High School Activities Director Matt Westerhaus has requested three additional AEDs to be placed at locations like The Cav soccer facility and school buses. The board approved the purchase of five AEDs, cabinets or carriers for machines, and 3-D signage."At the high school, and I believe in the middle school, there's an AED hanging on the wall, but unless you happen to be coming down this hallway, you don't know it's there," said Popp. "We're going to get some signage to point out if you're in an adjacent hallway that there's an AED right over here."The board voted 6-0 to approve the purchase for $10,448.

Great Bend school district to purchase five additional AEDs

Hear this week's City Edition episode with Eagle Radio's Steve Webster and Great Bend Community Coordinator Christina Hayes and Brit Spaugh Zoo Curator Ashley Burdick that aired Sept. 13, 2023.

The City Edition program airs every Wednesday at 11:30 a.m. on 1590 KVGB &amp; 95.5 FM.&nbsp;

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 </figure>Hear this week's City Edition episode with Eagle Radio's Steve Webster and Great Bend Community Coordinator Christina Hayes and Brit Spaugh Zoo Curator Ashley Burdick that aired Sept. 13, 2023.<div><iframe title="City Edition: Community Coordinator Hayes & Zoo Curator Burdick" allowtransparency="true" height="150" width="100%" style="border: none; min-width: min(100%, 430px);height:150px;" scrolling="no" data-name="pb-iframe-player" src="https://www.podbean.com/player-v2/?i=uqfka-14a594a-pb&from=pb6admin&share=1&download=1&rtl=0&fonts=Arial&skin=f6f6f6&font-color=auto&logo_link=episode_page&btn-skin=60a0c8" loading="lazy"></iframe></div>The City Edition program airs every Wednesday at 11:30 a.m. on 1590 KVGB &amp; 95.5 FM.&nbsp;

🎙Post Podcast: Great Bend Community Coordinator Hayes & Zoo Curator Burdick

On Tuesday, Sept. 12, about 12:25 p.m., a deputy with Barton County Sheriff’s Office was on active patrol and observed a vehicle backed into the trees at the roadside park, Fort Zarah, just east of the City of Great Bend. The deputy made contact with the occupant of the vehicle identified as Shawn Taylor, age 49 of Great Bend.

Taylor admitted to having controlled substances in the vehicle and further investigation revealed the presence of methamphetamine, marijuana and drug paraphernalia. Taylor was placed under arrest and transported the Barton County Jail without incident. 

Taylor was booked on requested charges of possession of methamphetamine, possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia. Taylor has since posted a $10,000 bond and was released.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/9/1694622629397.jpeg" alt="Shawn Taylor" />
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 </figure>On Tuesday, Sept. 12, about 12:25 p.m., a deputy with Barton County Sheriff’s Office was on active patrol and observed a vehicle backed into the trees at the roadside park, Fort Zarah, just east of the City of Great Bend. The deputy made contact with the occupant of the vehicle identified as Shawn Taylor, age 49 of Great Bend.Taylor admitted to having controlled substances in the vehicle and further investigation revealed the presence of methamphetamine, marijuana and drug paraphernalia. Taylor was placed under arrest and transported the Barton County Jail without incident. Taylor was booked on requested charges of possession of methamphetamine, possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia. Taylor has since posted a $10,000 bond and was released.

Drug arrest at roadside park near Great Bend 

Barton County Sheriff’s
Office incident log (9/13)


At 11:23 a.m. a report of cattle out was made at NW 120 Avenue &amp; NW 90 Road
in Albert.



At 1:37 p.m. an accident was reported at E. Barton County Road &amp; NE 100 in
Ellinwood.



At 3:21 p.m. a report of battery was made at 163 S. Elm Street in Hoisington.



At 5:23 p.m. a driving complaint was reported at NE K-156 Highway &amp; NE 110
Avenue in Claflin.



At 5:29 p.m. an accident was reported at 592 NE K-156 Highway.



At 7:26 p.m. an accident was reported at 3108 23rd Street.



At 8:25 p.m. an accident was reported at 8 N. Main Street in Ellinwood.



At 9:39 p.m. a driving complaint was reported at NE 160 &amp; NE K-156 Highway
in Claflin.

Great Bend Police Department incident
log (9/13)


At 12:20 a.m. loud music was reported at 807 Pine Pl.



At 8:44 a.m. a parking complaint was reported on 19th Street.



At 8:54 a.m. traumatic injuries were reported at 3910 Cedar Park Pl.



At 9:45 a.m. ambulance assistance was needed at 2420 9th Street.



At 10:26 a.m. a report of Tyler Partington on the property again was made at
5926 Eisenhower Avenue.



At 11:10 a.m. a vehicle double parked on the east side of the building was
reported at 2300 Broadway.



At 12:31 p.m. theft of money from his account was made at 4708 10th
Street.


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 </figure>Barton County Sheriff’s
Office incident log (9/13)

Cattle Out

At 11:23 a.m. a report of cattle out was made at NW 120 Avenue &amp; NW 90 Road
in Albert.

Non-Injury Accident

At 1:37 p.m. an accident was reported at E. Barton County Road &amp; NE 100 in
Ellinwood.

Battery

At 3:21 p.m. a report of battery was made at 163 S. Elm Street in Hoisington.

Driving / Driver Complaint

At 5:23 p.m. a driving complaint was reported at NE K-156 Highway &amp; NE 110
Avenue in Claflin.

Non-Injury Accident

At 5:29 p.m. an accident was reported at 592 NE K-156 Highway.

At 7:26 p.m. an accident was reported at 3108 23rd Street.

At 8:25 p.m. an accident was reported at 8 N. Main Street in Ellinwood.

Driving / Driver Complaint

At 9:39 p.m. a driving complaint was reported at NE 160 &amp; NE K-156 Highway
in Claflin.

Great Bend Police Department incident
log (9/13)

Noise Complaint

At 12:20 a.m. loud music was reported at 807 Pine Pl.

Parking Complaint

At 8:44 a.m. a parking complaint was reported on 19th Street.

Traumatic Injuries

At 8:54 a.m. traumatic injuries were reported at 3910 Cedar Park Pl.

Convulsions / Seizures

At 9:45 a.m. ambulance assistance was needed at 2420 9th Street.

Trespassing / Criminal

At 10:26 a.m. a report of Tyler Partington on the property again was made at
5926 Eisenhower Avenue.

Parking Complaint

At 11:10 a.m. a vehicle double parked on the east side of the building was
reported at 2300 Broadway.

Theft

At 12:31 p.m. theft of money from his account was made at 4708 10th
Street.

Structure Fire

At 12:58 p.m. smoke in the residence was reported at 1208 Adams Street.

Non-Injury Accident

At 12:58 p.m. an accident was reported at 3511 10th Street.

Structure Fire

At 4:03 p.m. a fire alarm was reported at 3904 6th Street.

Theft

At 4:41 p.m. a theft was reported at 2610 28th Street.

Driving / Driver Complaint

At 5:23 p.m. a driving complaint was reported at NE K-156 Highway &amp; NE 110
Avenue in Claflin.

Non-Injury Accident

At 5:29 p.m. an accident was reported at 592 NE K-156 Highway.

At 7:26 p.m. an accident was reported at 3108 23rd Street.

Unconscious / Fainting

At 7:51 p.m. a report of unconscious / fainting was made at 5848 Broadway.

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