While the water levels in Barton County rivers and streams has been impressive due to heavy rainfall the past week and a half, the flooding beneath the surface is causing just as much if not more problems than surface flooding has caused. Barton County Environmental Manager Judy Goreham says water both above and beneath the ground is causing havoc for those who use private wells and septic systems. She says if your private water well has been affected by flood waters, contact her office for instructions on how to handle the well moving forward. For most rural residents, if they are [...]

Chad Somers On Thursday, May 30 Councilmember Chad Somers resigned his seat on the Great Bend City Council. Chad supplied a letter of resignation stating he has accepted a position that has independence standards by which he must abide. Councilmember Somers stated in his letter, “It has been an honor to work alongside fellow councilmembers for the Great Bend community. I am proud of what we have accomplished and look forward to the continued success of the governing body.” Councilmember applications can be downloaded from the city website or obtained by staff at City Hall, 1209 Williams, 620-793-4111 or by emailing [...]