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3i Show 200854th Annual WKMA 3i SHOW Draws to a Close
This May 7, 8, and 9, the WKMA 3i Show returned to Great Bend. Exhibitors from all across Kansas and several other surrounding states exhibited their products and services relevant to this area's irrigation, implement, and industry demands. Click here to learn more.

SHOW LONG!

Thank you to all the exhibitors, WKMA, Barton County Sheriff's Department and 3i SHOW volunteers for making the 2008 SHOW a showcase for central Kansas.

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3i Show Ribbon Cutting 08Ceremonial Start – Lt. Gov. Mark Parkinson cuts the ribbon for at the GMC Tent, ushering in the 3i SHOW to Great Bend on Wednesday. The 54th Annual 3i SHOW, which runs Wednesday through Friday, is held in Great Bend every other year at the Great Bend Expo Complex. Right of Parkinson in the photo is Secretary of Commerce David Kerr, who is representing the state of Kansas at this year’s show. The annual show, which is hosted by Garden City on odd years, is sponsored by the Western Kansas Manufacturers Association. Included in the photo are Great Bend and Garden City Ambassadors along with this year’s 3i Chairman and Co-Chairmen and other 3i delegates.

3i Show3i Kudos – Lt. Gov. Mark Parkinson talks about the strength of the farm economy during the opening ceremony of the 3i SHOW on Wednesday. Acknowledging the struggles that farmers have weathered for many years in the market, Parkinson said a strong economy in farming has been long overdue. He congratulated the 3i SHOW on its continued success through more than five decades of putting on the show

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Job Fest 08

JobFest Organizers Celebrate Huge Success

JobFest'08 attracted hundreds of job-seekers to downtown Great Bend on May 1. Thirty-five businesses reserved booth space for the afternoon/evening event held in Jack Kilby Square. Organizers prepared and served hamburgers and hotdogs to JobFest participants, and gave away large prizes. One of the prizes, a brand new laptop computer donated by CPI Qualified Plan Consultants was given away at the close of the community job fair. Read more...

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3i Guy Ron Straub
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Great Bend Co-op

In-Grain: Great Bend Co-op and Farmers Anticipate Robust Ag Economy as Harvest Season Nears
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Injury 20 Years Ago Pushes Pro-Tint Owner into New Career
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May 9 Revolution
May 9 WKMA 3i Show
May 9 GBHS Variety Show
May 10 Barton Dance Theatre Performance
May 10 Cinco de Mayo Celebration
May 10 BCCC Dance Theatre Concert
May 12 Barton County Commission Meeting
May 13 Back Room Concert
May 14 Chamber Executive Committee Meeting
May 15 Ribbon Cutting: Anytime Fitness
May 15 Anytime Fitness Grand Opening
May 15 BCCC 38th Commencement
 
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