🌱 See which Great Bend football stars made the 2025 all-state teams.

Good morning to you Great Bend! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• See which Great Bend football stars made the 2025 all-state teams.

Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Warmer with periods of sun, with a high of 69 and low of 36 degrees.
• Friday: Breezy and cooler, temps: high: 44, low: 27.
• Saturday: Clouds and sun, with a high of 45 and low of 15 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!

📰 News we're reading

• Russell's Thielen Selected for KFBCA All State Team (krsl.com) — Two Great Bend High School standouts, Ian Premer and Trenton Kern, have been named to the Kansas Football Coaches Association’s 2025 All-State teams, with Premer also earning Top 11 All-Classes honors. The article lists full all-state and senior team rosters across all classes, showcasing how Great Bend’s athletes stack up against top players statewide.
   

📸 Around Great Bend

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Great Bend

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday December 13

• KWEC Holiday Open House
  Kansas Wetlands Education Center, 592 KS-156, Ellinwood
  9:00 am

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Other local events

Friday December 12

• VFW Post 3111 Karaoke Night!
  City of Great Bend Calendar Great Bend, KS 67530
• Dolley Trolley Holiday Lights Tour
  City of Great Bend Calendar , 1215 Main Street , Great Bend
  6:00 pm

Saturday December 13

• Dolley Trolley Holiday Lights Tour
  City of Great Bend Calendar , 1215 Main Street , Great Bend
  6:00 pm
• Oxford House Chili Feed Raffle
  City of Great Bend Calendar , 4811 Broadway Ave , Great Bend
  7:00 pm

Sunday December 14

• Dolley Trolley Holiday Lights Tour
  City of Great Bend Calendar , 1215 Main Street , Great Bend
  6:00 pm

Monday December 15

• City Council Meeting
  City of Great Bend Calendar , 1209 Williams St , Great Bend
  6:30 pm

Tuesday December 16

• Dolley Trolley Holiday Lights Tour
  City of Great Bend Calendar , 1215 Main Street , Great Bend
  6:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday December 11

• Chamber Coffee - Landmark National Bank
  Landmark National Bank , 1623 Main St , Great Bend
  9:00 am
• MS- 7&8 Girls BB @ Dodge City Middle
  Dodge City Middle School , 2000 6th Ave , Dodge City
  4:00 pm
• MS BB @ St. John
  Ellinwood Public Schools USD 355 Ellinwood, KS 67526
  4:00 pm
• JH Basketball @ Home (Ellinwood)
  St John-Hudson USD 350 Saint John, KS 67576
  4:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• 𝐈’𝐯𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐝 𝐚 𝐥𝐨𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐩𝐞𝐨𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐬.
  Some people come to me because the doctor scared them. Some come because their clothes don’t fit anymore. Some join because the pain is relentless… (Nextdoor Twin Lakes)

• Dillons Food Stores posted a job opening for Grocery Clerk in Great Bend. Apply here.
• Tractor Supply Company posted a job opening for Team Member in Great Bend. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Great Bend here.

🗞 Nearby News

Russell

• Russell Girls Ranked #1, Boys 7th in 3-2-1A; 6 RHS Wrestlers Also Ranked #1 (krsl.com)
• Student and Staff Recognition, Repair Projects Stick Out from USD 407 BOE Meeting (krsl.com)
• James Lee Zamrzla (1939-2025) (indyrepnews.com)

Hays

• My Bird Dog Caught a Broadhead Arrow to the Chest While Pointing Quail (outdoorlife.com)
• Mavs' Mobly named RMAC Wrestler of the Week (gjsentinel.com)
• HaysMed Honors Kaylyn Bustillos, RN, with Prestigious DAISY Award (haysmed.com)

Ok Great Bend! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I could get canned for this!
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