October 2022

Beavers take Barton to five sets in Beaver Dome

Pratt, Kan. - Pratt Community College hosted the Barton Community College Cougars on Monday, October 3rd for a conference matchup in front of a packed Beaver Dome. The Cougars took an early 1-0 lead after winning set one 25-15. Pratt came swinging back and took set two with a 27-25 victory. It was all Beavers in the third set as they held onto a resounding lead all the way until the end with a 25-17 victory. Barton came back in the fourth and won 25-11 to tie the match 2-2. Unfortunately, it was all Cougars in the fifth set as the Beavers were unable to score double digit points and lost the set 15-8 and the match 3-2.

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Family farm expands to include dairy and meat goats in Butler County

Outside of Towanda people can find a family farm that continues to grow and adapt as each family member finds their passion. Varner Farms began three generations ago and is currently operated by brothers Jeff and Calvin Varner, who raise row crops, hay and cattle. Calvin and his wife, Carla, a western Kansas native, have three grown daughters: Amy, Tara and Shelby. When they were younger, those three girls spearheaded their own operation: a dairy and meat goat herd called 3 Varner Girls that’s still running today.

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