RIBBON CUTTING & OPEN HOUSE: Great Bend Justice Center

The City of Great Bend invites the community to the much-anticipated ribbon cutting ceremony and open house for the state-of-the-art Great Bend Justice Center, located at 12th & Baker. The event will take place on Friday, October 20th, beginning at 10am, with remarks to commence outside the newly constructed facility. The Great Bend Chamber of Commerce is hosting the ribbon cutting celebration.

This moment marks the culmination of the collaborative efforts of the community and the dedicated work of City officials. The Justice Center not only represents a significant investment in the community's safety and well-being but also symbolizes a commitment to justice and the rule of law.

The event itinerary includes the following highlights:

- 10:00am: Commencement of the ribbon cutting ceremony and inaugural remarks at the Great Bend Justice Center with Great Bend Chamber of Commerce President Megan Barfield, Great Bend City Administrator Brandon Anderson, Police Chief Steve Haulmark, and Mayor Cody Schmidt.

- Following the ribbon cutting, guests are invited inside for a ceremonial dedication of the new municipal court room, dedicated in honor of retired city attorney Bob Suelter. Suelter retired in November 2021 after 42 years as the City Attorney.

- Post-dedication, attendees will have the opportunity for guided tours of the facility and enjoy refreshments, allowing an up-close look at the new 20,000-square-foot Great Bend Justice Center, which houses the police department and municipal court.