GREAT BEND TRIBUNE More By allowing ads to appear on this site, you support the local businesses who, in turn, support great journalism. Commission talks voting machines, council discusses scooters The Barton County Commission and the Great Bend City Council both meet Monday, and both plan virtual meetings due to COVID-19 public gathering restrictions. The commission will meet at 9 a.m. Monday at the Barton County Courthouse, 1400 Main in Great Bend. The meeting will be open to the public but will also be streamed live due to COVID-19. It will be streamed through Microsoft Teams. Citizens may view the meeting through their own sign-in or by signing in anonymously.