GREAT BEND TRIBUNE More By allowing ads to appear on this site, you support the local businesses who, in turn, support great journalism. Consider serving on the Cottonwood Extension Board There are four Cottonwood Extension District Positions that will be on the November ballot. While the election is still over six months away, the deadline to file for a position is just around the corner. When the Cottonwood District formed in 2017 our eight-member board was appointed by the County Commissioners in both Barton and Ellis County. So that all positions would not come open at the same time, four members served two-year terms while the other four board members were appointed to serve four-year terms. From now on, all terms are four years in length.