Great Bend-KS

3 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 4, ISSUE 4 CHARM WITH NITIES If you follow the Arkansas River to the point where it turns dramatically to the east and then southeast, you will find the city of Great Bend, Kansas. Once a popular watering spot for large herds of Bison, the community was established in 1871, and today has a population close to 15,000. With its charming small-town vibe and many of the amenities of a larger city, Great Bend offers an array of quality-of-life opportunities for all who call it home. I