The City of Ark City says with temperatures well below freezing, a slow drip from your indoor faucets can help prevent pipes from freezing. It doesn’t have to be much – just a steady trickle to keep water moving. Environmental Services hasn’t seen frozen meters yet, but with this cold stretch, they’re expecting a few. … Read more
USD 465 – Winfield says who’s ready for preschool? IIs your child turning 3 or 4 on or before August 31, 2026? Are you looking for a fun, engaging preschool experience this fall at the WELC? If so, please contact the WELC @ (620) 221-5170 to schedule a screening appointment! We’d love to meet you! … Read more
Cowley College is pleased to welcome Stanley Cochran as the newest member of the Board of Trustees. Cochran was officially sworn into office on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, and will serve a four-year term through January 2030. He replaces outgoing board member David Stanley.A longtime Arkansas City resident, Cochran brings both deep professional experience and … Read more
Free group guitar lessons will be offered in Winfield this spring to select teens in Cowley County, thanks to the generosity of a local guitar maker. The program was made possible through a guitar raffle held at the 53rd Walnut Valley Festival in 2025, when Danny Ginn String Works donated a custom-built guitar to raise … Read more
We are keeping a close eye on the weather… a WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO NOON CST SUNDAY. Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 6 and 10 inches. Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday evening commute. Winfield says City crews have pre-treated (brined) … Read more
The Ark City City Commission this week approved the 2025 Community Development Block Grant Contractor Guidelines to support upcoming housing rehabilitation projects for qualifying residents. The group allocated $10,000 from healthcare sales tax revenues to SCK Health for uncompensated (charity) care provided to the community. They also authorized rehabilitation work at the Wastewater Treatment Plant. … Read more
USD 470 and ESSDACK, the consulting firm leading the search for our next superintendent, is seeking your input. Your feedback will help shape the leadership profile that guides the screening and interview process. Please take a few minutes to complete this confidential survey. There’s a link to it on the school district’s Facebook page. Survey … Read more
The City of Winfield is featured in a new investment profile from Site Selection Magazine spotlighting Winfield’s growing role in the aerospace industry. The article, “WINFIELD, KANSAS: Kansas’ Next Aerospace Industry Cluster Takes Shape,” highlights how the community’s strategic assets, including the Strother Field Industrial Park and existing aerospace businesses, are positioning Winfield as a … Read more
Winter weather is returning and the City of Winfield would like to remind customers of the steps that they can take to take control of their utility bill by conserving energy. The biggest step customers can take to conserve is by lowering their thermostats a few degrees. Savings tips include: Lower your thermostat. Make sure … Read more
At approximately 6:20 p.m. on January 15, 2026, Arkansas City Police responded to a two-vehicle collision at the roundabout in the 1200 block of East Kansas Avenue. According to a preliminary investigation, a Ford Transit van driven by Kenneth Bowen, of Ponca City, entered the roundabout from the south and failed to yield to a … Read more