USD 470 updates COVID 19 protocols

At its regular meeting, Monday, Sept. 27, the USD 470 Board of Education approved revised COVID-19 protocols as presented in the USD 470 Forward plan. The changes to the district’s COVID Safety/Testing/Exclusion protocols can be found online. These changes go into effect Tuesday, Sept. 28 which means the current mask requirement will no longer be … Read more

Cowley College president gives updates

Cowley College president Dr. Dennis C. Rittle shared his thoughts on the “State of Cowley College” during the Arkansas City and Winfield Chamber Lunch Bites held Wednesday in the Earle N. Wright Community Room. The Chambers teamed up for the event as Dr. Rittle shared information on the College’s local impact, its cost model, paw … Read more

Booster shots available

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment has authorized all COVID-19 vaccine providers in Kansas to begin administering the Pfizer-BioNTech booster shot to eligible Kansans following the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) authorization. The vaccine booster dose only applies to individuals who completed the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine series at least 6 months ago. … Read more

Gov. Kelly urging vaccinations

As coronavirus cases in Kansas continue to surge among the unvaccinated and hospitals face staff and capacity issues, today Governor Kelly launched a new testimonial campaign to encourage Kansans to get vaccinated against COVID-19. The campaign includes stories from Kansans whose lives have been deeply impacted by COVID-19, including doctors and nurses, COVID-19 survivors, and … Read more

K-55 Road closure set for October

KDOT says a railroad crossing safety improvement project will close K-55 at Belle Plaine for up to five days starting Oct. 4. The project involves installing a non-traversable median at the crossing on the west side of Belle Plaine, in Sumner County. During the work, K-55 will be closed at the crossing. So motorists will … Read more

Road closure next week in Winfield

From the City of Winfield: Wednesday, September 29th, the intersection of E. 6th Ave. & High St. Will be closed. This is necessary for contractors to complete repairs at Meyer Hall.

Board views student housing area

With plans to construct student housing on Cowley College’s Sumner Campus, the Board of Trustees had an opportunity to view the area during the annual monthly meeting held Monday at Cowley College’s Sumner Campus in Wellington. The meeting was conducted in the Short Community Room and was open to the public. The Sumner Campus is … Read more

Tiger Magic Baseball Alumni Weekend coming up

Any former Cowley College baseball player from the program’s inception in 1970 through this past season’s team is invited to attend the Tiger Magic Baseball Alumni Weekend on October 22-23 in Arkansas City, KS. On Friday, October 22 a social will be held at Great Life Golf Course in Arkansas City at 7 p.m. On … Read more

Ark City Trick or Treat set for October 31st

Ark City Area Chamber of Commerce says Downtown Ark City Trick or Treat will be Sunday, October 31st from 6pm-8pm. If you would like to participate, please call 620-442-0230, email ceo@arkcitychamber.org, or send us a Facebook message! All candy or treats MUST BE WRAPPED. And we will have Trick or Treaters go in a clockwise … Read more