News from 102.5 The River

Visit Ark City invites you to the 1st annual Chili Cookoff. It’s Saturday November 29th, 3 until 5 p.m., at Downtown Summit.

Southwestern College says join the Winfield Municipal Band in Richardson Performing Arts Center for a special Veterans Day Concert! It’s tonight at 7 p.m. Free admission. Reception to follow.

The City-Cowley County Health Department says Don’t miss our final Drive-Thru Flu Clinic today. It’s 2 p.m. until 4 p.m., behind the health department at 320 East 9th Street in Winfield. There’s no appointment necessary! Drive up anytime between 2:00pm & 4:00pm, fill out a little paperwork, & get your shot! Just bring your photo … Read more

Cowley County says our new online property tax payment portal is now live. It’s fast, secure, and easy to use. Watch the video on their Facebook page to learn how it works.

VISIT Ark City says it’s time to toss some holiday cheer! Join us for the 1st Annual Christmas in the City Cornhole Tournament! Grab a partner, show off your toss skills, and compete for prizes, bragging rights, and festive fun! Saturday, November 29th from 12pm – 2pm… In front of City Hall (118 W Central … Read more

Cowley College says – Culture. Community. Cowley Basketball. Join us for Native American Heritage Night on November 11 Enjoy powerful Native American dance performances in partnership with Kaw Nation Education Services as the Tigers face Northern Oklahoma College at 5:30 & 7:30 p.m.

The City of Ark City says got pumpkins? Don’t toss them – share them! Our Public Services Administrative Assistant, Janessa, has a few hungry goats who would love to turn your leftover Halloween or fall pumpkins into a tasty treat. Here’s how to help: • Place pumpkins at your curb and let Janessa know they’re … Read more

Winfield High School has recently received student interest in forming a new student-led organization that students are referring to as Club America, affiliated with Turning Point USA. In accordance with district policy and federal equal access requirements, the high school is following its established procedures for reviewing the request. Federal law requires public schools to … Read more

The Aspen Institute has named Cowley College as one of the 200 institutions eligible to compete for the $1 million Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence, the nation’s premier recognition of high achievement and performance among two-year colleges. The 200 colleges were selected based on their student outcomes data, including retention, completion, transfer, and bachelor’s … Read more

The Winfield Police Department was dispatched to Home Lumber located at 1201 Main Street for the report of individuals who had stolen numerous power tools from the store. Upon taking this report, investigators worked with the Cowley County Crimestoppers Organization and compiled a press release seeking information about the crime and identification of the three … Read more