Reminder about USD 470 ballot questions

A reminder from U.S.D. 470 that voters will see two separate questions on the November 4, 2025, ballot. Here’s how it works: Proposition 1 funds middle school renovations plus districtwide safety and infrastructure upgrades. Proposition 2 builds a new Pre-K Center – but it can only move forward if Proposition 1 also passes. This means: … Read more

Take advantage of Kansas Apply Free Days

Cowley College says transfer students – your next chapter starts here! From October 6-8, 2025, application fees are waived for Kansas residents applying to participating colleges and universities. Save money. Continue your education.Reach your goals. Take advantage of Kansas Apply Free Days and submit your application for free! Info: kansasregents.gov/students/apply-free-days

Ark City benefits from HEAL grants

The Kansas Department of Commerce has announced $1.5 million in HEAL 6.0 grants to help revitalize downtown buildings across Kansas-including right here in Arkansas City. Funding can support new or expanding businesses, housing, arts, childcare, or community spaces.

VIN inspections moving

Winfield Police say VIN inspections are moving back to the north lot of our station, 430 E. 9th Ave. through October 16th due to commodity distribution and Octoberfriz Disc Sports Festival. Please enter the lot from 8th Ave. and look for the signage near the north entrance where an inspector will be stationed. Inspections are … Read more

Honor for Southwestern College

Southwestern College is one of the best colleges in the nation to work for, according to the Great Colleges to Work For® program. The results, released recently in a special insert of The Chronicle of Higher Education, are based on a survey of 199 colleges and universities. In all, 76 of those institutions achieved “Great … Read more

Special guest for Burford off Broadway

The Burford Theater says It’s amazing the gifts we have in our own back yard! We are welcoming back to the stage with great anticipation Nick Albrecht for Burford off Broadway! Oct 18, 7pm – Dessert and Show- $25 Get tickets at 620-442-5895 or online @ www.burfordtheatre.com , NE, Nick Albrecht is the current Director … Read more

Cowley College students helping with Habitat for Humanity home

Cowley College’s Construction Trades program is taking classroom learning to the next level by partnering with Habitat for Humanity of Arkansas City to help build a home for a local family. The project, which broke ground on September 18th, will provide a forever home for the Knight family. Habitat for Humanity, a Christian organization dedicated … Read more

Fire officials warn about grass fires

The Cowley County FIre DIstrict says It appears that the fall/winter fire season may be starting, as several local departments including us had grass fires this weekend. PLEASE HELP US HELP YOU. Having a defensible area around your structures will greatly increase their chance of survival. The fuel loads present are greater than we’ve seen … Read more