Cowley College is excited to host the annual Sumner County Robotics Competition April 23-24, 2025, at the Cowley College Sumner Campus. This dynamic event will bring together students from local middle schools, homeschool groups, and elementary schools to participate in engaging robotics challenges designed to inspire innovation and teamwork. Students will have the chance to … Read more
Ark City The City Commissioners will hold a special meeting on Friday, March 28, 2025, at noon at City Hall (118 W. Central Ave.) to honor Warren Edwards’ Guinness World Records challenge: “50 States in 50 Days”! The meeting will be livestreamed on the City’s YouTube channel
Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland today encouraged jobseekers and employers interested in construction careers to take advantage of an upcoming virtual job fair. Hosted by KANSASWORKS, the sector-specific fair will be from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Wednesday, April 9. The virtual job fair allows anyone searching for a new position to … Read more
The City of Ark City says Community Cleanup Week is set for April 7th to 11th. City crews will collect only non-household trash from active sanitation customers. Place items by 6 a.m. next to your poly cart on your designated sanitation day. Routes might take longer than expected. There will be no return visits.
Governor Laura Kelly signed on Monday Senate Bill 8, which requires drivers to move over when passing stationary vehicles displaying hazard warning lights. Senate Bill 8 works to protect both drivers of disabled vehicles displaying hazard warning signal lights and other drivers on the road. The bill requires drivers on the road to proceed with … Read more
The City of Winfield says starting today, Tuesday, March 25th, Ranson Financial Group will be conducting door to door canvas for those residents who have not responded to the mail-in survey. Income surveys can be conducted by the community itself or by a third-party consultant to either confirm or challenge the estimated LMI number assigned. … Read more
The City of Ark City says the Northwest Community Center Arkansas City, Ks has been making a positive impact in our community. The Weekly Outreach Program, held every Thursday from 5-8 PM, is open to all members of our community.
The Kansas Department of Transportation is alerting the public to a scam involving fraudulent text messages, known as smishing, that falsely claim to be from KDOT and demand payment for unpaid tolls. Do not click on the link. It is not a KDOT website. Clicking the link in the text can expose victims to financial … Read more
Visit Ark City says if you missed last year’s Easter Egg Hunt, you missed out on a great time, but Pumpkin Pants Ranch is offering two opportunities to celebrate this year: April 12th and 19th, from 9am-12pm, featuring all-you-can-eat pancakes, an egg hunt, and much more. To stay up-to-date on all the exciting activities they … Read more
The City-Cowley County Health Department says the Mary L. Benton Memorial Scholarship is now open for applications! This scholarship was established in honor of our longest serving Board of Health member, Mrs. Mary Lou Benton, and is open to graduating Cowley County high school students pursuing an education in a healthcare-related field. For eligibility, requirements, … Read more