The City of Arkansas City is proud to announce that two recipients were honored with the 2024 Joe B. Avery Community Spirit Award at a presentation held on October 22, 2024, at USD 470’s Avery Learning Center. This year’s honorees are Angels in the Attic, Inc. Cowley County Outreach, and Tammy Lanman-Henderson. Angels in the Attic is a nonprofit organization serving Cowley County by addressing immediate needs and providing ongoing support. Their thrift store, located at 109 S. Summit, and Outreach Center at 410 S. Summit St., fund various programs through donations, grants, and community support from individuals, churches, and civic organizations. Tammy Lanman-Henderson has been a devoted community servant for many years. Her past leadership roles include president and vice president of the USD 470 High School Site Council Committee and on the Arkansas City Police Department’s interview, training, and hiring committee. Currently, she serves as the FEMA Shelter Supervisor at Adams Elementary School and sits on the Board of Directors for the Cowley County Council on Aging.