News Staff Get the full Cowley Arts experience at Cowley Collage Day on Thursday, October 16! Spend the day with our Faculty exploring: Theatre masterclasses Music workshops Visual art demos Tours of our arts facilities And don’t miss the Prodigy Awards, happening the same day – a showcase of the top high school art and design talent … Read more
SCK Health announces a HUGE MOVING SALE! We’re preparing for our big move – and that means it’s time for a garage sale you don’t want to miss! When: Friday, September 26th Time: 8 AM – 2 PM Where: SCK Health Primary Care, 510 W Radio Lane Special Pricing: 8 AM – Most items priced … Read more
The SCK Health Foundation is thrilled to announce its upcoming fall celebration, Fall on the Lawn, taking place Saturday, October 4, 2025, from 6 PM to 9 PM. This free, family-friendly event promises an evening of music, food, and fun-made possible through the generous support of the VJ Wilkins Foundation, Evergy, and Ideatek. Held on … Read more
The City-Cowley County Health Department says with the return of Winfield’s world-famous Walnut Valley Festival, thousands will congregate at the Fairgrounds to enjoy bluegrass music. To protect the health of the community and those in attendance, the Health Department will be present at the Fairgrounds in the days leading up to the festival. Our trained … Read more
Butler County says Share your input and help shape Butler County’s future. The County has reached the mid point of the development of an updated Comprehensive Plan and needs to hear from those who live, work and do business in Butler County-this means you! This is your chance to share your ideas and desires as … Read more
The Arkansas City Fire/EMS Department is once again raising awareness for breast cancer by offering specially designed shirts for sale. The front left crest of the shirt features a pink ribbon with the words “Ark City First Responders.” The back design includes the ribbon with wings, along with a Fire/EMS badge that reads “Courage, Faith, … Read more
Cowley College says Fall isn’t over yet! There’s still time to enroll in Cowley’s last 8-week classes starting October 13. Don’t miss your chance-secure your spot today! For more information, go to cowley.edu.
At noon on Friday, September 12, 2025, the City Commission met at City Hall for a special meeting to finalize the financing and equipment purchases for the Arkansas City Fire/EMS Department’s newest fire truck. This project has been in the works since March 7, 2023, when the Commission first authorized the purchase of the custom-built … Read more
Southwestern College is excited to partner with Walnut Valley Festival to bring bluegrass music back to campus on Sept. 9 (compliments of The Urban Spelunkers a band of Builder Alumni) and ALL are invited! On October 23, 1971 The Walnut Valley Folk Festival was born here on campus. The festival is celebrating its 53rd year … Read more
The City of Arkansas City is proud to announce that Phillip and Michelle Bruce, of the 200 block of Kansas Avenue, have been selected as the very first honorees of the new Brighten the Block community recognition program. The Bruces received an overwhelming number of nominations from community members who praised their dedication to restoring … Read more