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Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland encourages jobseekers and employers to take part in the Statewide Virtual Job Fair, hosted by KANSASWORKS, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Wednesday, January 22. The virtual job fair allows for anyone searching for a position to fill out applications, chat live and interview virtually with participating … Read more

Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach and attorneys general from Louisiana, Ohio, and West Virginia filed a lawsuit against the Biden administration in Louisiana District Court to stop the U.S. Census Bureau from counting illegal aliens for reapportionment purposes in 2030. According to the lawsuit, the U.S. Census Bureau’s existing residence rule unlawfully requires counting illegal … Read more

The City of Ark City says sanitation services will be adjusted on Monday, January 20, 2025, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. That’s a federal holiday. Most government offices are closed.

Cowley College is thrilled to announce that Cowley College placed 3rd globally in Anthology’s Fix Your Content Day 2024! In just 24 hours, our dedicated faculty and staff made 650+ improvements to digital course materials, making online learning more inclusive and accessible for all students.

Winfield schools superintendent Tricia Reiser has updated the PowerSchool data breach that they learned about last week. She says they have learned that the breach has affected the district’s data. She says the IT department has identified the data that was involved in the breach, and they are working with PowerSchool to address the situation … Read more

January is Radon Action Month in the state of Kansas and the Health Department is partnering with the Cowley County Extension Office to provide radon testing kits to homeowners free of charge. Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas that seeps from the ground, where it can accumulate inside the home. Long- term exposure to … Read more

During the January 7, 2025, City Commission meeting, Chad Beeson officially began his term as Arkansas City’s newest mayor. Commissioner Tad Stover was also selected to serve as vice mayor for the upcoming year. The meeting included a heartfelt acknowledgment of outgoing Mayor Jay Warren, who served in the role throughout 2024. Warren, a City … Read more

Join the city of Ark City for a Town Hall Meeting! When: Tuesday, January 14th, 5:15 PM – 6:15 PM Where: Arkansas City Hall, 118 W. Central Ave, Arkansas City Learn about the 2025 Housing Rehabilitation Grant – an opportunity to receive up to $25,000 per home for essential repairs! Common repairs include: Health & … Read more

Next Monday January 13th will be the next Commodities Distribution for the Winfield and Udall area at the Winfield fairgrounds between 1 and 4pm. We will receive a large shipment of food to be provided for families meeting the income guidelines. As always this will be a drive through service with boxes of food placed … Read more

The City of Ark City says keep Your Pipes Flowing This Winter! With cold temperatures settling in, don’t let frozen pipes ruin your day! Here are some quick tips to prevent freezing: Let your faucets drip to keep water moving. Add a heater or insulation to cold spaces, like basements or garages. In case of … Read more