News Staff Governor Laura Kelly announced a new, updated summary document created from recommendations in KSDE’s Navigating Change: Kansas’ Guide to Learning and School Safety Operations as a reference guide and tool for schools ahead of the start of classes. The document continues the state’s practice of mirroring guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention … Read more
From the Ark City Police Department: Just a quick announcement regarding DARE Camp! Kids are not required to wear masks on the bus – but may, if parents wish for their own children to do so. If parents would like to transport to the camp, just drop a message in our FB messenger, so they … Read more
Cowley College is excited to announce Brandon Burke as its new cheer coach. Burke is a proud graduate of Cowley College, holding a degree in Education with a concentration in Child Development. Coach Burke’s cheer experience started as a member of the Newkirk High School Cheer Team where the squad were OSSAA Region cheer champions, … Read more
The South Kansas Symphony (SKS) at Southwestern College is planning to be back for the 2021-2022 season. Additional instrumentalists are invited to join. The orchestra typically is a combination of collegiate players, community members, and high school students. Many musicians come from the Winfield and Arkansas City area, but others also come from as far … Read more
Athletes entering fifth through eighth grade are invited to attend the Tiger/Bulldog Youth Basketball Camp August 9-11 in Arkansas City, KS. The camp will run daily from 5:30-8 p.m. at the Arkansas City High School. Donnie Jackson, a former Cowley College assistant and new head coach of the Tigers, will be joined at the camp … Read more
Winfield Police Department says they’ve received official word from American Red Cross Kansas that the winner of last week’s Battle of the Badges blood drive is … WINFIELD! The Winfield community donated 83 units of blood, compared to Arkansas City’s 69 units. Thank you to all who showed up and rolled up a sleeve to … Read more
The Cowley County Crimestoppers, in coordination with area law enforcement agencies, have purchased and made available to the public a catalytic converter marking kit. Catalytic converter thefts have been on the rise in Cowley County in the last year due to the soaring price of precious metals contained in the parts. One significant set back … Read more
With the start of the fall athletic season just around the corner, Cowley College recently conducted a volleyball camp for high school age participants. The high school volleyball camp was led by Cowley head volleyball coach Steven Gream and assistant coach Lan DaSilva. Current as well as former Lady Tiger volleyball players also assisted with … Read more
From USD 470: We have partnered with Greenbush, an education service center, to offer the Greenbush Virtual Academy-Ark City. This is an option for students who may need/want to learn from home this year. If you choose to apply to the virtual academy and are accepted, you will remain part of the Ark City Bulldog … Read more
The Cowley College Golden Tigers is an educational program offered to community members who are at least 50 years of age and/or retired. Through classes, day trips, and workshops, it seeks to provide opportunities that promote the social, intellectual, mental, spiritual, and physical health of its members. Enrollment for classes in Arkansas City will take … Read more