News Staff The Southwestern College theatre department and the Winfield Arts and Humanities Council are cooperating to offer summer camps for youth. According to Allyson Moon, director of the Summer Theatre Festival at Southwestern College, one of the offerings this summer will be “The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe.” Two camps are being offered for performers … Read more
An Ark City woman has been sentenced after she pleaded guilty to one count of unauthorized acquisition of social security benefits. Teresa Grant has been sentenced to three years of probation and ordererd to pay nearly 87 thousand dollars she fraudulently collected in social security benefits for children who did not live with her.
Cowley College recently held a summer symposium that was attended by 56 faculty members. The symposium focused on technology and attendees had a chance to explore new technology tools. The event was organized by Cowley College vice president of academic affairs Dr. Michelle Schoon and associate vice president of distance learning and site management Eddie … Read more
From USD 470-Ark City Public Schools: An individual at Jefferson Elementary has tested positive for COVID-19. With safety in mind, one kindergarten class will learn remotely through at least the remainder of this week. We continue to gather information and will update you once we know a possible return date. All other Jefferson students will … Read more
The Bill Taylor Memorial Golf Scramble is coming up on Saturday June 5th at the Quail Ridge Golf Course in Winfield. It’s hosted by the K-State Alumni Association and the Purple Pack Catbackers. Join fellow Winfield and Ark City area Wildcats for a golf scramble to celebrate K-State and enjoy some great golf and camaraderie. … Read more
Governor Laura Kelly has issued a state of disaster emergency declaration over flooding that began this past weekend. The move allow for state resources and personnel to help with response and recovery options in counties that meet certain criteria.
The Ark City Area Chamber of Commerce is planning a Golf Tournament on June 5th. It’s a four-person scramble, and it’s $480/team including mulligans. For more information, or to register, you can call the Ark City Chamber at 620-442-0230.
Quick reminder that today is tax day. It’s the deadline to file your federal tax return. The penalty for not paying your taxes on time is 5% of your unpaid taxes for each month that the return is overdue, topping out at 25%.
Stacy Sparks, associate professor of journalism and program coordinator for convergent journalism, was named recipient of the Charles H. and Verda R. Kopke Award for Distinguished Teaching during Southwestern College Commencement exercises Sunday, May 9. The Kopkes established the award in order to honor outstanding faculty members. Sparks holds a bachelor of arts degree in … Read more
Working with the Scholarship Committee, the Cowley College Foundation awarded 485 total semester scholarships during the 2020-2021 academic school year. The scholarship committee actively collects and analyzes data for both institutional and foundation scholarships. The mission of the committee is to identify current institutional scholarship practices in order to develop consistency and best practices including … Read more