News Staff Shannon Gray is joining SCK Health as the new Chief Financial Officer. SCK Health says with over 17 years of experience in the healthcare industry, Shannon brings a wealth of knowledge to this role. At the beginning of this year, SCK Health bid farewell to Debbie Hockenbury, who retired as SCK Health’s Chief Financial Officer … Read more
The Kansas Association of School Boards says applications are now open for the Kansas Future Teacher Academy, a five-day program designed for high school students interested in teaching as a profession. The Academy will hold two sessions, June 3-7, and July 15-19. Applications close March 1st.
This February, your Health Department will be hosting a special Ark City Chamber Coffee! This session will take place at the Ark City Chamber Office on Thursday, February 8th at 10:00 am. Attendance is free and refreshments will be available!
The State Library of Kansas and the National Federation of the Blind (NFB), the transformative membership organization of blind Americans, announced today that the Kansas Talking Books program will sponsor and administer the NFB-NEWSLINE® service in Kansas. NFB-NEWSLINE® is a free audio and Braille service that provides access to over 500 publications including national, state, … Read more
SCK Health will proudly partner with RCB Bank for the 3 rd year to present the 2024 SCK Health Foundation Gala. The event will take place on Saturday, March 2, 2024, in the beautiful Burford Theater. There will be some new twists to the 2024 event. There will be a live auction with 20 items … Read more
Jobseekers are encouraged to take part in the first State of Kansas Agencies Virtual Job Fair of 2024, hosted by KANSASWORKS, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Wednesday, January 24. The virtual fair will highlight a host of employment opportunities across the state’s 98 government agencies, with more than 700 positions available. Registration is required … Read more
Cowley County Emergency Management will be hosting a Business Preparedness Workshop next month! This workshop will teach you about how to prepare your business for severe weather, fire safety, workplace violence and more! The workshop is February 15th from 1 until 430pm at Cowley College. The workshop is free, but an RSVP is required.
Arkansas City High School is excited to host incoming 9th graders and their parents on Wednesday, January 17th at 6 pm. Please join us in the ACHS Auditorium for information about enrollment, high school, and a short question-and-answer time. We will discuss graduation requirements and some exciting options for you to explore during your high … Read more
The City of Ark City reminds, Winter is here, which means the risk of frozen pipes is on us! To keep your pipes flowing smoothly, Water Distribution & Collection Supervisor Brandon Vardy recommends two essential steps: Seal Gaps: Ensure any gaps or cracks in walls or floors are sealed to prevent cold air from reaching … Read more
During the New Year’s Taking Down DUI traffic enforcement campaign, The Arkansas City Police Department conducted overtime saturation patrols to target impaired drivers. From December 26, 2023, through January 2, 2024, ACPD officers conducted one DUI arrest, issued two child restraint citations, three speeding citations, and 34 other citations and arrests. The campaign resulted in … Read more