Winfield Area Chamber of Commerce says Kansas Day is Thursday, January 29! Support local and celebrate the Sunflower State by shopping right here in Winfield! Shop Local for Kansas Day. Our local businesses offer homemade and locally made products, including: Handmade crafts & gifts Home décor Baked goods & specialty foods Kansas-themed items One-of-a-kind products … Read more
Cowley College says they are Now accepting January pantry donations! Toothpaste and toothbrushes are in high demand at the Cowley College Student Pantry. Drop off your donations on campus and help care for our Tiger community.
Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach is warning consumers to be vigilant regarding a sophisticated email scam impersonating the U.S. District Court. Kobach said, “Kansans should never respond to unsolicited emails claiming to be official court summons-these are sophisticated scams designed to steal personal information or infect devices with malware. State and federal courts do not … Read more
Cowley College, in partnership with the Cowley County Economic Development Partnership and The Workforce Centers, invites students and community members to mark their calendars for the Spring College Transfer & Job Fair on Wednesday, February 25, 2026.The event will take place from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in the Wright Room on Cowley College’s main … Read more
The City of Ark City says with temperatures well below freezing, a slow drip from your indoor faucets can help prevent pipes from freezing. It doesn’t have to be much – just a steady trickle to keep water moving. Environmental Services hasn’t seen frozen meters yet, but with this cold stretch, they’re expecting a few. … Read more
USD 465 – Winfield says who’s ready for preschool? IIs your child turning 3 or 4 on or before August 31, 2026? Are you looking for a fun, engaging preschool experience this fall at the WELC? If so, please contact the WELC @ (620) 221-5170 to schedule a screening appointment! We’d love to meet you! … Read more
Cowley College is pleased to welcome Stanley Cochran as the newest member of the Board of Trustees. Cochran was officially sworn into office on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, and will serve a four-year term through January 2030. He replaces outgoing board member David Stanley.A longtime Arkansas City resident, Cochran brings both deep professional experience and … Read more
Free group guitar lessons will be offered in Winfield this spring to select teens in Cowley County, thanks to the generosity of a local guitar maker. The program was made possible through a guitar raffle held at the 53rd Walnut Valley Festival in 2025, when Danny Ginn String Works donated a custom-built guitar to raise … Read more
We are keeping a close eye on the weather… a WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO NOON CST SUNDAY. Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 6 and 10 inches. Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday evening commute. Winfield says City crews have pre-treated (brined) … Read more
The Ark City City Commission this week approved the 2025 Community Development Block Grant Contractor Guidelines to support upcoming housing rehabilitation projects for qualifying residents. The group allocated $10,000 from healthcare sales tax revenues to SCK Health for uncompensated (charity) care provided to the community. They also authorized rehabilitation work at the Wastewater Treatment Plant. … Read more