As a reminder, USD 465 will be closed on: Thursday, February 12th for Parent Teacher Conferences Friday, February 13th for Conference Exchange Day Monday, February 16th for Presidents Day (district office closed) Classes will resume on Tuesday, February 17th!
The City of Ark City says another improvement is officially underway at Wilson Park. City crews have begun removing the former tennis courts to make way for four new pickleball courts-part of the City’s long-term investment in park improvements. During the December 2 City Commission meeting, the City of Arkansas City approved a contract with … Read more
City of Ark City staff and City Commissioners gathered yesterday morning at the future splash pad at Wilson Park to mark the start of this project. Shortly after the groundbreaking, the initial phases of construction began, with crews on site mapping out the layout and project details. Several materials have already been delivered, marking an … Read more
The Kansas Chamber Board of Directors today announced that Eric Stafford, who has most recently served as the Chamber’s Vice President of Government Affairs, has been selected as the organization’s next President and Chief Executive Officer. Stafford is a results-driven legislative and policy professional with more than 20 years of experience advancing legislative and regulatory … Read more
USD 465 is thrilled to announce the appointment of Mr. Zachary Lawrence as the new Director of Special Education for Cowley County. Mr. Lawrence brings a wealth of experience and a profound commitment to advancing educational opportunities for all students. Mr. Lawrence currently serves as an Assistant Director in a special education cooperative, where he … Read more
The City of Arkansas City will host a Business Signs Grant information meeting on February 11 at 5:30 p.m. at City Hall, 118 W. Central Ave., for local business owners interested in learning more about the Kansas Department of Commerce SIGNS Grant program. The meeting will also be live-streamed on the City of Arkansas City’s … Read more
K-State Extension – Cowley County says BIG NEWS for Cowley County Agriculture! Join us on February 12, 2026, from 1:15-4:30 p.m. at the Winfield Chamber of Commerce for an afternoon packed with the latest research, real-world insights, and critical updates for our producers and ag community. Featured Topics & Speakers Include: Corn Stunt & Crop … Read more
The City of Ark City says thank you to the Arkansas City Area Chamber of Commerce for helping share information about SBA disaster loans. Getting good information into the right hands only works when local partners work together, and this is a great example of that. They shared that Jessica Falk with the Cowley County … Read more
Arkansas City Police officers responded to a vehicle crash at approximately 2:23 a.m. on February 1, 2026, in the 400 block of West Adams Avenue. Upon arrival, officers located a red 2015 Ford Focus resting sideways in the canal. Officers assisted the driver, who was still inside the vehicle at the time of their arrival. … Read more
Cowley College will once again celebrate the thrill of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) with its annual Math & Science Day on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The event is designed for high school students and offers an action-packed day filled with academic challenges, hands-on activities, and exciting prizes … Read more