The State of Kansas ends February 2025 with total tax collections at $548.2 million. That is $121.9 million, or 28.6%, above the estimate. Total tax collections are up 5.1% from February 2024. Individual income tax collections were $239.4 million. That is $149.4 million, or 166.0% above the estimate, and up 37.9% from February 2024. Corporate … Read more
The Ark City PD says they are excited to announce the launch of our new online Vacation Watch Request program to better serve our community! In the past, citizens would fill out a paper form at the PD to request a property check while they were out of town. Unfortunately, this limited our ability to … Read more
The City-Cowley County Health Department says it’s Severe Weather Preparedness Week and we want to start by highlighting the basic steps that everyone should take to be ready! Staying Informed, Making a Plan, Building a Kit, and Taking Action will help ensure that you are prepared before disaster can strike!
The Ark City Chamber of Commerce says mark your calendars for March 29, 2025! Warren Edwards will be kicking off his Official Guinness World Record attempt right here in Arkansas City! He will be walking/jogging 13.1 miles, biking 36.9 miles, doing 50 pushups, eating 1 bacon cheeseburger, drinking 1 milkshake, and getting 1 tattoo in … Read more
The Cowley County Commission has a meeting planned for 9 this morning. The agenda is out. It shows the group is talking about the 2025 Road Maintenance Program, and the Strother Field Planning Retreat. They’ll consider approval of the rural fire district reports, the noxious weeds annual report, the noxious weeds management plan, and the … Read more
Want to learn the fundamentals of firearm safety and handling? Cowley College is offering a Firearms Introduction Class, instructed by Chief Robbie DeLong of the Winfield Police Department! This class is perfect for anyone looking to build confidence with firearms in a safe, educational environment. The next session begins March 24th.
Southwestern College says join us this Sunday in Richardson Performing Arts Center at 3pm! Featuring percussionist, educator, composer, and ethnomusicologist Jeremy Kirk is an Associate Professor of Music at Southwestern College (Winfield, KS). Recipient of the Southwestern College Exemplary Professor of the Year Award, Kirk is deeply committed to providing students the skills necessary to … Read more
USD 465 Superintendent Tricia Reiser has given an update on the recent PowerSchool Data Breach. Experian is sending an email on behalf of PowerSchool from several addresses labeled “PowerSchool Cybersecurity Incident.” A list of the email addresses is up on the school district’s Facebook page. Reiser says it is legitimate communication from PowerSchool, and she … Read more
The City-Cowley County Health Department says the Mary L. Benton Memorial Scholarship is now open for applications! This scholarship was established in honor of our longest serving Board of Health member, Mrs. Mary Lou Benton, and is open to graduating Cowley County high school students pursuing an education in a healthcare-related field.
The City Commission for Ark City has approved the purchase of a McElroy T412i Fusion Waterline Replacement Machine from Industrial Sales for $140,539.80! This cutting-edge equipment will streamline waterline replacements, making our system more durable, efficient, and cost-effective. So, what does that mean for Ark City? Stronger Water Lines – Uses hydraulic clamping to securely … Read more