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
USD 470 and ESSDACK, the consulting firm leading the search for our next superintendent, is seeking your input. Your feedback will help shape the leadership profile that guides the screening and interview process. Please take a few minutes to complete this confidential survey. There’s a link to it on the school district’s Facebook page. Survey … Read more
The City of Winfield is featured in a new investment profile from Site Selection Magazine spotlighting Winfield’s growing role in the aerospace industry. The article, “WINFIELD, KANSAS: Kansas’ Next Aerospace Industry Cluster Takes Shape,” highlights how the community’s strategic assets, including the Strother Field Industrial Park and existing aerospace businesses, are positioning Winfield as a … Read more
Winter weather is returning and the City of Winfield would like to remind customers of the steps that they can take to take control of their utility bill by conserving energy. The biggest step customers can take to conserve is by lowering their thermostats a few degrees. Savings tips include: Lower your thermostat. Make sure … Read more
At approximately 6:20 p.m. on January 15, 2026, Arkansas City Police responded to a two-vehicle collision at the roundabout in the 1200 block of East Kansas Avenue. According to a preliminary investigation, a Ford Transit van driven by Kenneth Bowen, of Ponca City, entered the roundabout from the south and failed to yield to a … Read more
USD 465 is celebrating an extraordinary act of generosity that is making a meaningful difference for students and families across the district. During the January 12 Board of Education meeting, Superintendent Tricia Reiser shared the exciting news that the district received an unexpected donation totaling $15,432.00, which fully eliminated outstanding debt for unpaid student lunches. … Read more
Southwestern COllege says The Education Division and Performing Arts are each hosting FULL-TUITION SCHOLARSHIP Competitions on January 31. The application to compete is NOW OPEN. ??The deadline for submission is JANUARY 20. The application to compete is easy to complete and can even be submitted from your phone. Finalists will receive invitations to participate in … Read more
City-Cowley County Health Department says did you know that long-term radon exposure is the 2nd leading cause of lung cancer? It’s Radon Action Month in Kansas and now is the best time to test your homes! This month, we’re partnering with K-State Research and Extension – Cowley County to provide homeowners with a FREE radon … Read more
Want to represent the Cowley County Fair? Our 2025 Fair King, Andrew Waldschmidt, and Queen, Kennedy Holcomb, proudly represented Cowley County at the Winfield Christmas Parade in December-and you could be next! Applications are now open for the 2026 Cowley County Fair King & Queen. Apply through the Cowley County 4-H Extension Office. Who can … Read more
The City of Ark City says thinking about a home or property project this year? Before you break out the tools, it’s worth asking one important question: Do I need a permit? Many projects do require a building permit before work begins – from decks and fences to electrical work, additions, and more. Permits help … Read more