Governor Laura Kelly today announced that Kansas is the first state to receive $15 million in U.S. Department of Treasury Digital Connectivity Technology (DCT) funds. The money will support equal access to high-speed internet, provide devices to underserved Kansans, and expand digital skills training for communities across Kansas. The Office of Broadband has been conducting … Read more
USD 470 says a group of community organizations has launched a survey to learn more about what citizens in and around Arkansas City want and need from their community. The organizations include Ark City Rec, City of Arkansas City, Cowley College, and USD 470. We know that together, we can accomplish more than any of … Read more
Qualifying Kansans are encouraged to submit applications to receive assistance paying for water and energy bills this month. The Low-Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP) and Emergency Water Assistance Program (EWAP), both managed by the Kansas Department for Children and Families (DCF), will stop accepting applications at 5 p.m. on March 31. LIEAP is an annual … Read more
Govenor Laura Kelly signed a new proclamation in late February designating this week, March 6-10, 2023, as Kansas Talking Books Week. The week-long celebration marks the anniversary of the enactment of legislation establishing free library services for the blind. Kansas Talking Books, a division of the State Library of Kansas, presently serves patrons in all … Read more
USD 465 says the Elementary Art Show “Art Around the World ” is currently hung and on display at Baden Square. You can view it Monday-Friday from 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. the entire month of March. It features art from Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st, and 2nd graders from Country View, Irving, Lowell and Whittier Elementaries.
The Winfield Police Department says Cowley County Crime Stoppers is seeking volunteers to serve on their board. For more information, please email Tracy Beckwith at tbeckwith1@sbcglobal.net.
Winfield Middle School 6th/7th graders were given their enrollment information for 7th/8th grade late last week. There are two yellow sheets for 6th graders and two green sheets for 7th graders. The first sheet is a form that needs to be filled out and signed after you have completed the online enrollment process. This form … Read more
Governor Laura Kelly announced that the Kansas Department of Commerce is now accepting nominations for the 2023 Governor’s Exporter of the Year Award. The Governor’s Exporter of the Year Award is a prestigious honor the Governor of Kansas gives out annually to best-in-class companies conducting international business from Kansas. These businesses are honored as examples … Read more
As climate disasters, blood donation needs and other emergencies upend lives, local community heroes are stepping up to care for one another. This March, the Greater Kansas Chapter is honoring those who make its mission possible during the 80th annual American Red Cross Month celebration — a national tradition that began in 1943. Kansas Gov. … Read more
The Arkansas City High School Bulldog Band is making final preparations for their performance in the Savannah St. Patrick’s Day Parade on March 17! There are pictures up on the district’s Facebook page. You can find more information about the parade here: https://savannahsaintpatricksday.com