Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland is encouraging jobseekers and employers searching for new talent to participate in the June Virtual Statewide Job Fair. Hosted by KANSASWORKS, the job fair will be from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Wednesday, June 26. The Virtual Statewide Job Fair portal features helpful information such as a … Read more
Last year, the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) announced that the Kansas Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program (KSFMNP) would increase the value of coupons it gives to seniors from $35 to $50. As a result, more than 6,000 seniors participated in the program, and Kansas farmers redeemed $211,264 worth of benefits. This year, … Read more
Today is Juneteenth… some government offices are closed today. All City of Arkansas City offices will be open on Wednesday, June 19, 2024, and trash collection will proceed as usual! The F Street Limb and Compost Site will also be available. Please note the only change is that the Cowley County landfill will be CLOSED … Read more
Governor Laura Kelly issued the formal proclamation declaring that the Kansas Legislature reconvene for a special session this week to pass responsible, sustainable tax relief for all Kansans. The proclamation follows Governor Kelly’s May 29 announcement of the special session. The special session will take place beginning at 9:00 AM CT on Tuesday, June 18, … Read more
Governor Laura Kelly announced today that Kansas has garnered Area Development magazine’s coveted Gold Shovel Award for the fourth year in a row. Since the start of 2019, Kansas has created 1,180 new economic development projects worth more than $19 billion in private sector investment and created and retained more than 67,000 jobs statewide. Kansas … Read more
As part of continuing efforts to protect the senior community, the Internal Revenue Service today issued a warning about the rising threat of impersonation scams. These scams are targeting older adults in Kansas and elsewhere across the country by pretending to be government officials, aiming to steal sensitive personal information and money. By posing as … Read more
The Arkansas City Police Department has successfully concluded its participation in the national Click It or Ticket campaign, an initiative aimed at enforcing Kansas occupant restraint, texting, impaired driving, and other traffic laws. The campaign, which involved overtime saturation patrols, resulted in significant enforcement actions to promote road safety. During the Click It or Ticket … Read more
Arkansas City, the first city in Cowley County to be declared a Purple Heart Community, will host a special ceremony to commemorate this honor and celebrate our veterans. Join us in honoring their sacrifices. A reception will follow the ceremony. Date: July 12, 2024 Time: 11 a.m. Location: City Hall, 118 W. Central Ave.
At the June 4 City Commission meeting, Mayor Jay Warren proudly proclaimed June 19, 2024, as Juneteenth National Independence Day in Arkansas City! Mayor Warren was joined by Robin Henderson from Juneteenth Cowley County. An exciting lineup of Juneteenth celebrations is planned for our community.
As World Blood Donor Day approaches on June 14, the American Red Cross stresses that blood and platelet donors are critically needed right now to combat a drastic shortfall in donations over the last several weeks. With busy seasonal activities and weather always present, it’s vital donors make and keep appointments now to fight any … Read more