The Kansas Office of Broadband Development (KOBD) has been awarded nearly $1 million from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Rural Utilities Service through its new Broadband Technical Assistance (BTA) grant program. The $997,000 grant will fund pre-engineering design studies in six rural Kansas counties to help reduce costs and identify avoidable barriers as broadband is … Read more
The City-Cowley County Health Department says a community survey will launch soon to gather information about local health & wellness resources. They are seeking survey volunteers. Our goal is to collect one completed survey from at least 65% of the households in the county. We need help canvassing targeted populations to collect responses. You could … Read more
Governor Laura Kelly directed flags to be flown at half-staff from sunrise until sunset on Saturday, February 24, 2024, in honor of Elizabeth “Lisa” Lopez-Galvan, a Kansan who died in the shooting at the Kansas City Chiefs’ Super Bowl Parade and Rally, and the 22 other victims injured on Wednesday, February 14, 2024.
Governor Laura Kelly announced today that nearly $16.5 million will go toward 17 short line rail expansion and rehabilitation projects, including one in Cowley County. These investments, made through the Kansas Department of Transportation’s Rail Service Improvement Program (RSIP), will improve the state’s agriculture supply chain. The South Kansas and Oklahoma Railroad in Cowley County … Read more
Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services (KDADS) Secretary Laura Howard announced today she has appointed David Anderson to serve as commissioner for the agency’s newly formed Aging Services Commission. The Aging Services team, now a separate entity from the Long-Term Services and Supports Commission, reflects the agency’s commitment to addressing the needs and challenges … Read more
The Attorney General’s Office says a Florida man is under arrest after being charged with election fraud in Kansas. George Andrews, 30 of Dade City, Florida, was arrested on Feb. 10 for forging signatures on petitions to make “No Labels” an officially recognized political party in Kansas. Andrews is charged with two counts of election … Read more
USD 470 says on March 7th, join us at 7:30 p.m. in the Brown Center for Cowley County Jazz Night! Enjoy free admission as the Ark City High School Jazz Band, Cowley College Jazz Band, and Winfield High School Jazz Band team up for an evening of vibrant jazz. Be there as ACHS Jazz Band … Read more
Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland encourages jobseekers and employers searching for talent to take part in the first Virtual Statewide Job Fair of the year. Hosted by KANSASWORKS, the job fair will be from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Wednesday, February 21. “Our state continues to see a surge in job growth … Read more
Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland today announced that the Kansas Department of Commerce is now accepting nominations for the 2024 Governor’s Exporter of the Year Award. The Governor’s Exporter of the Year Award is a prestigious honor given by the Governor to best-in-class Kansas companies involved in international trade. These businesses are … Read more
The city of Ark City notes that In observance of Presidents’ Day, all city offices will be closed on Monday, February 19. Please note that regular city services, including sanitation, will operate on a revised schedule. The city of Winfield also is planning for city offices to be closed on Monday.