The Arkansas City Commission has approved an updated Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Cowley County to clarify procedures for activating and maintaining the City’s outdoor warning sirens. The revised agreement-effective November 1, 2025-ensures a consistent, countywide approach to outdoor warning siren activation during severe weather events. Under this structure, Cowley County Emergency Services will continue … Read more
A reminder from U.S.D. 470 that voters will see two separate questions on the November 4, 2025, ballot. Here’s how it works: Proposition 1 funds middle school renovations plus districtwide safety and infrastructure upgrades. Proposition 2 builds a new Pre-K Center – but it can only move forward if Proposition 1 also passes. This means: … Read more
Ark CIty High SChool says The After School Program starts next week! Teachers will be available in the library Monday through Thursday to help with homework or make up tests – before school (7:00-7:50 a.m.) and after school (3:30-4:30 p.m.).
Cowley College says transfer students – your next chapter starts here! From October 6-8, 2025, application fees are waived for Kansas residents applying to participating colleges and universities. Save money. Continue your education.Reach your goals. Take advantage of Kansas Apply Free Days and submit your application for free! Info: kansasregents.gov/students/apply-free-days
The Kansas Department of Commerce has announced $1.5 million in HEAL 6.0 grants to help revitalize downtown buildings across Kansas-including right here in Arkansas City. Funding can support new or expanding businesses, housing, arts, childcare, or community spaces.
Winfield Police say VIN inspections are moving back to the north lot of our station, 430 E. 9th Ave. through October 16th due to commodity distribution and Octoberfriz Disc Sports Festival. Please enter the lot from 8th Ave. and look for the signage near the north entrance where an inspector will be stationed. Inspections are … Read more
City of Arkansas City Mark your calendars. Community Clean-Up Week will take place October 13-17. This annual event provides residents an opportunity to dispose of unwanted items and clear out garages, attics, and storage spaces.
Southwestern College is one of the best colleges in the nation to work for, according to the Great Colleges to Work For® program. The results, released recently in a special insert of The Chronicle of Higher Education, are based on a survey of 199 colleges and universities. In all, 76 of those institutions achieved “Great … Read more
The Burford Theater says It’s amazing the gifts we have in our own back yard! We are welcoming back to the stage with great anticipation Nick Albrecht for Burford off Broadway! Oct 18, 7pm – Dessert and Show- $25 Get tickets at 620-442-5895 or online @ www.burfordtheatre.com , NE, Nick Albrecht is the current Director … Read more
Cowley College’s Construction Trades program is taking classroom learning to the next level by partnering with Habitat for Humanity of Arkansas City to help build a home for a local family. The project, which broke ground on September 18th, will provide a forever home for the Knight family. Habitat for Humanity, a Christian organization dedicated … Read more