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
The Cowley County FIre DIstrict says It appears that the fall/winter fire season may be starting, as several local departments including us had grass fires this weekend. PLEASE HELP US HELP YOU. Having a defensible area around your structures will greatly increase their chance of survival. The fuel loads present are greater than we’ve seen … Read more
Cowley College will welcome area high school students, adult learners, and community members to its Health & Human Services Day on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, from 9 a.m. to noon at the Cowley College Main Campus in Arkansas City. The event will spotlight in-demand careers in emergency medical services, fire science, criminal justice, nursing and … Read more
Cowley College says are you a high school junior or senior with a passion for art and design? Submit your work for the Prodigy Awards, happening during Cowley Collage Day on October 16! Winners will receive Amazon gift cards, scholarship opportunities, and recognition across categories such as Painting, Digital Art, Sculpture, Ceramics/Glass, and more. Deadline … Read more
U.S.D. 470 says attention Arkansas City Voters! The USD 470 bond election is coming up on November 4, 2025. Two propositions are on the ballot: Middle School & district-wide improvements, and a new Pre-K attendance center. If you’re not yet registered to vote, or have moved, changed your name, or need to update your party … Read more
Cowley College Community Education is partnering with the Upland Gun Dog Hunting Club to host a traditional Hunter Safety Education Course on Cowley College’s Wellington campus. The two-day, in-person course is open to individuals aged 11 and older and is designed to provide both classroom and hands-on training for safe and responsible hunting practices. Course … Read more
The Winfield Arts & Humanities Council invites creative people to participate in the 51st Annual Art in the Park Costume Contest on Saturday, October 4th in Island Park. Costumes should include extraterrestrial or space themes. Special effect makeup and prosthetics are highly encouraged, the weirder – the better. Those wanting to participate should meet at … Read more
The Arkansas City Police Department is preparing for the 41st annual National Night Out, a nationwide program sponsored by the National Association of Town Watch to help prevent crime, drug use, and violence. This year’s activities will begin with the National Night Out Kickoff Party from 5 to 8 p.m. on Monday, October 6, 2025, … Read more