Seniors at Winfield High School should take note of the Florence Stephens Scholarship. This scholarship is for select students demonstrating strong academic excellence. Four $5,000 awards are available to WHS students. Because we don’t currently have 4 students with a 28 ACT or higher, this offer is extended to students with a 25 ACT score … Read more
Governor Laura Kelly today announced a new set of Family First Prevention grants totaling nearly $20 million. The grants will create and grow programs designed to keep families together and prevent children from entering the foster care system. The new grants: Expand the number of providers from 11 to 14 Expand statewide an intensive mental … Read more
Cowley College’s writing club Creative Claws hosted its first Writers Corners of the spring semester, and it was a success! Nine Cowley students, two Creative Writing program alums, three Humanities & Communication faculty members, two community members from Kansas Authors Club, and one Winfield High School student presented original works, including stories, poems, and song. … Read more
Kansas Tourism today announced the Attraction Development Grant program is open for applications. A total of $400,000 is available. Attraction Development Grants provide strategic economic assistance to public or private entities, or not-for-profit groups, that are developing new or enhancing existing tourism attraction in the state. The deadline for applications is March 31.
The Butler County Treasurer’s Motor Vehicle Department would like to remind you that if your last name begins with the letter A your tags are due for renewal by February 28, 2023. They have several convenient options available for you to renew your vehicle tags. You may do it online through the iKan website https://ikan.ks.gov/ … Read more
USD 470 says As part of our ongoing efforts to improve our communication and engagement, we will be reaching out to our families to gather important feedback on your experiences with your child’s school. We value your opinions and are inviting you to take a few minutes to complete our online family engagement survey. The … Read more
On February 10, 2023, at 10:58 P.M., officers of the Arkansas City Police Department, along with Cowley County Sheriff’s Deputies, were dispatched to the address of 801 S. Summit Street APT #2, Arkansas City, for a report of a disturbance possibly involving a stabbing. Upon officer’s arrival, they were directed upstairs, where it was reported … Read more
Forming a partnership to better serve adult learners through increasing access to higher education and preparation for the workforce, Cowley College and Southwestern College (KS) recently signed an agreement for Transfer and Reverse Transfer of Credits between the schools. This agreement permits both institutions to facilitate a student’s ability to transfer into an undergraduate degree … Read more
On Feb. 9, 2023, the Arkansas City Police Department was notified of a possible threat to a specific individual at the Arkansas City Middle School, which was planned during school hours. As with all reported crimes, this incident was taken seriously, and there was an increased officer presence at the Arkansas City Middle school on … Read more
Cowley County is getting $160,000 in federal funds through the new Safe Streets and Roads for All Grant Program. The Governor announced the grants to Kansas communities. State funding provided by a new Kansas SS4A Match Pilot Program will contribute to the local match as required of grant recipients. To encourage participation in this program, … Read more