For the safety of pedestrians and storefront patrons, the City of Arkansas City reminds residents and visitors that riding bicycles, skateboards, scooters, or similar devices on sidewalks in the downtown area is prohibited under Municipal Code Sec. 58-23, Section 116. Bicycles are not permitted on city sidewalks along Summit Street from Walnut Avenue to Madison … Read more
USD 470 says We’re looking at possible facility updates across USD 470 and need your input! Please take our short survey by Friday, July 18, to share your thoughts on projects like middle school upgrades, a new Pre-K center, secure entrances, and more. Your feedback will help guide decisions for our students and staff now … Read more
Do you know an individual, group, or organization that makes Arkansas City a better place? Help us honor their impact by nominating them for the 2025 Joe B. Avery Community Spirit Award! This award recognizes those who embody community spirit, service, and leadership – just like Joe B. Avery did. The deadline to submit nominations … Read more
In a decisive move to strengthen its financial foundation and ensure long-term sustainability, SCK Health has announced the upcoming relocation of its Radio Lane Clinic to the Patterson Parkway campus. This strategic consolidation is part of a broader effort to streamline operations and reduce overhead costs. The transition will take place in phases over the … Read more
USD 465 says mark your calendars for July 8-10! Today, July 8th: Enrollment for all students will take place at WHS from 8AM to 6PM. July 9th & 10th: Elementary students will enroll at Lowell Elementary. Early Learning students will enroll at the WELC. Both locations from 8AM to 4PM. Returning students? Online enrollment opens … Read more
This Tuesday, July 8th, you can hear about a five-year update of the comprehensive plan and master parks and trails plan for Winfield. A meeting is set for Tuesday at 6 p.m. at the Civic Center. This is a community goal-setting meeting.
The Winfield Police Department says scammers don’t take off work on holidays. These HR scams are making the rounds in Winfield recently. Never trust an unsolicited text about a job you didn’t apply for. Block and report as spam, and never give out personal or financial information to somebody you don’t know.
Save the date for the Habitat for Humanity of Ark City Summer Garage Sale. It’s Friday, July 18th, 1 p.m. until 6 p.m., and Saturday, July 19th, 8 a.m. until 3 p.m. It takes place at the Agri-Business Building at 712 West Washington Avenue.
Cowley College & The V.J. Wilkins Foundation Present: The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. Join us for an unforgettable night of laughter, heart, and hilariously awkward adolescence in this Tony Award-winning musical comedy! Check it out July 17-19, 2025, at 7:30 PM nightly. You can see it at the Brown Theatre – Cowley College, … Read more
USD 470 is hosting a preschool screening and enrollment event on July 15 at Adams Elementary School. During the screening, we will explore several skills and concepts to better understand your child’s development. Then, we will check your child’s vision and hearing, review the information with you, and help with enrollment if applicable. Call 620-441-2075 … Read more