The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) is continuing to monitor the COVID-19 variant Omicron. No confirmed cases have been identified in Kansas or the United States to date. This variant is new, and it is still unknown how transmissible or contagious this variant is. It is unclear how quickly it will spread, but … Read more
From the Butler County Sheriff’s Office: It’s that time of year again. The 15th Annual Turkey Drive. Drop off food at 635 Metcalf in El Dorado. Last year we were able to help over 375 families in the area.
Governor Laura Kelly recently announced the departure of the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) Secretary Lee Norman. KDHE Deputy Secretary Ashley Goss will serve as Acting Secretary until a permanent candidate is appointed. Dr. Lee Norman has served as the KDHE Secretary since Governor Kelly took office in 2019. Under his leadership KDHE … Read more
From USD 470: Arkansas City Middle School students participated in their annual food drive this year. Students from all three grade levels worked with their families, friends, and neighbors to collect food for the community. In less than a week, students were able to collect an astonishing 14,245 food items for people right here in … Read more
Serving as an Art Club fundraiser, the annual Chili Sale and Art Showcase at Cowley College will be held Wednesday, December 1 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 6:30-7:30 p.m. inside the Earle N. Wright Community Room. Along with chili, individuals will have the option to get macaroni or chicken noodle soup. The cost … Read more
The Kansas Department of Agriculture has funds available for reimbursement to Kansas specialty crop growers who attend an educational conference with a primary focus on specialty crops. Qualifying conferences may include sessions about production practices, specialized equipment and technology, pest and disease management, specialty crop marketing practices, or business principles for specialty crop producers. The … Read more
Cowley College choir students who take voice lessons throughout the semester are giving a recital to showcase their talents on Tuesday, November 30 at 7:30 p.m. in the Earle N. Wright Community Room. Following the performance the students will gear up to join the CC Singers, Jazz Band, and Jazz Ensembles to perform the Candlelight … Read more
This year’s Festival of Trees at Burford Theatre Arts is off to a great start! Community members, civic organizations, and area businesses have generously donated beautifully decorated trees to be auctioned off through silent auction to benefit Burford Theatre Arts. Some opportunities to bid on trees include: Ark Valley Players’ Tis the Season on Saturday, … Read more
The Butler County Treasurer’s Motor Vehicle Department would like to remind you that if your last name begins with the letter’s “T,V &W” your tags are due for renewal by November 30, 2021. They have several convenient options available for you to renew your vehicle tags. You may do it online through the iKan website … Read more
The City of Arkansas City will shift to a three-day sanitation schedule next week due to the closure of all City offices Nov. 25-26 for Thanksgiving. The Cowley County Landfill also will be closed Thursday, Nov. 26 in observance of Thanksgiving. The F Street Limb Disposal and Compost Site will be closed Nov. 25-27 and … Read more