The Kansas Department of Health and Environment says, with the increased presence of the Delta variant in Kansas, local health departments, providers, and community groups are continuing to hold free COVID-19 vaccine and testing clinics. The emergence of the Delta variant poses a dangerous risk to communities across Kansas. As of August 30, 2021, 52.2% … Read more
With a rise in calls to poison control centers and visits to emergency rooms, the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) is urging Kansans not to take the drug ivermectin unless prescribed by a physician then take it exactly as prescribed. This drug is not approved or authorized by the Food and Drug Administration … Read more
Raising money for Tiger Booster Club Scholarships, Cowley College coaches, employees, and members of the community took to the streets for the school’s annual Blitz Drive on Tuesday and eclipsed $52,000 in pledges with additional funds still trickling in. The Tiger Booster Club expects to easily surpass $55,000 and possibly land closer to $60,000 in … Read more
With an opportunity for high school baseball players to display their abilities in front of invited scouts and college coaches, a pair of Cowley College Baseball Showcases will be held Sunday, September 26 and October 17 at the Arkansas City High School South Sports Complex. The showcases will include a professional style format. The athletes … Read more
On Aug. 15, the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) launched a statewide digital campaign to raise awareness of the health risks of tobacco use and connect users with the Kansas Tobacco Quitline (KanQuit). KanQuit is a free service that offers confidential help to quit tobacco to all Kansas residents 18 and older through … Read more
From Winfield Police: Due to the upcoming Walnut Valley Festival, vehicle inspections have been relocated to our station at 812 Millington St. starting with yesterday’s inspections and continuing through Thursday, September 23rd. Inspections will return to Barn 4 of the Winfield Fairgrounds starting Tuesday, September 28th. Inspections are held every Tuesday and Thursday from 11 … Read more
The American Red Cross is urging eligible donors to give blood this September to help tackle the needs of patients relying on lifesaving transfusions. As fall approaches, more donations are needed now to address the ongoing critical need for blood – especially as concern rises over a surge in COVID-19 cases that may further challenge … Read more
With help from the Lion’s Club, members of Cowley College’s Academic Civic Engagement through Service (ACES) program recently painted at Lions Park in Arkansas City. According to James Fry, coordinator of the ACES program, this project was the first of the semester for the ACES organization.
At a special meeting Monday, the USD 470 Board of Education voted to make masks mandatory for all students and staff members, regardless of vaccination status, starting on Wednesday, September 1 and lasting through Monday, September 13. In the meantime, district administration and nurses will work on a modified plan to be reviewed and acted … Read more
Several hundred members of the Kansas agriculture community gathered online on Thursday, August 26, for the sixth annual Kansas Governor’s Summit on Agricultural Growth hosted by Secretary of Agriculture Mike Beam and Deputy Secretary Kelsey Olson. Governor Laura Kelly greeted Summit participants and thanked the Kansas agriculture community for all they do for Kansas. She … Read more