City of Arkansas City says – We want to hear from you! Please consider attending this special “visioning session” from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 5 at Burford Theatre Arts in downtown Arkansas City. Participants will brainstorm ways we can revitalize and re-imagine our historic downtown in conjunction with new programs like Main … Read more
Five awards that recognize service to victims of crime are open for nomination, Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt announced today. The awards are made each year to recognize agencies, organizations and individuals who provide exemplary service to victims of crime in Kansas. Nominations are open in the categories of criminal justice, community champion, outstanding victim … Read more
The Community Music School (CMS) at Southwestern College is now enrolling students for the spring semester. Teachers are available for piano, violin, viola, percussion, and voice. Private lessons can be scheduled at times that are most convenient for families and their busy lifestyles. In addition to private lessons, the CMS has many opportunities for group … Read more
Kansas Day is this Saturday, January 29, and Kansas Tourism is inviting everyone to help celebrate our state’s 161st birthday. This annual commemoration of Kansas’ statehood is designed to help us reflect on our state’s history while highlighting the things that make Kansas special. Kansas Tourism is proud to elevate the holiday with new appreciation … Read more
Sometimes it is difficult to make it to a meeting during the workday. The Kansas Department for Children and Families (DCF) is offering virtual office hours every Wednesday through the end of March to make the agency more accessible. Kansans are invited to connect virtually every Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. to learn … Read more
The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) and Acting Secretary Janet Stanek today announced Joan Duwve, M.D., MPH, as the new Acting State Health Officer. Duwve previously served as the Deputy State Health Officer. Duwve joined KDHE in Nov. 2020 to lead the COVID-19 Unified Testing Strategy before moving into the Deputy State Health … Read more
Governor Laura Kelly announced additional efforts the State is taking to combat COVID-19. Governor Kelly deployed 80 nonmedical Soldiers and Airmen from the Kansas National Guard to support the Kansas Department of Health and Environment’s (KDHE) testing sites across the state and assist with the shipment and delivery of personal protective equipment (PPE). Additionally, Governor … Read more
Southwestern College will host its annual Honor Orchestra Festival today, Monday, January 24. High school string students from Winfield, Arkansas City, Derby, El Dorado, and Independence will rehearse with Southwestern College faculty and students throughout the day. The festival will conclude with a performance at 6 p.m., in Richardson Performing Arts Center. The El Dorado … Read more
The popularity of the Golden Tigers program continues to soar as nearly 140 people enrolled for classes during the enrollment day event held Wednesday in the Earle N. Wright Community Room.The Golden Tigers is offered to community members who are at least 50 years of age or who are fully retired. The program provides educational … Read more
Tickets for the Act One Drama Club production of Junie B. Jones Is Not A Crook, by Allison Gregory, are now on sale. The play will be performed February 4-5 inside Cowley College’s Robert Brown Theatre. The Friday showtime will begin at 7:30 p.m., while Saturday’s performance will take place at 2 p.m. For additional … Read more