The City of Winfield, Walnut Valley Festival, and Cowley County Fair Association are thrilled to announce the successful completion of the fundraising campaign for the construction of a permanent outdoor performance stage on the midway of the Winfield Fairgrounds. Community contributions have exceeded expectations, with $32,297.79 raised-surpassing the $31,250 goal originally set as 25% of … Read more
The Kansas Department of Commerce will celebrate National Community Development Week (April 21-25) with the inaugural Community Impact Tour- a five-day, 26-stop tour highlighting transformative projects across Kansas. National Community Development Week was established in 1986 to recognize the impact of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program. This year, Kansas is expanding the celebration … Read more
Southwestern College is excited to announce a search for the founding principal faculty members of the Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies program. This new program is being developed as part of the bold strategic plan, SC2028: Building Our Future. Principal faculty members will work collaboratively to develop and deliver the educational experience for … Read more
Cowley College announced today that it has earned the 2025-2026 Military Friendly® School designation. Institutions earning the Military Friendly® School designation were evaluated using public data sources and responses from a proprietary survey. More than 1,800 schools participated in the 2025-2026 survey with 830 earning special awards for going above the standard.
Get ready for Arkansas City’s most vibrant and flavorful event of the year! Tacolalah 2025 returns to Wilson Park on Saturday, May 3, with a full day of festivities from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Start the day off with the Color Run at 9 a.m. Festival Fun begins at 10 a.m. Cultural performances take … Read more
Governor Laura Kelly has signed the state’s budget, Senate Bill 125, which allocates funding for Fiscal Years 2025, 2026, 2027, and 2028. The budget, as signed by Governor Kelly, fully funds K-12 education for a seventh consecutive year, providing additional funds for public schools across the state. Senate Bill 125 also invests an additional $10 … Read more
Visit Ark City says our Bulldogs are proud to host the State Large Group Music Festival on Thursday, April 10 at Arkansas City High School . Join us for a day full of incredible student performances – all free and open to the public! To ensure a respectful and enjoyable experience for all, we kindly … Read more
On March 28th, 2025, Captain Anthony Rider officially retired from the Arkansas City Police Department after nearly 26 years of dedicated service to our department and community. Since joining the department in 1999, Captain Rider has served with honor, professionalism, and an unwavering commitment to protecting and serving others. Throughout his career, he has been … Read more
Winfield’s Restaurant Week runs April 10-20 at eleven participating restaurants and establishments in Winfield and surrounding communities. The Winfield Area Chamber of Commerce is encouraging food lovers to support local restaurants during restaurant week. Visit any of the eleven participants and grab a Restaurant Week Passport. Spend at least $10 in a participating restaurant or … Read more
Burford Theater Arts says… Announcing the Kids Act Summer Theatre Production will be Into the Woods, a combination of your favorite fairy tales into one story. Ages 8-17, auditions begin June 2.