The City of Arkansas City invites residents to attend an open house to provide input on a proposed development plan at the intersection of 8th Street and Skyline Road. This come-and-go event will be held on July 23, 2024, from 5:00 to 7:00 PM at the First Church of the Nazarene, 1928 N. 11 Street. … Read more
The International Division of the Kansas Department of Commerce today announced it will begin a monthly Kansas Exporters Roundtable series in July. With three-quarters of potential customers located outside of the United States, Commerce will visit 15 cities across the state and offer assistance for small- to medium-sized Kansas companies.
This July, the American Red Cross continues to stress that blood donors are critically needed right now to support lifesaving transfusions this summer. Donors of all blood types are in demand, especially those with type O blood and donors giving platelets. Every donation counts in the mission to keep blood products stocked for patients, including … Read more
The Ark City Chamber of Commerce presented the Open Arms Award to Cowley County Humane Society this week. The Open Arms Award is given to a non-profit business or organization that has demonstrated exemplary achievement in community aid advancement, development, expansion, involvement, or other outstanding accomplishments. The Humane Society plays a vital role in caring … Read more
Don’t forget to donate blood today during the Battle of the Badges! Winfield PD and Fire/EMS are competing against Ark City PD and Fire/EMS for the most donations. You can donate at the First United Methodist Church at 10th & Millington anytime between Noon and 6 pm. Appointments and walk-ins are welcome.
USD 465 has partnered with Taher, Inc. as our new food service provider for the upcoming school year. The Board of Education recently approved the decision. This selection followed a comprehensive process that spanned several months, including formal bidding, interviews, site visits, and menu tastings. A committee of BOE members and administrators carefully reviewed applicants, … Read more
Cowley College says they are gearing up for a new school year starting August 13th by restocking our school supply stash in the Student Pantry. If you can donate pens, pencils, folders, notebooks, paper, and/or highlighters, please drop those off this month in the Nelson Student Center or the Galle-Johnson Admissions Center on Main Campus.
Governor Laura Kelly announced today that June’s total tax collections were $1.03 billion. That is $24.1 million, or 2.4%, more than the estimate. Total tax collections are up 3.9% from June 2023. Individual income tax collections were $452.4 million. That is $82.4 million, or 22.3% more than the estimate, and up 19.4% from June 2023. … Read more
The Arkansas City Commission will hold a Special Work Session on Wednesday, July 10, 2024, at noon in the City Commission Chambers, located at 118 W. Central Ave. The purpose of this meeting is to review budget with city staff.
USD 465 will continue to use Bright Arrow as our district-wide messaging system for staff and students. It pulls contact information from PowerSchool, so it is crucial that contact information is updated and correct. Most messages are sent via email. For more urgent communications, the system will also include a phone call. In both cases, … Read more