Meals available during USD 470 spring break

USD 470 students will be out for Spring Break March 15-19, 2021. Free meals will be distributed to any USD 470 student from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. on Tuesday, March 16 at Ark City Middle School (NW entrance). All district offices will be closed March 18-19.

Scam alerts from Cowley County

Cowley County Sheriff’s Office says it has responded to several different types of scam calls in the last week. The scams are ranging from a Social Security Laundering ring in Texas to a Kidnapping of family members for Ransom. If you receive a phone call from an unknown number, or in some cases a known … Read more

COVID 19 testing still available in USD 470

The USD 470 health staff says on its Facebook page: It continues to offer COVID-19 rapid testing for students and staff. This testing is non-invasive and completely optional. It provides a free, quick, and convenient opportunity to have a COVID-19 test performed. Health personnel will determine if/when someone needs to be tested. Parental consent is … Read more

GE Aviation moving operations from Winfield to Strother Field

Recent changes in the commercial aviation industry have led GE Aviation to make some changes. They plan to leave their Winfield plant and consolidate all Cowley County operations at Strother Field, according to ctnewsonline.com. The move will not affect employee numbers. All 200 employees in Winfield will move to Strother field. The action should be … Read more

Cowley County looking for volunteers to create Q Boxes

From Cowley County, Kansas: Cowley County needs volunteers to assemble Q-Boxes to help those who are tested for COVID-19 and must isolate or quarantine. The QBox program provides a box of food and commodities to those needing assistance, at no cost to them. They are looking for groups that can help with the project. Most … Read more

Police looking for burglary suspect

The Ark City Police Department is looking for 27 year old Blake Michael Bell in connection with several incidents of motor vehicle burglary and theft. Police were dispatched on the morning of Feb. 24 to Cowley College for a report of vehicle burglary. Officers learned multiple vehicles on the college campus had items taken from … Read more

Winfield road closure coming

A road closure to keep in mind in Winfield for next week. On Tuesday, March 16, 2021, Fuller Street between 9th and 10th Avenues in Winfield will be closed. This is a temporary closure due to courthouse maintenance on that day.

Ark City seeks input on summer school programs

The Ark City School District is looking for feedback to help them plan a safe, fun, and engaging summer educational program for students. A survey is up online and will remain there through March 11th. A link to the survey is up on the district’s facebook page.