Late May signals the beginning of a busy time for celebrations and summer holidays. The American Red Cross asks donors to make an appointment to give blood now before calendars start to fill up. Donors of all blood types – especially those giving type O blood and donors giving platelets – are vital to people … Read more
SCK Health has announced three gifts the Foundation has granted. The first grant was made to SCK Occupational Health Services. The second grant is a partnership with SCK Foundation, SCK Health Employees and Integrity Health. We purchased three new beds for the SCK Health Emergency Room. The third grant was in the form of scholarships … Read more
The City of Arkansas City would like to offer you a chance to win a $100 gift card! Last summer, the Arkansas City Environmental Services Department asked residents to take a survey issued by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. All public water supply systems require the questionnaire to develop a Lead Service Line Inventory of … Read more
This is just a reminder that the City of Arkansas Environmental Services Department has begun the process of potholing service lines for publicly and privately owned water systems. Rod Philo, Environmental Services Supervisor, clarified the purpose behind this initiative, stating, “Residents might recall that last summer, The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency introduced regulations mandating all … Read more
Governor Laura Kelly announced today that she has signed House Bill 2551, the Omnibus Budget, which passed with bipartisan support. The budget increases funding to address water quantity and quality issues, invests in workforce development, and provides additional funding for essential services and critical mental health needs. The budget provides $8.3 million in need-based financial … Read more
The City of Arkansas City will start its annual fire hydrant flushing program this week, with work proceeding across southwest Arkansas City. The Environmental Services Department will initiate the flushing in Section 1. This section contains 80 fire hydrants along and South of Washington Avenue, South to Lincoln Avenue, and West of First Street, including … Read more
USD 470 says We are hosting a preschool screening and enrollment event on May 22 at Adams Elementary School. During the screening, we will explore several skills and concepts to better understand your child’s development. Then, we will check your child’s vision and hearing, review the information with you, then, help with enrollment if applicable. … Read more
Celebrate Ag, May 18th from 1 til 5 at the Winfield Fairgrounds presented by Cowley County Farm Bureau, K-state Research and Extension, and the Cowley County Conservation District. Several demonstrations are scheduled including Goat health presentation, horseshoeing, cow milking and garden planting. Area 4-H-ers will be talking about their upcoming fair projects and there will … Read more
Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland encourages jobseekers to take part in this month’s State of Kansas Agency Virtual Job Fair, hosted by KANSASWORKS, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 22. There are currently 786 agency positions available across the state that range from entry to senior level. State agencies are … Read more
Governor Laura Kelly today signed House Substitute for Senate Bill 387, fully funding K-12 education for the sixth consecutive year and making the initial investment into fully funding special education. Critically, House Substitute for Senate Bill 387 provides $75.5 million in additional funding for special education state aid. This includes $65.5 million in new State … Read more