A committee comprised of librarians and library staff from across the state, and the State Librarian of Kansas, Ray C. Walling, are pleased to announce the selected title for this year’s Kansas Reads to Preschoolers program. This year’s selection is “My Heart Fills With Happiness,” a heartwarming picture book written by Monique Gray Smith and … Read more
The Cowley County Commission has a meeting set for Tuesday, October 17th, at 6 p.m. The agenda is out. It shows the group will consider the approval of the declaration of a local disaster emergency for Cowley County. They’ll consider the approval of several KDOT grants, including for the Council on Aging, Twin Rivers Developmental, … Read more
Arkansas City is preparing to celebrate the 91 st Annual Arkalalah Festival from October 25 th – 28 th . This year’s theme, Aloha Arkalalah, was chosen by the 2023 Arkalalah Executive Committee Chairman, Damon Mendoza. Mendoza, who served in the Marines, has coordinated the inclusion of the Marine Forces Reserve Band. The Marine Forces … Read more
More than 572,000 Kansas residents receive health coverage through Medicare, and the time to review benefits is only days away. The program’s Fall Open Enrollment period, when you can make changes that take effect January 1 of the following year, occurs each year from October 15 through December 7. By shopping available plans and comparing … Read more
Burford Theatre Arts presents Donnie Huffman & Family on Saturday October 21 as part of the 2023 VJ Wilkins Performance Series. Doors will open at 6:00pm, and the show will start at 7:00pm. General Admission tickets are $25.00 and are available in advance online at www.burfordtheatre.com and in the Burford Theatre Arts Office at 112 … Read more
Cowley College Impact has launched its First-Generation campaign leading up to its event on November 8th. First-Generation College Celebrations will take place on November 8th, 2023! To start our First-Generation celebration, we will be doing a social media campaign highlighting our First-Generation faculty, staff, and students. You can see those highlights on the Facebook page … Read more
Governor Laura Kelly announced that Kansas will designate Juneteenth as a state holiday, joining 28 other states and the District of Columbia. Juneteenth commemorates June 19, 1865, the day the last enslaved Americans received word that President Abraham Lincoln had signed the Emancipation Proclamation to abolish slavery more than 2 years after the end of … Read more
Quick reminder, the City-Cowley County Health Department is putting on drive-thru flu clinics. The next one will take place at the Agri-Business Building in Arkansas City on Wednesday, October 11 from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. There is no appointment necessary, attendees just need to bring their photo ID and insurance card.
The City of Ark City says city workers have just completed the construction of brand-new public bathrooms in Pershing Park! These modern and accessible facilities were provided through the city’s ten-year Capital Improvement Plan.
City of Winfield and Winfield High School have partnered to create an Electrical Internship. Each school year, one high school Senior interested in pursuing a career in Electric Utility is chosen for this internship. This intern spends the first semester with the Power Plant, and second semester with the Linemen.