Southwestern College is excited to partner with Walnut Valley Festival to bring bluegrass music back to campus on Sept. 9 (compliments of The Urban Spelunkers a band of Builder Alumni) and ALL are invited! On October 23, 1971 The Walnut Valley Folk Festival was born here on campus. The festival is celebrating its 53rd year … Read more
The City of Arkansas City is proud to announce that Phillip and Michelle Bruce, of the 200 block of Kansas Avenue, have been selected as the very first honorees of the new Brighten the Block community recognition program. The Bruces received an overwhelming number of nominations from community members who praised their dedication to restoring … Read more
The Winfield Recreation Commission says less than a week to register. Don’t miss out on our Adult Co-Rec Volleyball League! Registration closes soon. Gather your team, hit the court, and enjoy some fun competition this season! Deadline: 9/11/25 Games Begin: 9/22/25
Winfield Fire/EMS says we’re under a week away from the 8th Annual Winfield Fire/EMS 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb at the 77 Steps at Southwestern College. Join us on Thursday, September 11, anytime between 5:00 and 9:00 a.m. for this meaningful, come-and-go tribute. This free event honors those who gave their lives and those who answered … Read more
Cowley College is proud to bring back our Community Clothes Drive-now partnered with Central Christian Church-Ark City to serve even more people in need! Accepting Donations Of: Gently used clothing Household goods Shoes, linens & more (Sorry, no electronics) Drop-Off Spots: Cowley College – Galle-Johnson Room 204 Monday-Thursday | 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM Central … Read more
Ark City firefighters will be back on Summit Street this Labor Day, boots in hand, raising money for the Muscular Dystrophy Association. The annual “Fill the Boot” fundraiser runs from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday, Sept. 1. Crews from the Arkansas City Fire/EMS Department will be set up between Central and 5th Avenue, collecting … Read more
The Arkansas City Fire/EMS Department will once again join the national “Fill the Boot” campaign to support the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA). This year’s fundraiser will be held on Labor Day, Monday, September 1, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Members of the department will be stationed along Summit Street between Central Avenue and 5th … Read more
Beginning September 29, 2025, SCK Health Primary Care, currently located at 510 West Radio Lane, will be relocating to our newly unified campus at 6401 Patterson Parkway. This move is more than just a change in address-it’s a step toward seamless care and an even stronger commitment to our community. By bringing our services under … Read more
The Ark City PD says With school officially back in session, our units are out reminding everyone to take it easy on the gas pedal. Speeding in school zones puts kids, parents, and staff at risk – and we’ll be out making sure everyone gets where they’re going safely. Let’s start the school year off … Read more
The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) today announced that the measles outbreak affecting southwest Kansas has officially ended. Two full incubation periods, for a total of 42 days, have passed since the last confirmed case was reported. As there is not an active outbreak in southwest Kansas, KDHE is no longer recommending the … Read more