The inauguration of Elizabeth Frombgen was held on Saturday, April 22, in the Richardson Performing Arts Center. Frombgen is the 20th president in the138-year history of Southwestern College. Prior to coming to SC, Frombgen was vice president for academic affairs and dean of the college at Thiel College in Greenville, Pa., Frombgen earned her Ph.D. … Read more
USD 465 is putting on a Roll and Read tomorrow at Cherry Street Park. Meet at the park for a reading and rolling adventure. Pack the stroller or bike and roll on over. Along the path through the park, you will find reading stations and other fun activities. Roll and Read is designed to promote … Read more
Governor Laura Kelly celebrated the Kansas Senate’s unanimous confirmation of Brigadier General Michael Venerdi to serve as the Adjutant General of Kansas. Prior to his appointment and confirmation as the 38th Adjutant General of Kansas, Venerdi served as the Director of the Joint Staff, Kansas National Guard at the Joint Force Headquarters in Topeka. He … Read more
USD 470 says a draft of the 2023-2024 calendar is now available on the district website. Please keep in mind this calendar is subject to the negotiation process and could change. https://www.usd470.com/newcal.
The Second Annual Summit Nights USD 470 Art Crawl!! is tonight! USD 470 student art will be displayed in several Ark City businesses starting at 5 p.m. on Thursday, April 27, and will remain on display until Saturday, April 29. Enjoy a FREE bounce house obstacle course on 5th Avenue on Thursday, April 27 from … Read more
The USD 465 and the Winfield Recreation Commission are accepting applications for a board member on the WRC Board. The position will serve a four-year term from July 1st 2023 through June 30th 2027. If you’re interested in serving on the Winfield Recreation Commission Board, you should submit a letter of interest to Dr. Nathan … Read more
Southwestern College has space available for rent over the upcoming summer months. Brittany Donals, director of camps, conferences, and events at Southwestern, encourages anyone interested to contact her. Donals says, “Southwestern College offers venues that seat from 10 people up to 450 with wireless classroom space. During the summer, we provide economical housing for camps, … Read more
The City of Ark City says Members of the Street Department have been working at the intersections of First Street and Madison Avenue, removing the brick and adding a 15-foot concrete skirt to handle heavier traffic. The project will support the mill and overlay on Madison from Summit Street to 8th Street, which is expected … Read more
Governor Laura Kelly today signed House Bill 2292, which creates a tax credit for certain employers who create apprenticeship programs to strengthen and expand the Kansas workforce. House Bill 2292 also creates new grant programs that will support apprentices pursuing careers in education and health care.
At 11:34 a.m. on April 22, 2023, Arkansas City police officers were called to the 1300 block of North A Street on a report of a woman threatening people with a gun. Officers quickly arrived and located Jesse Shae Simmons, age 44, of Winfield. Simmons pointed a handgun at the three initial responding officers. Simmons … Read more