Shane Farley, Author at Cowley Post

Legacy Foundation seeking nominations for its Spirit of Humanity Award

Tuesday, August 19

The Legacy Regional Community Foundation is seeking nominations for its 2025 Spirit of Humanity Award, an annual recognition for individuals or groups who demonstrate uncommon leadership and action in Cowley and Sumner counties. The award was created in 2016 during the foundation’s 20th anniversary celebration.... Read More.

Two Ark City men arrested after investigation into kidnapping, sexual assault

Monday, August 18

Two Arkansas City men were arrested early Sunday after police said a woman was kidnapped from an Oklahoma casino and sexually assaulted. Police were called about 1:18 a.m. Aug. 17 to the 1600 block of South Sixth Street for a possible kidnapping. A caller reported... Read More.

Ark City Police again taking part in “You Drink. You Drive. You Lose” campaign

Thursday, August 14

Drivers who get behind the wheel after drinking can expect to see more police on the roads in Arkansas City later this month. From Aug. 16 through Labor Day, Sept. 1, the Arkansas City Police Department will join law enforcement agencies across Kansas in the... Read More.

Cowley College hosts statewide meetings; local Sen. Larry Alley honored

Wednesday, August 13

It was a busy few days on the Cowley College campus in Ark City as the school recently played host to community college leaders from all over Kansas. From July 31 to Aug. 2, the Kansas Association of Community College Trustees and Presidents (KACC) and... Read More.

USD 470 asking voters this fall to OK bond spending for school improvements

Wednesday, August 13

Members of the USD 470 board of education in Ark City Monday voted to put a bond issue question on the ballot in November. Full details about specific projects, taxes and voting will be released soon, district spokesperson Alisha Call said. Voters will be asked... Read More.

Union State continues support of William Newton Healthcare Foundation

Monday, August 11

Union State Bank is once again demonstrating its deep-rooted commitment to the health and vitality of Winfield and its surrounding areas. As the William Newton Healthcare Foundation prepares for its annual gala, Union State Bank renewed its annual pledge of $10,000, continuing its role... Read More.

Fire does extensive damage Sunday to a local business east of Winfield

Sunday, August 10

A commercial building housing Winfield’s Powder Valley Outdoor Sports sustained heavy fire damage early Sunday when flames swept through the warehouse and processing areas, authorities said. The Winfield Fire/EMS Department was dispatched around 2:35 a.m. to 17295 151st Road and found the structure heavily involved.... Read More.

Fire causes damage to Winfield home Sat.; First responder taken to hospital

Sunday, August 10

A structure fire on West 6th in Winfield Saturday night caused significant damage to the front of a home and sent one first responder to the hospital. Around 8:15 p.m., Winfield Fire/EMS crews were called to 2408 W. 6th after reports of smoke and flames.... Read More.

SC Learning Center for kids gets Legacy Community Foundation grant

Friday, August 8

The Southwestern College Learning Center has received a $10,000 grant from the Legacy Regional Community Foundation. The SC Learning Center, led by Kelsie Barnhart, director of teaching and learning, and Autumn Watts, director of operations, is a preschool and after school program being offered to... Read More.

County told that June 17 hailstorm does not meet public assistance threshold

Thursday, August 7

Damage done by a June 17 hailstorm in Ark City does not meet the threshold for public assistance funding, Cowley County Emergency Management officials said Thursday. The county, through its Facebook page, said it had been formally notified of that by the Kansas Dept. of... Read More.

Kaylen Artherton has joined Cowley College softball team as assistant coach

Thursday, August 7

Kaylen Artherton begins her first season as an assistant softball coach at Cowley College after serving as a team manager in 2017 and 2018. “I am excited to bring Kaylen on staff,” Cowley head coach Jenny Hoyt said. “She has been around the program since... Read More.

Legacy announces application period for 2025 Power of the Purse grants

Wednesday, August 6

The 2025 grant application for the Power of the Purse funding has been released. The Power of the Purse – a women’s giving circle established with Legacy Regional Community Foundation – is currently accepting grant applications from area nonprofit organizations that align with their mission... Read More.

Author: Shane Farley

Legacy Foundation seeking nominations for its Spirit of Humanity Award

Two Ark City men arrested after investigation into kidnapping, sexual assault

Ark City Police again taking part in “You Drink. You Drive. You Lose” campaign

Cowley College hosts statewide meetings; local Sen. Larry Alley honored

USD 470 asking voters this fall to OK bond spending for school improvements

Union State continues support of William Newton Healthcare Foundation

Fire does extensive damage Sunday to a local business east of Winfield

Fire causes damage to Winfield home Sat.; First responder taken to hospital

SC Learning Center for kids gets Legacy Community Foundation grant

County told that June 17 hailstorm does not meet public assistance threshold

Kaylen Artherton has joined Cowley College softball team as assistant coach

Legacy announces application period for 2025 Power of the Purse grants

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