Shane Farley, Author at Cowley Post

USD 470 welcomes families sending kids to PreK and Kindergarten for first time

Friday, July 18

By ALISHA CALL, USD 470 - With the start of a new school year around the corner, Arkansas City Public Schools is excited to welcome families who are sending their children to PreK or Kindergarten for the first time. “We know this is a big... Read More.

New deal with AC teachers includes 3.9% increase in overall compensation

Thursday, July 17

A tentative master agreement for the coming school year, approved by the USD 470 board of education, includes a pay increase for teachers and administrators. Final approval is contingent on a faculty vote. Board approval came at a regularly scheduled meeting this week. Certified staff... Read More.

Sheila’s Giving Closet in Winfield earns grant through Leadership Cowley initiative

Thursday, July 17

Sheila’s Giving Closet - a faith-based organization that collects and distributes food items in the Winfield area - has completed its participation in the Leadership In Action Initiative. Participants in the program receive a $5,000 grant for program implementation. The initiative is sponsored by Leadership... Read More.

Cowley College pitcher Barrett Morgan is drafted by the Boston Red Sox

Wednesday, July 16

After helping the Cowley College baseball team to a 44-11 record and a top-10 national ranking in the final regular season poll, right-hander Barrett Morgan was selected this week by the Boston Red Sox in the 11th round of the Major League Baseball draft. Morgan... Read More.

Longtime AC tennis coach Louderback named to Kansas Sports Hall of Fame

Wednesday, July 16

Retired Ark City tennis coach J.C. Louderback will be inducted into the Kansas Sports Hall of Fame in a ceremony next month. Louderback coached the Bulldogs in tennis for 36 years and won three state championships as a coach in 1989, 90 and 92. He... Read More.

Contractor is picked to remove and replace a historic stone bridge near Dexter

Monday, July 14

Newton-based Bridges Inc. has been chosen as the contractor to replace the historic Pudden Bridge which crosses Grouse Creek near Dexter. Just under $1.36 million has been approved for construction, according to an announcement from the Kansas Dept. of Transportation. Salina-based Kirkham Michael had a... Read More.

Manslaughter charge brought against Ark City man for July 3 crash near Newkirk

Monday, July 14

An Ark City man was arrested Saturday and is facing multiple felony charges in connection with a fatality traffic accident that occurred July 3 north of Newkirk, Okla. 36-year-old Robert D. Mahoney was booked into the Kay County Detention Center on charges of first degree... Read More.

SWAT Team called in, Winfield man arrested following disturbance late Thurs.

Friday, July 11

Regional SWAT Team members arrested a local man early this morning following an investigation into a disturbance at a Winfield residence. 49-year-old Jeffrey D. Milner, a previously convicted felon, remained in the Cowley County Jail Friday afternoon. Booking charges include criminal threat, criminal restraint, aggravated... Read More.

Boydston is sentenced to prison for a January stabbing incident in Ark City

Tuesday, July 8

Sean M. Boydston was sentenced to more than 11 years in prison Tuesday on a charge resulting from an Ark City Police stabbing investigation earlier this year. Judge Christopher Smith sentenced the 55-year-old Boydston to 136 months in the custody of the Kansas Dept. of... Read More.

Winfield Police and Cowley Sheriff offers 15th edition of Citizens Police Academy

Tuesday, July 8

The Winfield Police Department and Cowley County Sheriff’s Office are once again hosting their adult citizens police academy, set to start August 28. The 15th run of the academy will educate citizens about the police department and sheriff’s office organizations, operations, and roles in... Read More.

County Commission issues statement on passing of former commissioner Bonfy

Tuesday, July 8

Cowley County Commissioners have issued a public statement regarding the passing of former county commissioner Dick Bonfy. Bonfy passed away Sunday at the age of 90. He served more than 20 years on the commission and was well known for his activity and service within... Read More.

SCK Health moving Radio Lane Clinic onto hospital campus in cost-cutting effort

Wednesday, July 2

SCK Health will move its Radio Lane Clinic to the hospital campus on Patterson Parkway this fall in what it described as a “decisive move to strengthen its financial foundation and ensure long-term sustainability.” No layoffs are planned. The move is expected to take place over... Read More.