Shane Farley, Author at Cowley Post

Lauren Rosales has been named new curriculum director for USD 470

Tuesday, April 14

Arkansas City Public Schools has selected Lauren Rosales as its next director of curriculum and instruction. Rosales has been with USD 470 for more than 14 years and currently serves as principal at Jefferson Elementary School. Her experience also includes time as a teacher, coach... Read More.

JK Campbell is featured speaker for Southwestern convocation on Thursday

Monday, April 13

Southwestern College will host its annual Honors Convocation Thursday, April 16, at 4 p.m. in the Richardson Performing Arts Center. The event is free and open to the public. Retired Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean of the Faculty J.K. Campbell will serve as the... Read More.

Legacy grant helps to complete remodeling project for Cowley Fire Dist. 3

Wednesday, April 8

The Legacy Regional Community Foundation has awarded a $6,900 grant to Cowley County Fire District 3 to support improvements to its training facility in Burden. The volunteer fire and emergency medical service department, which serves Cowley County, recently completed its first significant remodel since the... Read More.

Sedan man killed in Cowley County rollover accident early Tues. morning

Wednesday, April 8

One person is dead and two others were injured in a single-vehicle rollover crash Tuesday morning east of Winfield, according to the Cowley County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies were dispatched at approximately 7:45 a.m. to the 32000 block of U.S. 160 near 102nd Road for a... Read More.

Ark City schools will open enrollment for next school year later this month

Wednesday, April 8

Arkansas City Public Schools will open enrollment for the 2026–2027 school year beginning April 22. Current families can complete enrollment online through the PowerSchool Parent Portal starting that day. Families needing help with enrollment can attend in-person support sessions on April 28 and April 29, from... Read More.

City of AC announces outstanding student finalists at an event on Monday

Wednesday, April 8

Arkansas City recognized finalists for its 2026 Outstanding Student Award during a reception held Monday at Cowley College’s Brown Center. Students from Arkansas City Middle School, Arkansas City High School and Cowley College were honored for academic achievement and community involvement. Finalists from Arkansas City Middle... Read More.

Sheriff: Pedestrian fatality north of Ark City in February was accidental

Tuesday, April 7

Authorities say a fatal pedestrian crash in late February has been ruled an accident. Cowley County Sheriff David Falletti said the investigation determined Kasey Joe Barclay, 32, formerly of Ponca City, Oklahoma, walked into traffic prior to being struck. The crash occurred Feb. 28 at approximately... Read More.

Program aims to address loneliness, build connections in Cowley County

Tuesday, April 7

A community-focused organization is inviting local residents to take part in a paid 12-week program aimed at strengthening neighborhood connections and developing grassroots leadership. The The Neighboring Movement is accepting participants for its Community Animator Network, or CAN, a program centered on building relationships and... Read More.

Cowley judge rules inmate needs a hearing on reversal of parole approval

Monday, April 6

A Cowley County judge has ordered a new hearing in the high-profile parole case of Jimmie K. Nelms, ruling the Kansas Prisoner Review Board violated due process when it rescinded his parole last year. Cowley County has jurisdiction in the case because Nelms is currently... Read More.

City of Ark City readying for annual recognition of the city’s top students

Thursday, April 2

Arkansas City will recognize dozens of local students this month through its longstanding Outstanding Student Award program, with finalists and top scholarship winners to be announced at two events in April. According to a news release from the City of Arkansas City, the program was... Read More.

William Newton Hospital starts design work on new emergency department

Thursday, April 2

WINFIELD - William Newton Hospital has finalized an agreement with Alloy Architecture to design a new emergency department, a key step forward as fundraising for the project nears its goal, according to a written release from the hospital. Representatives from the hospital, the William Newton... Read More.

Three evaluated for injuries after a crash near Wellington Monday night

Wednesday, April 1

Three people were taken to a hospital following a two-vehicle crash Monday night on U.S. 160 east of the Kansas Turnpike near Wellington. The crash occurred at approximately 8:50 p.m., when a 2015 Ford Escape pulling out of a private drive failed to yield to... Read More.

Author: Shane Farley

Lauren Rosales has been named new curriculum director for USD 470

JK Campbell is featured speaker for Southwestern convocation on Thursday

Legacy grant helps to complete remodeling project for Cowley Fire Dist. 3

Sedan man killed in Cowley County rollover accident early Tues. morning

Ark City schools will open enrollment for next school year later this month

City of AC announces outstanding student finalists at an event on Monday

Sheriff: Pedestrian fatality north of Ark City in February was accidental

Program aims to address loneliness, build connections in Cowley County

Cowley judge rules inmate needs a hearing on reversal of parole approval

City of Ark City readying for annual recognition of the city’s top students

William Newton Hospital starts design work on new emergency department

Three evaluated for injuries after a crash near Wellington Monday night

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