Shane Farley, Author at Cowley Post

Ark City schools picks contractor at risk for upcoming school bond projects

Tuesday, May 12

The USD 470 Arkansas City Public Schools Board of Education has approved Kansas City-based McCownGordon Construction as the Construction Manager at Risk for the district’s upcoming bond projects. According to the district, a selection committee interviewed three firms before ranking McCownGordon highest with a score... Read More.

KCC rejects eastern portion of Evergy’s proposed transmission line route

Tuesday, May 12

The Kansas Corporation Commission handed transmission line opponents a significant partial victory Tuesday, approving only part of Evergy’s proposed Buffalo Flats to Delaware transmission line route while rejecting the remainder and ordering a new routing study for eastern Cowley County into Oklahoma. The KCC approved... Read More.

Golfin’ for Good Sam tournament raises $13,700 for Presbyterian Manor

Monday, May 11

Golfers from Arkansas City, Winfield and across the area helped make another year of the annual Golfin’ for Good Sam tournament a success for Arkansas City Presbyterian Manor. The tournament was held earlier this month at Winfield Country Club and raised more than $13,700 for... Read More.

William Newton Hospital brings a familiar face back to Cedar Vale clinic

Thursday, May 7

Residents will have a chance later this month to welcome a familiar healthcare provider back to the community. William Newton Hospital is inviting the public to a come-and-go reception for Wes Turner, who recently returned full-time to the Cedar Vale Rural Health Clinic. The meet-and-greet is... Read More.

Crochet the day away: Ark City elementary program meant to bring calm

Wednesday, May 6

At first glance, it looks like a quiet indoor recess activity at C-4 Elementary. But inside Deb Richardson’s classroom, students are learning far more than how to loop yarn. During indoor recess, the room is calm and focused as students sit crocheting — trading the... Read More.

Body of Ark City man recovered from the water after hours-long search

Tuesday, May 5

A rural Arkansas City man was found dead Tuesday morning following an hours-long search east of Silverdale, after deputies discovered his truck still running near a watershed. According to the Cowley County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were dispatched around 2:45 a.m. to the area of 151st... Read More.

Cowley Sheriff conducts investigation of report of missing person near AC

Tuesday, May 5

The Cowley County Sheriff’s Office Tuesday has been investigating the report of a missing person in the Silverdale area east of Ark City. Sheriff David Falletti said a media statement in regard to the incident will be released. The person was reported missing in the early... Read More.

Winfield resident killed Saturday night in crash on 77 near Strother Field

Monday, May 4

A Winfield man was killed late Saturday night in a two-vehicle crash at a U.S. 77 intersection south of Winfield near Strother Field. The crash occurred around 11:35 p.m. at U.S. 77 and 202nd Road, according to a report from the Cowley County Sheriff's Office. Investigators... Read More.

Fire early Friday destroys mobile home on the east side of Akansas City

Friday, May 1

A mobile home was destroyed Friday morning in a structure fire in Arkansas City. Around 8:10 a.m., Ark City Fire/EMS was dispatched to the area of E and Spruce streets for a reported structure fire. The home was quickly consumed by flames. The cause of the... Read More.

Ninth Ave. bridge in Winfield reopens to traffic as long-term project continues

Friday, May 1

Traffic is moving again on the U.S. 160 bridge near the Cowley County Fairgrounds, though with restrictions, as work continues on a long-term reconstruction project. The bridge reopened to head-to-head traffic May 1, according to the Kansas Department of Transportation, with an 11-foot lane width... Read More.

Winfield’s Southwestern College to hold commencement this weekend

Thursday, April 30

Southwestern College will hold its 2026 commencement ceremony at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, May 10, at Richard L. Jantz Stadium. Graduation activities will take place throughout the weekend, beginning Friday with a business division reception from noon to 1 p.m. in Mossman Hall. Additional receptions are scheduled... Read More.

USD 470 board wrap: Pfannenstiel begins transition into superintendent role

Tuesday, April 28

It was a light agenda Monday for the USD 470 Board of Education, with routine approvals and end-of-year items making up most of the meeting. A notable administrative move, though, came as the board approved changing Will Pfannenstiel’s title to interim superintendent, effective immediately, along... Read More.

Author: Shane Farley

Ark City schools picks contractor at risk for upcoming school bond projects

KCC rejects eastern portion of Evergy’s proposed transmission line route

Golfin’ for Good Sam tournament raises $13,700 for Presbyterian Manor

William Newton Hospital brings a familiar face back to Cedar Vale clinic

Crochet the day away: Ark City elementary program meant to bring calm

Body of Ark City man recovered from the water after hours-long search

Cowley Sheriff conducts investigation of report of missing person near AC

Winfield resident killed Saturday night in crash on 77 near Strother Field

Fire early Friday destroys mobile home on the east side of Akansas City

Ninth Ave. bridge in Winfield reopens to traffic as long-term project continues

Winfield’s Southwestern College to hold commencement this weekend

USD 470 board wrap: Pfannenstiel begins transition into superintendent role

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