Shane Farley, Author at Cowley Post

State issues boil water advisory for residents in Atlanta, Kan.

Thursday, November 21

TOPEKA – The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued a boil water advisory for the City of Atlanta public water supply system located in Cowley County. Customers should observe the following precautions until further notice: Boil water for one minute prior to... Read More.

Thanksgiving seatbelt enforcement campaign begins today in Ark City

Thursday, November 21

This Thanksgiving, the Arkansas City Police Department urges all Kansans to prioritize seatbelt use. “If wearing your seatbelt isn’t already a habit, now is the time to start a life-saving tradition,” Police Captain Jason Legleiter said. From today, Nov. 21 through December 1, 2024, the Arkansas... Read More.

Ark City hospital embarks on $1 million project to improve SCK Med Center

Thursday, November 21

Work started this week on a multi-phase improvement project at the SCK Health Medical Center in Arkansas City. On Monday, construction began to convert the north wing of the hospital to accommodate the Occupational Health Services department. This first phase of the renovation project will... Read More.

The top four placers at Ark City Spelling Bee will advance to county bee

Wednesday, November 20

Four Ark City middle schoolers advanced to the County Spelling Bee after a challenging City Spelling Bee. From left: 1st place Emma Mangold (ACCA), 2nd place Brooklyn Vickers, 3rd place Jacquelyn Contreras, and 4th place Tyler Feste (ACCA). All participants showcased incredible effort and good sportsmanship... Read More.

Legacy provides $15,000 grant to help fund a local deer meat program

Wednesday, November 20

A $15,000 grant from Legacy Regional Community Foundation will help to continue funding a local program that provides deer meat families. Families Eating Donated Deer, FEDD, has provided nearly 20,000 pounds of venison to families in Cowley County over the past 12 years. The grant... Read More.

Meeting minutes: Cowley College Board of Trustees holds monthly meeting

Tuesday, November 19

The Board of Trustees gathered for their November 18th meeting in the President’s Dining Room inside of the McAtee Dining Center on the Ark City Main Campus. Trustee Stanley provided the invocation, and Chair Bazil recited the College Mission Statement. Under Awards and Reports, Cowley... Read More.

Longtime Cowley Sheriff deputy leaves position after arrest for DUI

Tuesday, November 19

A 24-year veteran of the Cowley County Sheriff’s Office left his position last week, following his arrest for DUI earlier this month. John Vanroyen, who had attained the rank of corporal deputy, officially departed the sheriff’s office Nov. 13. A county official said Vanroyen had... Read More.

Southwestern College football will host home playoff game on Saturday

Monday, November 18

Southwestern College football continues its 2024 season as the Moundbuilders prepare to host the University of Saint Francis (Ind.) Cougars in the first round of the 69th NAIA Football Championship Series (FCS). The game is set for noon, Saturday, at Richard L. Jantz Stadium. The Moundbuilders... Read More.

Feds arrest 77-year-old man in Ponca accused of 1969 Nebraska murder

Monday, November 18

Federal authorities Monday arrested a 77-year-old man in Ponca City who is accused of first-degree murder in the death of a teen in Nebraska in 1969. Joseph A. Ambroz was taken into custody at Copper Ridge apartments by the U.S. Marshals Service. A warrant for... Read More.

Cowley Vball coach Gream grabs coach of year honor for 3rd time in 4 years

Friday, November 15

Cowley College volleyball coach Steven Gream has brought home his second straight KJCCC Division 2 Volleyball Coach of the Year honor. It is his third time for the award in the past four years. The Tigers have won 77 consecutive contests after winning the NJCAA... Read More.

Ark City man, 21, recovering from injuries sustained in motorcycle crash

Wednesday, November 13

Recovery continues for a 21-year-old Ark City man who sustained broken bones and road rash in a motorcycle accident last week. Haydan Stone was released from a Wichita hospital over the weekend, according to his wife, Kaylynn. She credits him wearing a helmet and long... Read More.

Drug probe leads to search warrant and arrest of 3 in Ark City Saturday

Tuesday, November 12

Three people were arrested - two of whom remain in the Cowlye County Jail - following a drug-related investigation conducted by the Ark City Police Dept. over the weekend. 18-year-old Makayla N. Robinson, 20-year-old Ryan Matthew Newman and 58-year-old Len Wayne Snow, all of Ark... Read More.