Shane Farley, Author at Cowley Post

Another drive-thru flu clinic is set for Friday at Winfield Health Dept.

Monday, November 11

A drive thru flu clinic is set for Friday in Winfield. It’s the final drive thru clinic of the season, health officials said. Shots for flu, covid, and RSV will be available. Simply pull up on 8th St. behind the Winfield Health Dept. office, fill... Read More.

Ark City High School students do well at Cowley College Art Prodigy Awards

Friday, November 8

Arkansas City High School art students recently demonstrated their talent and dedication at the Annual Cowley College Prodigy Awards, earning top placements in categories such as ceramics, drawing, digital art, and more. This event showcases high school artists from the region, celebrating their skill, creativity,... Read More.

Pike Road improvement project in Winfield is nearing its conclusion

Friday, November 8

An extensive renovation of Pike Road in Winfield - which serves the commercial area that includes Dillons and Walmart - should be completed by Dec. 1, city officials said Thursday. The $1.6 million project is meant to improve infrastructure, safety and accessibility. The project was... Read More.

Legacy has selected Carlla Pike for its the 2024 Spirit of Humanity Award

Wednesday, November 6

Carlla Pike will be honored with a reception co-hosted by Legacy Regional Community Foundation and Arkansas City Area Chamber of Commerce on Thursday, Nov. 14 at 5:30 p.m. In addition to the Spirit of Humanity presentation, the Arkansas City Area Chamber of Commerce will dedicate... Read More.

Trump does well in Cowley County; Alley, Roth win easily; AC library question fails

Wednesday, November 6

President-elect Donald Trump did well on ballots in Cowley County Tuesday night. The Trump-J.D. Vance ticket received 9,102 votes locally, compared to 3,791 for Democratic candidate Kamala Harris and her running mate Tim Walz. Overall, voter turnout was near 64 percent. At the start of election... Read More.

Cowley County voter turnout 37 percent, even before election day arrived

Tuesday, November 5

Counting is still hours away, but Cowley County Election chief Karen Madison reports that activity at the polls today has been “very steady.” She estimated that as of 1 p.m., about 3,000 people had cast their vote. Judges check in with Madison regularly and she... Read More.

Public meeting will discuss efforts to make area roads and streets safer

Tuesday, November 5

Cowley County and the city of Winfield are seeking public input as they continue to formulate a plan to enhance safety on area streets and roads. On Nov. 13, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., at the Cowley County Courthouse in Winfield, a public meeting... Read More.

AREA RECAP: Chattam has big night as Winfield advances in football playoffs

Friday, November 1

Winfield sophomore Dane Chattam rushed for 243 yards and three touchdowns Friday night as the Vikings advanced in the Kansas state football playoffs. They were victorious 35-20 at home over Circle. The game at Richard L. Jantz Stadium got off to a slow start with... Read More.

Bids approved for state road projects in Sumner and Cowley Counties

Friday, November 1

The Kansas Department of Transportation announces approved bids for state highway construction and maintenance projects. The letting took place Oct. 16, in Topeka. Some of the bids may include multiple projects that have been bundled based on proximity and type of work. These are the Sumner... Read More.

Ark City man arrested twice in same week; Faces drug and theft charges

Wednesday, October 30

Local police arrested an Ark City man twice last week in a pair of unrelated incidents, according to a media statement released Wednesday. 37-year-old Corey Dean Erwin remains in the Cowley County Jail, according to online records. Total bond has been set at just under... Read More.

Loneliness to be discussed at event hosted by Southwestern and Legacy

Tuesday, October 29

The Southwestern College Deets Library and the Legacy Foundation will host an event addressing the epidemic of loneliness on Thursday, Nov. 7 from 6-8 p.m. The event is at the Deets Library at Southwestern and there is no admission charge. “Building a More Socially Connected... Read More.

Process of moving wind farm crane damages highway 160 near Oxford

Tuesday, October 29

A small portion of U.S. 160 highway between Wellington and Oxford will require repair following the moving of a crane being used to construct a wind farm. On Wed. Oct. 23, the roadway was closed for a time to allow the crane to cross the... Read More.