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SC leadership student, ACPD chief to host free youth mental health workshop for adults Saturday

Thursday, November 9

Brandon Murphy-Ward, a Southwestern College Leadership student, will host a youth mental health session, led by Ark City Police Chief Eric Burr on Saturday from 9-10 a.m. at Grace United Methodist Church in Winfield.There is no admission charge to attend.According to a news release from SC, the session is... Read More.

ACHS Fine Arts presents ‘Annie’ Thursday through Saturday

Wednesday, November 8

Ark City High School Fine Arts presents the musical "Annie" this week, starting Thursday night at ACHS.Showtimes are Thursday, Friday and Saturday night at 7 p.m. with a Saturday matinee at 2 p.m.Annie (played by Cody Palmer), an 11-year-old girl who has spent her lifetime in an orphanage, experiences... Read More.

Schwan’s Winfield depot to close in December

Wednesday, November 8

Schwan's in Winfield is one of several depots for the home food delivery service closing nationally.According to the Cowley Courier-Traveler Tuesday, drivers were telling their customers of the depot's impending closure slated for early December.The Winfield location employs approximately five people, according to the city Wednesday."We... Read More.

UPDATED: Unofficial city/school election results

Tuesday, November 7

Updated: Wednesday, 10:01 a.m.Votes in Cowley County went to the polls Tuesday for city and school board elections.According to the county clerk's office, 3,818 of 20,356 registered voters cast ballots -- or a voter turnout of 18.76 percent.Unofficial results via Cowley County Clerk's Office, notable races:(Seat winners in bold,... Read More.

Crime Stoppers ask for public’s help regarding Winfield American Legion burglary

Monday, November 6

Cowley County Crime Stoppers in Winfield is asking for the publics help in solving a burglary report.According to a news release Monday from the Winfield Police Department, officers were dispatched on Oct. 18 to the American Legion, located at 115 West 10th Avenue, to take a burglary report.Officers spoke... Read More.

Companies in Anthony and Belle Plaine awarded $270K in USDA grants for solar arrays

Monday, November 6

Two area companies were awarded grants from the U.S. Department of Agriculture for renewable energy investments.According to a news release from the USDA Monday morning, Zimmerman Ag Service, Inc., of Belle Plaine and Central Electropolishing Company, Inc., of Anthony, will receive federal grant monies for solar arrays.The news release... Read More.

Field survey underway for U.S. 160 culvert replacement near Cambridge

Monday, November 6

A field survey for a proposed U.S. 160 culvert replacement in rural Cowley County is underway.According to a news release from the Kansas Department of Transportation, survey work began Monday.The location is about 7.4 miles west of the Cowley/Elk county line, or just east of Cambridge. The survey length... Read More.

Burden Fire District awarded grant to purchase new gear

Friday, November 3

Cowley County Fire District No. 3 in Burden was one of 78 departments in Kansas awarded funding through the Kansas Firefighter Recruitment and Safety Grant Program, administered by the Office of the State Fire Marshal.CCFD No. 3 was awarded $4,405.44 to purchase eight sets of wildland firefighting gear, according... Read More.

City of Ark City unveils upgraded utility payment options

Friday, November 3

The City of Ark City has updated its utility payment process, according to a news release from the city Friday."To streamline the utility payment process for its valued customers, the City of Arkansas City is proud to introduce an upgraded system that offers more convenient payment options and improved... Read More.

County to consider KDOT bid approval for Hackney bridge demolition, replacement

Thursday, November 2

Updated: 1:44 p.m.Cowley County commissioners will consider the approval of a contractor Tuesday for the Hackney bridge project just east of Strother Field off U.S. 77 on 222nd Road between Ark City and Winfield.According to County Administrator Lucas Goff, the Kansas Department of Transportation bid out work for demolition... Read More.

WNH, Radcliff Lecture Series to host panel discussion Thursday on Medicare vs Medicare Advantage

Wednesday, November 1

A new extension of the Radcliff Lecture Series on Rural Health, coined "Beats Breakfast Club," invites the public to a brief talk and panel discussion surrounding Medicare open enrollment. Titled “Get the Facts: Original Medicare vs. Medicare Advantage,” the free event is scheduled for 7:30 a.m. on Thursday at the... Read More.

Downtown Trick-Or-Treat, Trunk-Or-Treat, safety tips and more as Cowley County celebrates Halloween

Tuesday, October 31

Cowley County is celebrating Halloween today and tonight with local agencies and businesses dishing out candy for trick-or-treaters.The City of Winfield's office at City Hall will be open to trick-or-treaters from 4-6 p.m. as part of Winfield's Downtown Trick-Or-Treat, where participating businesses and others will have... Read More.