Local Archives - Page 60 of 102

HASN’T FORGOTTEN: Retired Ark City Marine who survived Pentagon attack, saved lives, reflects on 9/11 anniversary

Monday, September 11

A retired Ark City Marine who saved lives when the Pentagon was attacked on September 11, 2001, wants to see the country he served come together."We came together then," Dustin Schuetz said during an on-air phone interview Monday morning on 95.9. FM. "Now we seem more divided than ever."Schuetz... Read More.

SCK Health CEO Jeff Bowman to retire in December due to illness

Monday, September 11

SCK Health CEO Jeff Bowman will retire in December.According to a news release from the hospital Friday, Bowman will retire Dec. 15 to spend time with his family due to his recent diagnosis of avascular necrosis -- a degenerative bone condition."I cannot thank the board enough for the opportunity... Read More.

Cowley College holds inauguration reception for new president

Friday, September 8

Community members, friends and family, and employees of Cowley College filled the Earle N. Wright Community Room to honor Dr. Michelle Schoon, the seventh president and first female president in the history of Cowley College, during a presidential inauguration reception held Thursday in Ark City."A presidential inauguration is a... Read More.

KDOT approves milling, overlay bids for U.S. 166 west of Ark City into Sumner County

Friday, September 8

The Kansas Department of Transportation has approved bids for state highway work in Cowley and Sumner counties.KDOT says U.S. 166 from the Sumner/Cowley line east to the west city limits of Ark City has been approved for five miles of milling and overlay work. Pearson Construction out of Wichita... Read More.

Belle Plaine Community Foundation accepting Fall Youth Grant applications

Thursday, September 7

The Belle Plaine Community Foundation – an affiliate of Winfield-based Legacy Regional Community Foundation – is currently accepting grant applications from area nonprofit organizations for Fall Youth Grants.According to a press release from the foundation Wednesday, grants are limited to projects benefitting youth in the Belle Plaine and Mulvane... Read More.

Resurfacing project underway on W. Madison until early October

Wednesday, September 6

A resurfacing project started this week on the south end of Ark City on Madison Avenue.According to the City of Ark City, the road work will be on West Madison from 8th Street to South Summit. APAC Sheers, a paving and asphalt company out of Hutchinson, will be doing... Read More.

LAST HOORAH: Tigerette Danceline coach retires from Cowley after 25 years

Wednesday, September 6

From RAMA PEROO/Cowley CollegeHaving spent the past 25 years as head coach of the Cowley College Tigerette Danceline and the last 12 years in charge of the cheer team, Lindsay Sanderholm’s final day at the college was honored by friends and family in a retirement celebration held Friday, September... Read More.

Two area rural bridges approved for over $3M in state/federal funding

Friday, September 1

Bridges in Cowley and Sumner counties were approved for funding for repairs.According to the governor's office a bridge in Cowley County at 232nd Road, 2.5 miles south and 3.5 miles west of Dexter over Grouse Creek will receive $2 million, with a local match of cost of $424,295 --... Read More.

Ark City man killed in motorcycle accident identified; Speed estimated at 70-100 mph in 55

Friday, September 1

UPDATED: Friday, 10:11 a.m.The Cowley County Sheriff's Office has identified Chase Roberts, 20, of Ark City, as the man killed in a motorcycle accident Thursday night just north of Ark City on U.S. 77 at the bypass.At approximately 8:09 p.m. Thursday, deputies from the Cowley County Sheriff’s Office, Ark... Read More.

Students, community members attend Job and Transfer Fair

Thursday, August 31

Cowley College’s main campus in Ark City was the site of a Job and Transfer Fair inside Cowley College’s Earle N. Wright Community Room Wednesday.According to a news release from the college Thursday, participating employers were The Arnold Group, Arkansas City Police Department, Arkansas City Fire Department, Presbyterian Manor,... Read More.

Authorities recover vehicle stolen from Winfield City Lake

Wednesday, August 30

The Winfield Police Department is investigating a stolen vehicle taken from the Winfield City Lake.According to the Cowley County Sheriff's Department's activity report Wednesday, deputies were notified just after 2 a.m. Wednesday of a stolen vehicle traveling into Cowley County that was being chased by a Sumner County deputy.The... Read More.

KPP recovers Winter Storm Uri costs; City of Winfield readies for electric rate restructure

Wednesday, August 30

KPP Energy, the City of Winfield's energy supplier, announced this week that it has recovered all costs of the Winter Storm Uri — over $21 million in total.According to Winfield City Manager Taggart Wall Tuesday, the supplier announced an immediate surcharge after the February 2021 storm... Read More.