Mikesell Family Foundation gives to Dexter Senior Center

The Dexter Senior Center is the most recent recipient of a grant from the Better Together Fund at Legacy Regional Community Foundation, according to a press release Monday."The Dexter Senior Center had received previous support from the Better Together Fund, so when it was in need of a new... Read More.

U.S. Rep. Ron Estes tours Winfield Middle School

U.S. Rep. Ron Estes visited Winfield Middle School Wednesday.According to USD 465, the Wichita-based Republican, whose district includes Cowley County, toured several WMS classrooms.The school district said the visit was arranged by WMS Social Studies teacher Jay Buffum, who interned for Estes' congressional office several years ago."The Congressman talked... Read More.

U.S. Sen. Roger Marshall visits Cowley College

U.S. Sen. Roger Marshall (R-Kan.) stopped by Cowley College in Ark City Tuesday to visit with administrators and members of the Tigers men’s basketball team.“The Senator is a strong supporter of higher education and was interested in hearing about some of the exciting things happening at Cowley College, like... Read More.

ACPD cracking down on impaired drivers as Labor Day weekend nears

Recently, the Arkansas City Police Department, in collaboration with other police agencies across Kansas, launched an enforcement campaign called, "You Drink. You Drive. You Lose."According to a news release from the ACPD Monday, this campaign aims to crack down on impaired drivers on the roadways from now to Labor... Read More.

Famed ‘mentalist’ Tom Kennedy entertains in back-to-school event

Famed "mentalist" Tom Kennedy stopped by Cowley College in Ark City last week to welcome back students."Keeping the audience engaged, laughing, and captivated with his hilarious improvisation, famed mentalist Tom Kennedy entertained Cowley College students on their first official day of classes Tuesday in the Robert Brown Theatre," the... Read More.

CASA of Cowley County in need of volunteers

CASA of Cowley County is looking for volunteers.CASA, which stands for Court Appointed Special Advocates, ensures children receive representation in court and are placed in safe and nurturing home."CASA of Cowley County is looking for individuals and couples 21 years of age or older who are interested in making... Read More.