Ark City commission to have special meeting Friday to OK fire truck purchase

Arkansas City commissioners will gather for a special meeting at noon Friday at City Hall, 118 W. Central. The only item on the agenda is authorization of the purchase and lease-purchase financing of a 2025 Ferrara Custom Cinder T-Engine fire truck and related accessories for the city’s fire department. No other... Read More.

USD 470 board recap: ACHS FFA students, sponsor to receive national awards

Arkansas City High School’s FFA program will be recognized on the national stage this fall. Sponsor Kasie Bogart has been selected to receive the Honorary American Degree, while student Stetson Shook will be awarded the American FFA Degree during the National FFA Convention in October. Both honors are among the most prestigious in the FFA organization and highlight... Read More.

Five from Ark City took part in Kansas Girls and Boys States this summer

Five Arkansas City High School seniors took part in Kansas Boys State and Girls State this summer, gaining hands-on experience in government, leadership and civic responsibility. Ark City participants included Mykaylee Goff, Swea Gootee, Kennedy Barnes and Genevieve, who attended Sunflower Girls State, and Conner Harris, who attended Boys State. The... Read More.