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USD 470 Hires New Ark City Middle School Principal

Tuesday, April 11

USD 470 has hired Cody Spencer to serve as head principal at Arkansas City Middle School for the 2023-2024 school year.Spencer is currently an assistant principal and athletic director for 7th-12th grades at St. Mary’s Colgan Catholic Schools in Pittsburg, Kan., according to a news release Tuesday morning from... Read More.

AUDIO: Burr Talks Tuesday’s Fentanyl Forum, Hope Squad Latest And Nashville Reaction

Monday, April 10

Ark City Police Chief Eric Burr stopped by the Bob FM/KSOK studios recently to talk about Tuesday evening's fentanyl awareness forum at Cowley College, an expansion of Hope Squad at schools in the county and how the student-led mental health awareness program gives him optimism future generations will make... Read More.

SCK Health Holds ‘Community Conversation,’ Says ‘REH’ Designation App Underway

Thursday, April 6

Venue 208 was packed with citizens curious about the state of SCK Health during the hospital’s second “Community Conversation” Thursday night in downtown Ark City.SCK Health CEO Jeff Bowman and healthcare officials shared with and took questions from the crowd about the latest on the hospital’s financial struggles and... Read More.

WPD, Walmart Team Up For Drug Take-Back Event April 22

Thursday, April 6

The Winfield Police Department is teaming up with Walmart to host a drug take-back event Saturday, April 22.The event will be open to the public from 10 a.m. through 2 p.m.The event is an opportunity for citizens to safely dispose of expired or unused prescription medications.

AUDIO: CEO Jeff Bowman Says ‘Rural Emergency Hospital’ Designation Will Keep SCK Health Viable

Wednesday, April 5

SCK Health CEO Jeff Bowman told Bob FM Wednesday morning an impending federal designation will keep the hospital alive."We are not closing," he said. "We are looking at a new designation that we have been doing financial modeling on with our auditors, with an organization called Rural Healthcare Redesign... Read More.

75-Year-Old Ark City Man Killed In Late Night Rollover

Wednesday, April 5

An Ark City man was killed in a single-vehicle rollover accident last week, according to a news release from Cowley County Sheriff David Falletti late Wednesday morning.Mark Wilson, 75, was pronounced deceased at the scene. There were no passengers.Deputies responded to the 4000 block of 322nd Road at 11:54... Read More.

Cowley County Fair Announces Friday Night Concert Featuring Jason Boland, ‘ATV Rodeo’ For Thursday Opener

Wednesday, April 5

The Cowley County Fair Association has announced new events and a Friday night concert for this summer's fair in Winfield."Red Dirt superstars Jason Boland and Stoney LaRue will perform a show like you've never seen before," the fair association posted on its Facebook page Tuesday. "Kicking off the evening... Read More.

Roosevelt Teacher, Students Create ‘Little Library’ For Their Neighborhood

Tuesday, April 4

Third graders at Roosevelt Elementary in Ark City have established a new "little library" for people in their neighborhood to enjoy.According to a news release from USD 470 Tuesday, "Leroy’s Little Library" will be installed outside St. Paul United Methodist Church in May. It will promote literacy and provide... Read More.

Cowley Marketing Team Nabs Awards, Honors At NCMPR Conference In Orlando

Monday, April 3

Cowley College's marketing team brought back hardware from the National Council for Marketing and Public Relations Conference held over the weekend in Orlando, Florida.Cowley's Kris Ripley, Abby Morris, Chris Absher, and Rama Peroo represented the college at the conference, which began Thursday and wrapped up Saturday, according to a... Read More.

Weekend Grassfire Acreage In The Thousands, Winfield Fire Marshal Says

Monday, April 3

Updated: Tuesday, 11:10 a.m.Approximately 2,000 acres burned on the Kansas side of the state line near Cedar Vale over the weekend, according to Winfield Fire Marshal Chad Mayberry.Mayberry told Cowley Post Tuesday morning it was an exceptionally busy weekend for area firefighters but cautioned Tuesday's conditions are perhaps more... Read More.

WNH Addresses Changes To OB Care In Cowley County

Friday, March 31

Healthcare options are suddenly limited for expecting women in Cowley County.The Sunflower Birth Center will close July 14, according to a news release Thursday from William Newton Hospital in Winfield. This closure announcement comes after SCK Health Medical Center’s obstetrics (OB) unit closed on March 25."This news, combined with... Read More.

Southwestern’s Dawn Pleas Inducted Into Black Educators Hall of Fame

Thursday, March 30

Dr. Dawn Pleas, vice president for special projects and planning at Southwestern College in Winfield, has been inducted into the Black Educators Hall of Fame.The event was held on Saturday, Feb. 25, in the Rhatigan Student Center on the campus of Wichita State University.According to a news release from... Read More.