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Thursday’s ‘Step Up For Southwestern’ Day Of Giving Sets $177K Goal

Wednesday, March 22

Step Up for Southwestern, Southwestern College’s annual day of giving, will be Thursday.All funds raised as part of the day of giving campaign benefit the college's Builder Fund, according to a press release from the college in Winfield. The college has set a goal of raising $177,000 on the... Read More.

Design Of Future Winfield Police Department Facility Released

Tuesday, March 21

The City of Winfield has released design renderings of what the new Winfield Police Department will look like.The renderings, developed by Agora Architecture in Winfield, were presented to city commissioners this week.The entire facility, which includes the new fire/ems addition to the Winfield Fire Department, is being funded through... Read More.

Winfield School Board Interviewing Superintendent Candidates This Week

Tuesday, March 21

The Winfield USD 465 Board of Education will be holding special sessions all week for superintendent interviews.The meetings will be held in executive session at 6 p.m. every night this week inside the William Medley Administration Center. The board held its first Monday night.Current Superintendent Dr. Nathan Reed Read More.

Clark A Finalist For Top Small College Basketball Player In The Nation

Monday, March 20

Southwestern Junior Cevin Clark continues to be in the running for the Bevo Francis Award for top small college men's basketball player.Clark, who named to to the Top 100 watchlist for the honor in January, was recently named a Top 25 finalist for the award by... Read More.

Authorities Looking For Man In Parkerfield Area Who Fled Truck Following Burglary Call

Friday, March 17

Authorities are searching for a driver who fled a truck following a pursuit east of Ark City after a burglary call.According to a news release from the Ark City Police Department Friday morning, ACPD officers, the Cowley County Sheriff's Office, Kansas Highway Patrol, and Blue Line Trackers were searching... Read More.

Inauguration Of Frombgen As SC President To Highlight April ‘Founders Day’ Celebrations

Thursday, March 16

The inauguration of Southwestern College President Liz Frombgen will highlight a busy Founders Day celebration at SC in Winfield Thursday through Saturday, April 20-22.The inauguration ceremony will be at 3 p.m. on Saturday, April 22, in Richardson Performing Arts Center, according to a press release from the college.Frombgen is... Read More.

Legacy Foundation Names Longtime Ark City Man As Its ‘Spirit of Humanity’ Award Honoree

Thursday, March 16

A longtime Ark City man is Legacy Foundation's "Spirit of Humanity" award honoree for this year.According to a news release, Wayne Hamilton will be recognized with a reception on Tuesday, March 28.Hamilton is the seventh recipient of the award.“We are delighted to have this opportunity to recognize Wayne’s generosity and... Read More.

Crews Respond To Structure Fire In Winfield; No Injuries Reported, Two Cats Rescued

Wednesday, March 15

Firefighters and first responders were called to a structure fire Wednesday in the 1200 block of E. 9th Avenue.According to first responders at the scene, there were no injuries. Two cats were saved and given oxygen.The cause is under investigation.More information will be added as soon as it becomes... Read More.

Cardiologist’s Visit To Cedar Vale Rescheduled

Wednesday, March 15

As part of its ongoing rural health outreach at the Cedar Vale clinic and community wellness initiative Beats Go On, William Newton Hospital has partnered with The People’s Place to bring board-certified interventional cardiologist Ryan Beard, MD to speak with the citizens of Cedar Vale.Beard was scheduled to speak... Read More.

Schoon Tells Cowley Board Over 20 Applicants Vying For Athletic Director Job

Tuesday, March 14

The search for a new athletic director at Cowley College is underway.President Dr. Michelle Schoon told board members Monday afternoon the college has received over 20 applications.Currently, Rama Peroo is the placeholder.Peroo, who is already the college's Director of Institutional Communication and Public Relations, was named interim athletic director... Read More.

Schoon Hired As Cowley College President Through Aug. 2024

Monday, March 13

UPDATED: 2:28 p.m. The Cowley College Board of Trustees approved the appointment of Dr. Michelle Schoon as the Cowley College President during Monday’s meeting held at noon in the Patrick J. McAtee Dining Center.According to a press release from the college Monday afternoon, the board agreed to employ Schoon as... Read More.

Cowley County Accepting Bids For Courthouse Complex Improvements, Renovations

Friday, March 10

Cowley County is accepting bids for construction improvements and renovations to the courthouse complex.According to a notice from County Administrator Lucas Goff's office Friday, bids are due March 28.The projects will include expansion and renovation for office, meeting, hearing and storage space, along with expanded lab space for the... Read More.