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Builder alum Morea Simmons is new CFO at Southwestern College in Winfield

Thursday, May 9

Morea Simmons has officially joined Southwestern College as vice president for finance and chief financial officer, the Winfield School announced Wednesday.“Morea is a Builder, and she brings expertise and leadership to this critically important role,” said President Liz Frombgen. “The... Read More.

Arkansas City Schools Alum Porter Named New Head Principal At ACHS

Monday, April 29

Tim Porter will be the principal at Ark City High School next year. He begins in that role effective July 1, according to a statement from USD 470.Porter has been serving as an assistant principal at the high school. He... Read More.

Ark City alum leads innovation in autonomous flight

Monday, April 15

From ALISHA CALL/Ark City USD 470 Director of CommunicationsAt the University of Kansas, QiTao Weng, an ambitious graduate from the Arkansas City High School class of 2018, is blazing trails in computer systems and unmanned aircraft.With a graduation date of December 2024, QiTao is... Read More.

AUDIO: ACHS alum, author and pro sports psychotherapist Dr. Corey Yeager makes hometown visit for MLK Day

Monday, January 15

Ark City native and ACHS alum Dr. Corey Yeager, a sports psychotherapist -- most recently for the Detroit Pistons -- and author, stopped by the KSOK studios Monday to talk about his Cowley County roots before speaking with approximately 150 area Cowley College and... Read More.

Three SC alum inducted in Natural Science Hall of Fame

Monday, November 20

Three Southwestern College graduates were inducted into the Natural Science Hall of Fame recently in Deets Library on the campus of Southwestern College in Winfield, according to a news release.The new members are Dustin Wilgers, Stephanie Kesler, and Bryan Dennett.Dennett is a member of... Read More.

Cowley alum leads AfterShocks in scoring, but it was not enough in a 76-53 loss

Thursday, July 27

By RAMA PEROO/Cowley CollegeTwo days after hitting the game-winning shot for the AfterShocks, former Cowley College and Iowa State University standout Tyrus McGee led the team with 13 points.Still, it was not enough as the AfterShocks had their run at the TBT (The Basketball... Read More.

Cowley alum Boomer Saia named head women’s tennis coach at Clemson

Thursday, June 8

By RAMA PEROO/Cowley CollegeBoomer Saia, a 2009 graduate of Cowley College, has traveled a long and winding road to become one of the country's most highly sought-after women’s tennis coaches.After helping guide Iowa State to its best season in the history of the program,... Read More.

ACHS alum Haden O’Toole belts grand slam; Tigers looking to secure second in Jayhawk East

Friday, May 5

By RAMA PEROO/Cowley CollegeFacing a Fort Scott squad that entered Wednesday’s doubleheader as winners of 11 games in a row, the Cowley College baseball team split a pair of games in Fort Scott. The Tigers won the opener 14-3 before losing game two 11-3.“It... Read More.

Cowley volleyball alum reflects on ‘American Idol’ run: ‘I just see me.’

Wednesday, April 26

Cowley College alum Hannah Nicolaisen's American Idol journey ended Monday night.Nicolaisen, who made it to the final 20 of this season's show, was a two-time All-American as a member of the Cowley College volleyball team during her time in Ark City from 2017-2018. She... Read More.

Winfield High Alum Among Recipients Of Governor’s NextGen Under30 Kansas Award

Tuesday, December 13

Avery Osen, a former Winfield resident, has been named a recipient of the inaugural Governor's NextGen Under30 Kansas Award. He was recognized at the NextGen Dinner and Award Ceremony on Dec. 2 at the Hotel Topeka at City Center in Topeka, according to a... Read More.