District Archives - Cowley Post

Democrat flips seat representing Mar-a-Lago’s district in Florida special election

Wednesday, March 25

(WASHINGTON) -- Democrat Emily Gregory won the Florida House District 87 special election, according to The Associated Press, flipping the district that includes President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate. In the Tuesday evening upset victory, Gregory was reported to have defeated Trump-endorsed Republican Jon... Read More.

USD 470 is buying former AC clinic building to use as district office

Tuesday, December 23

The USD 470 Board of Education has approved moving forward with the purchase and renovation of the former Arkansas City Medical Clinic on Radio Lane. After reviewing cost estimates from McCownGordon Construction, the board approved extending an offer of $460,000 for the property at 510... Read More.

Pennsylvania teen dies from bacterial meningitis: School district

Friday, October 17

(LANGHORNE, Pa.) -- A Pennsylvania high school student died from bacterial meningitis, according to the local school district.Ryan Duffy, 18, a senior at Neshaminy High School in Langhorne, contracted Streptococcus Pneumoniae Meningitis last week and was treated in the ICU before dying Tuesday, according... Read More.

County teams with schools, district court on new truancy program; Meetings set

Thursday, October 9

Cowley County Community Based Services, in partnership with the 19th Judicial District Court and area school districts, has announced the launch of the Cowley County Truancy Court Program — a new initiative aimed at improving student attendance through early intervention and community collaboration. The program... Read More.

AC coach on leave as district investigates alleged remarks on Kirk shooting

Thursday, September 18

Anthony Whetstone - a teacher and coach at Ark City High School - is on paid leave while USD 470 investigates remarks he’s accused of making in regard to the shooting of national political figure Charlie Kirk. Parents were informed this week that a staff... Read More.

Winfield High School boys basketball coach formally terminated by school district

Tuesday, February 4

Mychael Tripp - former head coach of the Winfield High School boys basketball team - has been formally terminated by his employer, USD 465. The move was made at a special meeting of the district’s board of education that was held Monday night in Winfield.... Read More.

AC head basketball coach placed on administrative leave, district confirms

Monday, September 30

Ark City boys head basketball coach C.J. Jennings has been placed on administrative leave, according to the USD 470 school district. They issued the following statement today in regard to questions about Jennings' status: “The administration at Arkansas City High School has received a report of... Read More.

Ark City school district announces free meals for all students starting Thursday

Wednesday, January 31

Ark City USD 470 will have access to free breakfast and lunch for students starting Thursday. According to a news release from the school district Wednesday, all students in USD 470 will have access to free meals at school for the remainder of the school year... Read More.

Kansas District Court Public Access Portal back online

Tuesday, January 2

The portal that allows anyone anywhere to search Kansas district court cases over the internet is back online, but its information is temporarily out of date while courts work to input case information filed on paper, according to a news release Tuesday from the... Read More.

Tigers Roundup: 37-0 Volleyball, men and women’s soccer teams, all capture district titles, ready for nationals

Tuesday, November 7

From RAMA PEROO/Cowley College The No. 1-ranked Cowley College volleyball team continued its dominance with a 25-14, 25-12, 25-11 win over third-seeded Allen Community College in the Plains A District Tournament Championship played Saturday at Friends University in Wichita. The victory improves Cowley’s record to 37-0... Read More.

Burden Fire District awarded grant to purchase new gear

Friday, November 3

Cowley County Fire District No. 3 in Burden was one of 78 departments in Kansas awarded funding through the Kansas Firefighter Recruitment and Safety Grant Program, administered by the Office of the State Fire Marshal. CCFD No. 3 was awarded $4,405.44 to purchase eight sets... Read More.

Tigers Roundup: No. 1 VB blasts Fort Scott, No. 10/17 soccer teams ready for district tournaments

Thursday, October 26

From RAMA PEROO/Cowley College Capping an undefeated season at home, the No. 1-ranked Cowley College volleyball team blasted Fort Scott 25-4, 25-8, 25-18 Wednesday night inside W.S. Scott Auditorium. Cowley (34-0) finishes 13-0 at home and clinched at least a share of the conference title... Read More.