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Here's What's Happening

Money coming for bridge work

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Kansas Governor Laura Kelly and Secretary of Transportation Julie Lorenz today announced 13 counties will receive a combined total of $7.5 million through the Kansas Department of Transportation’s Off-System Bridge Improvement Program. Cowley County will get money for work to be done a half-mile... Read More.

USD 470 extends mask mandate

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At its regular meeting, the USD 470 Board of Education voted to extend the current mask requirement through September 27. The decision to continue requiring masks was made based on several important factors: – Our primary goal is to keep our students safely learning in... Read More.
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Tag renewal reminder from Butler County

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The Butler County Treasurer’s Motor Vehicle Department would like to remind you that if your last name begins with the letters P, Q & R your tags are due for renewal by September 30, 2021. The Treasurer’s Office has several convenient options available for... Read More.

Sign up for customer self service in Winfield

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Register for the City of Winfield Customer Self Service (CSS) portal TODAY! From the CSS portal you will be able to View your Bills, Pay your Bills, Sign up for Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT), Change your EFT information, View Consumption History, and Change Your... Read More.
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Police remind of change in vehicle inspections

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Reminder from Winfield Police: Due to the upcoming Walnut Valley Festival, vehicle inspections have been relocated to our station at 812 Millington St. through Thursday, September 23rd. Inspections will return to Barn 4 of the Winfield Fairgrounds starting Tuesday, September 28th. Inspections are held... Read More.
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Health department updates COVID 19 situation

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An update from the City-Cowley County Health Department on COVID-19. During the past week they have been closely watching new infections to see if there is a discernable increase in illness connected to the Labor Day weekend. A noticeable spike in new cases appears... Read More.

Recognition for Kansas

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Governor Laura Kelly announced Kansas has received Area Development’s Top 20 States for Doing Business recognition for 2021 – the first time in Kansas history the state has made the Top 20 list. Area Development conducts an annual survey of site consultants and location... Read More.
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Coaches check out colleges

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Taking advantage of the opportunity to see the talent in the Jayhawk Conference, close to 30 college coaches invaded W.S. Scott Auditorium on Thursday as Cowley College was one of 11 Jayhawk Conference men’s basketball teams taking part in the Region VI Jayhawk Tour.... Read More.

Governor Kelly announces hospital money

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Governor Laura Kelly announced $50 million available for hospitals to either provide premium pay or improve retention of nursing resources and support personnel, approved by the SPARK Executive Committee. This emergency funding will provide immediate support for Kansas hospitals to manage the current COVID-19... Read More.