KDOT announces approved December bids
The Kansas Department of Transportation announces approved bids for state highway construction and maintenance projects. The letting took place Dec. 16, 2020,... Read More.
Here's What's Happening
COVID 19 cases rising
Cowley County Public Health Director Tom Langer says the number of active COVID 19 cases in the area is up. Langer said as of... Read More.
Ark City gets new mayor
The Vice Mayor of Arkansas City has become the new Mayor of the city. Scott Rogers takes the top spot from Karen Welch. The... Read More.
Winfield mayor sworn in
Winfield’s new mayor was sworn in this week. Winfield City Commissioner Greg Thompson replaces former mayor Phil Jarvis. Thompson was sworn in on Monday.... Read More.
Ark City and Winfield Public Schools announce job openings
As the new year begins, Ark City and Winfield Public Schools have jobs available for those job searching. WINFIELD
William Newton Hospital staff share COVID-19 vaccination update
Today, the William Newton Hospital staff are administering boosters for the first wave of the Pfizer vaccine AND another batch of healthcare workers with... Read More.
William Newton Hospital Welcomes First Baby
The first baby born in 2021 at the William Newton Family Birthing Center was delivered at 1:33 a.m. on Friday, January 1. Mason Cooper Tatum,... Read More.
Expanded Cowley County Covid-19 Testing Option
In order to increase Covid-19 testing for Cowley County and the surrounding area the State of Kansas’ Department of Health and Environment is contracting... Read More.
Wilson Park Splash Pad Plans Put On Hold
The Ark City splash pad plans have been put on hold. Plans call for the splash pad at Wilson Park, but now it... Read More.
Cowley County Health Dept. Gets First Shipment Of Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine
The Cowley County Health Department has received its first shipment of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine. This is actually the second shipment for Cowley... Read More.