Optimists Call for Essays
The Optimists of Arkansas City have issued a call for entries into the 2021 Optimist International Essay Writing Contest. A local winner will receive... Read More.
Here's What's Happening
Cowley County COVID-19 Update For Friday
As of January 22, 2021, there have been 3249 positive cases of COVID-19 in Cowley County. To date, there have been 59 confirmed deaths... Read More.
Changes for the annual Chamber banquet
The Ark City Chamber of Commerce has announced, this year’s annual banquet, which normally takes place every February, will take place on June 4th,... Read More.
New groups can get vaccine in Phase 2 of Kansas plan
Governor Laura Kelly announced the state is moving to Phase 2 of the vaccination plan. It includes three new groups of people who can... Read More.
Project to stabilize part of Ninnescah riverbank in Sumner County
A $1 million project to stabilize a portion of the Ninnescah riverbank in Sumner County is scheduled to begin around Feb. 1.
KDHE reporting 3,590 new COVID-19 cases as of Wednesday
As of Wednesday, the Kansas Department of Health and Environment reported 3,590 new COVID-19 cases to put the statewide total of COVID-19 since March... Read More.
Arkansas City Chamber of Commerce having “Annual Banquet” on June 4
The Arkansas City Chamber of Commerce announced on their Facebook page that the Annual Banquet that normally takes place on the first... Read More.
New display for the Poplar Walking Trail
A new StoryWalk display has been installed at the Poplar Walking Trail in Ark City. A release from the Ark City school district says... Read More.
Upgrades coming to municipal building elevator
Ark City city commissioners this week approved a contract to do upgrades to the elevator in the municipal building. The group approved an agreement... Read More.
County COVID-19 Cases go over 3,150 nearly 60 deaths reported, Vaccine Distribution and planning ongoing.
The City-Cowley County Health Department acknowledges that as of noon Monday January 18, 2021, the County has recorded 3,153 cases of COVID-19. Sadly, additional... Read More.