ARK CITY NIXES MASKS
In Arkansas City, there are no plans to discuss a mask ordinance. Things however are different in Winfield, which has imposed a mandatory mask... Read More.
Here's What's Happening
LOCAL BUSINESSES BENEFIT FROM PAYCHECK PROTECTION PROGRAM
42 local businesses have received forgivable loans of $150,000 or more, and many others have gotten smaller amounts… that according to a story in... Read More.
Cowley County surpasses 100 COVID-19 cases – One new death reported
The City Cowley County Health Department continues to test exposed or symptomatic residents for COVID-19 in the community. The testing week of July 13... Read More.
USD 470 Staff Member Gets Tested. No Results Yet, But School Called Off Anyway
A USD 470 Summer School staff member has been tested for COVID-19. While there are no test results or diagnoses at this time, in... Read More.
Minns Orders Bars Closed/Restaurants To Close Early. County Commissioners However Have Final Say
Last Call… MAYBE. Dr. Garold Minns, Sedgwick County’s health officer, said Tuesday that he will issue an order to close bars and nightclubs until... Read More.
Cowley Trustees Add Two – Seek One More
Earlier this week, JoLynn Foster and Christopher Swan were appointed to become members of the Cowley College Board of Trustees… picked from a list... Read More.
MORE ALGAE ISSUES
The Kansas Department of Health and Environment, in conjunction with the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism, continues to update its list of... Read More.
SCHMIDT HAILS NEW LEGISLATION
On Monday, Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt applauded the U.S. House of Representatives passage of legislation he supported to remove barriers to receiving federal... Read More.
COVID CASES ON THE RISE IN COWLEY
As of Monday, coronavirus cases reported in Kansas now number more than 23,000 and reported COVD-19-related deaths have surpassed 300. Locally, over the weekend,... Read More.