> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://www.citizenjournal.us/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # Ark Valley Brief - URL: https://www.citizenjournal.us/ark-valley-brief-10/ - Published: 2025-12-04T04:17:16.000Z - Updated: 2026-07-04T02:34:04.000Z - Description: December 3, 2025 - Author: Jory Boyd - Tags: avcj, email *Hi everyone!* *Let us know what you want to know! We are here to serve! Even when we don't publish a news brief to email, we do update our website, so check in any time!* *\-Jory Boyd, jory@citizenjournal.us* --- ## Today's newsletter sponsor ## News [Cowley College Offers AI Prompt Writing Course Starting JanuaryCowley College will begin offering an eight-week online course in AI prompt writing on Jan. 14, designed to help participants navigate today’s technology-driven workplace. The course will teach students how to write effective prompts that generate better, faster and more sophisticated results from AI tools. Upon completion, participants![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-3551.ico)citizen journalJory Boyd![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/594071418_1656970468821166_8802081788675353892_n.jpg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/cowley-college-offers-ai-prompt-writing-course-starting-january/) [Winfield Chamber Accepting Applications for Lighted Christmas ParadeThe Winfield Area Chamber of Commerce is accepting applications for participants in this year’s Lighted Christmas Parade. The parade, themed “The North Pole,” is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 14, along Main Street from 17th Avenue to 10th Avenue in Winfield. Applications are due by Friday![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-3550.ico)citizen journalJory Boyd![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/594057893_875426501504242_5757716557105384883_n.jpg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/winfield-chamber-accepting-applications-for-lighted-christmas-parade/) [Sumner County to Host Main Street Alliance Training EventMILAN, Kan. — The Sumner County Economic Development Commission will host a Main Street Alliance training event Thursday, Dec. 11, from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Diamond Springs Venue, 112 S. Osborn. Sumner County has been selected as a pilot program for a countywide Main Street![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-3549.ico)citizen journalJory Boyd![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/593300442_1278401407652487_5776634169940515866_n.jpg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/sumner-county-to-host-main-street-alliance-training-event/) [Top 5 Kansas news storiesDecember 3 2025![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-3548.ico)citizen journalGreg Loving![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/IMG_0068-1-1.jpeg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/top-5-kansas-news-stories-74/) [Top 5 US news storiesDecember 3 2025![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-3547.ico)citizen journalGreg Loving![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/Image-688-1.jpeg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/top-5-us-news-stories-71/) [Obituaries(Today & Yesterday)![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-3546.ico)citizen journalJory Boyd![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/Obit-13.jpg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/obituaries-5/) [JAIL UPDATESDecember 2, 2025 - December 3, 2025 | Cowley County, KS 12/02/25 - 12/03/25 | Cowley County, KS New inmates: - GAGE, KATIE L - Criminal Trespass - INGRAM, ASHLEY W - Domestic Battery - MCNEILL, CHRISTOPHER A - Criminal Threat <070111, Domestic Battery, Crim Depr of Prop; Motor Vehic - TORREZ, BRISEIDA P - Domestic Battery, Fail to Comply District Released inmates: - BLENDEN, GARROD T - Theft Service >1000<070111 - SMITH, TREVOR M - Interfer w/ Jud Proc; Officer, VIOLATION OF BOND, Fail Report ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-3545.ico)citizen journalJory Boyd![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/Protect-and-Serve-6-8.png)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/jail-updates-4/) --- ## Events [CASA of Cowley County to host annual Cheers to CASA fundraiser Dec. 6WINFIELD, KS — CASA of Cowley County will host its annual Cheers to CASA fundraiser on Friday, Dec. 6, at Behr Rafters in Winfield. 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