> ## 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-13/ - Published: 2025-12-11T03:25:21.000Z - Updated: 2026-07-04T02:34:06.000Z - Description: December 10, 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 [Wellington School District to Try Again With Smaller Bond ProposalBoard approves $17.85 million package for March vote after November defeat![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-3674.ico)citizen journalGreg Loving![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/Image-185-3.jpeg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/wellington-school-district-to-try-again-with-smaller-bond-proposal/) [7 takeaways from Wellington USD 353 school board meetingNovember 10 2025![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-3673.ico)citizen journalGreg Loving![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/Image-185-2.jpeg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/x-takeaways-from-wellington-usd-353-school-board-meeting-4/) [Wichita Bomb Squad removes suspicious device near Cowley County CourthouseThe Wichita Bomb Squad removed a suspicious device that was found outside the Cowley County Courthouse in Winfield on Tuesday.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/apple-touch-icon-180x180-10.png)KWCHAngela Smith![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/A3LJ33MQLRGVDO6O6YC24V6ZHY.jpg)](https://kwch.com/app/app/2025/12/09/wichita-bomb-squad-called-winfield-suspicious-device/?ref=citizenjournal.us) [Arkansas City, Winfield Fire Departments Celebrate Christmas Traditions, Honor Service MilestonesARKANSAS CITY, Kan. — The Arkansas City Fire/EMS Department hosted its inaugural Christmas party on Dec. 7, marking the beginning of what officials hope will become an annual tradition. The event brought together firefighters, their families and friends for an afternoon celebrating service and community commitment. Activities included the department’s![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-3679.ico)citizen journalJory Boyd![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/Untitled-1.png)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/arkansas-city-winfield-fire-departments-celebrate-christmas-traditions-honor-service-milestones/) [Cowley College Quiz Bowl Team Places Third at Snow Bowl TournamentThe Cowley College Quiz Bowl team secured third place at the Snow Bowl Tournament, finishing with a 7-2 record after nine rounds of competition against colleges from Kansas and Oklahoma. The six-member team demonstrated resilience in two close matches against Murray State A, according to a social media![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-3680.ico)citizen journalJory Boyd![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/598530980_1662605811590965_8535893980809850619_n.jpg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/cowley-college-quiz-bowl-team-places-third-at-snow-bowl-tournament/) [Top 5 Kansas news storiesDecember 10 2025![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-3675.ico)citizen journalGreg Loving![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/Image-19-5.jpeg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/top-5-kansas-news-stories-79/) [Top 5 US news storiesDecember 10 2025![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-3676.ico)citizen journalGreg Loving![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/Image-16-4.jpeg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/top-5-us-news-stories-76/) [Obituaries(Today & Yesterday)![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-3677.ico)citizen journalJory Boyd![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/Obit-16.jpg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/obituaries-8/) [JAIL UPDATESDecember 9, 2025 - December 10, 2025 | Cowley County, KS 12/09/25 - 12/10/25 | Cowley County, KS New inmates: - KILLMAN, ROBERT L - Interference, Fail to Comply District - MORRIS, MARIO D - Poss Controlled Substance, Transport Open CMB, Cont Subs, Possess, Marijuana Released inmates: -![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-3678.ico)citizen journalJory Boyd![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/Protect-and-Serve-6-12.png)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/jail-updates-6/) --- ## Events [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/) --- ## Sports [High School Sports NetworkHelp citizen journal build a kansas high school sports scores network![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-1660.ico)citizen journalGreg Loving![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/ks-mascots-2.png)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/high-school-sports-network/) --- ## 🌤️Weather ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/2025/12/image-14.png) --- Found a mistake? 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