Ark Valley Brief
November 10, 2025
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Arkansas City to Host Veterans Day Parade Monday
The Arkansas City Police Department will close a portion of Summit Street on Monday morning to accommodate the city’s annual Veterans Day Parade. Summit Street from Spruce Avenue to Madison Avenue will be closed from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. for the parade, according to a
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Winfield Municipal Band to Honor Veterans with Free Concert Tuesday
The Winfield Municipal Band will present a Veterans Day concert at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Richardson Performing Arts Center on the Southwestern College campus. The free concert, directed by Chance Alquest and featuring the Burford Singers, will be hosted by retired Lt. Col. Penny Bloedel, USA. A
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Winfield Isle of Lights Opens Sunday for 2025 Season
WINFIELD, Kan. — The annual Winfield Isle of Lights will illuminate Island Park beginning Sunday with a free tree lighting ceremony at 5:30 p.m. The mile-long Christmas light display will open nightly from 6 to 10 p.m. through Dec. 30 at Island Park, located on North Main Street
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Winfield Public Library hosts artist reception, geocaching film festival
The Winfield Public Library recently hosted two community events celebrating art and outdoor adventure. The library, in partnership with the Winfield Arts & Humanities Council and the USD 465 Winfield Foundation, held a reception honoring artist Teresa Grana Covacevich and her vibrant Mexican impressions series. Covacevich, who studied under Birger
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Local Obituaries
Sumner and Cowley County Obituaries Harper, Darlene Source: Legacy.com - Sumner County, Kansas Obituaries
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Events
K-State Extension to Host Beginning Rancher Series in South-Central Kansas
K-State Research and Extension offices in Butler, Sedgwick and Cowley counties will host a two-part Beginning Rancher Series this month and in December for those new to ranching or looking to expand their cattle operations. The series begins Nov. 18 at 6 p.m. in Sedgwick County and continues Dec.
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