> ## 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-2/ - Published: 2025-11-11T03:36:59.000Z - Updated: 2026-07-04T02:33:57.000Z - Description: November 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 [Arkansas City to Host Veterans Day Parade MondayThe 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![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-3204.ico)citizen journalJory Boyd![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/577845066_1271942194970231_1010561128944888038_n.jpg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/arkansas-city-to-host-veterans-day-parade-monday/) [Winfield Municipal Band to Honor Veterans with Free Concert TuesdayThe 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![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-3203.ico)citizen journalJory Boyd![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/569020766_1802044414082046_8477828666824726569_n.jpg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/winfield-municipal-band-to-honor-veterans-with-free-concert-tuesday/) [Winfield Isle of Lights Opens Sunday for 2025 SeasonWINFIELD, 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![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-3202.ico)citizen journalJory Boyd![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/578145143_1387688833052131_6617921983677751824_n.jpg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/winfield-isle-of-lights-opens-sunday-for-2025-season/) [Winfield Public Library hosts artist reception, geocaching film festivalThe 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![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-3201.ico)citizen journalJory Boyd![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/577832580_1258430796323430_8181937242220784176_n.jpg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/winfield-public-library-hosts-artist-reception-geocaching-film-festival/) [Top 5 US news storiesNovember 10 2025![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-3200.ico)citizen journalGreg Loving![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/Image-583-2.jpeg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/top-5-us-news-stories-58/) [Top 5 Kansas news storiesNovember 10 2025![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-3199.ico)citizen journalGreg Loving![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/Image-584-1.jpeg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/top-5-kansas-news-stories-61/) [Local ObituariesSumner and Cowley County Obituaries Harper, Darlene Source: Legacy.com - Sumner County, Kansas Obituaries![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-3205.ico)citizen journalJory Boyd![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/Obit-5.jpg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/local-obituaries-2/) --- ## Events [K-State Extension to Host Beginning Rancher Series in South-Central KansasK-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.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-3165.ico)citizen journalJory Boyd![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/91235136_2955109131213897_7577209225185591296_n.png)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/k-state-extension-to-host-beginning-rancher-series-in-south-central-kansas/) --- ## 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/2025/11/Image-589.jpeg) --- Found a mistake? 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