> ## 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-30/ - Published: 2026-01-27T03:56:58.000Z - Updated: 2026-07-04T02:34:27.000Z - Description: January 26, 2026 - Author: Jory Boyd - Tags: avcj, email, #brief *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 Launches Youth Choir for Young Singers in Grades 3-7Cowley College is inviting young singers from Cowley County and surrounding areas to join its newly formed youth choir program for students in grades three through seven. The first rehearsal is scheduled for Jan. 27, 2026, at the Cowley College Choir Room. Regular rehearsals will take place Tuesdays![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-4430.ico)citizen journalJory Boyd![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/621667329_1702195910965288_8508821727025681739_n.jpg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/cowley-college-launches-youth-choir-for-young-singers-in-grades-3-7/) [Caldwell Chamber of Commerce Seeks Bingo Enthusiasts for Trail Festival FundraiserThe Caldwell Chamber of Commerce is calling on bingo lovers to participate in the Chisholm Trail Festival Fundraiser, scheduled for Feb. 7 at Sugar Sisters, 20 S Main St. The event will feature a Western-themed bingo night with doors opening at 6 p.m. and games beginning at 7![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-4429.ico)citizen journalJory Boyd![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/613651944_1561622145466517_5805769363276382204_n.jpg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/caldwell-chamber-of-commerce-seeks-bingo-enthusiasts-for-trail-festival-fundraiser/) [Top 5 Kansas news storiesJanuary 26 2026![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-4428.ico)citizen journalGreg Loving![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/P1080267-1536x994-5.jpg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/top-5-kansas-news-stories-108/) [Top 5 US news storiesJanuary 26 2026![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-4427.ico)citizen journalGreg Loving![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/26dc-dhs-anger-tkzp-jumbo-4.webp)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/top-5-us-news-stories-104/) [JAIL UPDATESJanuary 24, 2026 - January 26, 2026 | Cowley County, KS 01/24/26 - 01/26/26 | Cowley County, KS No new inmates. 20260125 | Sumner County, KS No inmates found on this date. 20260126 | Sumner County, KS No inmates found on this date.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-4426.ico)citizen journalJory Boyd![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/Protect-and-Serve-6-34.png)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/jail-updates-20/) [Obituaries(Today & Yesterday)![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-4425.ico)citizen journalJory Boyd![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/Obit-37.jpg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/obituaries-20/) --- ## Events [Chamber of Commerce Seeks Donations for Stars and Stripes EventARKANSAS CITY, Kan. — The Arkansas City Area Chamber of Commerce is requesting gift basket donations for its annual Stars and Stripes fundraiser scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 7\. The chamber announced Tuesday it is seeking contributions for raffle prizes at the event, which will be held at the Burford Theatre in![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-4389.ico)citizen journalJory Boyd![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/612873717_1268425681982563_1980689173257324619_n.jpg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/chamber-of-commerce-seeks-donations-for-stars-and-stripes-event/) --- ## 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/2026/01/image-35.png) --- Found a mistake? 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