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January 28, 2026
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Cowley College to Host Spring Transfer and Job Fair
Cowley College will host its Spring College Transfer and Job Fair on Feb. 25 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Wright Room of the Brown Center. The event will bring together colleges, universities and employers in one location for students exploring their next steps
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Wellington High School NHS Hosts Blood Drive Amid Nationwide Shortage
Wellington High School’s National Honor Society will host a blood drive Jan. 29 from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the school, located at 1700 E. 16th St. The event marks the last blood drive opportunity of the school year, and organizers are urging community
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JAIL UPDATES
January 26, 2026 - January 27, 2026 | Cowley County, KS 01/26/26 - 01/27/26 | Cowley County, KS
New inmates:
- ADAMS-DAVIS, IZAIAH L - Traffic Offense
- COX, KALEB M - Failure to Appear
- HEIDEMAN, DANIEL C - Domestic Battery, Domestic Battery
- REED, JACOB N
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Obituaries
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Events
Caldwell Chamber of Commerce Seeks Bingo Enthusiasts for Trail Festival Fundraiser
The 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
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Chamber of Commerce Seeks Donations for Stars and Stripes Event
ARKANSAS 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
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