> ## 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-32/ - Published: 2026-01-31T04:43:06.000Z - Updated: 2026-07-04T02:34:29.000Z - Description: January 30, 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 Paramedic Program Seeks Community Volunteers for Student TrainingCowley College’s Paramedic Program is seeking community volunteers to serve as standardized patients for student training exercises at the college’s simulation lab. Standardized patients assist students by portraying patients during simulated clinical scenarios, according to the program. No medical background is required, and volunteers will receive clear instructions![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-4514.ico)citizen journalJory Boyd![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/162202643_121836556621691_681095190032721362_n.jpg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/cowley-college-paramedic-program-seeks-community-volunteers-for-student-training/) [Arkansas City Receives $658,728 Grant for Wilson Park Playground EquipmentThe city will receive $658,728 to add new playground equipment at Wilson Park following an announcement by Lt. Gov. and Secretary of Commerce David Toland. The funding comes from more than $4.1 million in Community Development Block Grant projects across 12 communities statewide, with Arkansas City![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-4513.ico)citizen journalJory Boyd![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/624236026_1316249470535237_4203925779985513657_n.jpg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/arkansas-city-receives-658-728-grant-for-wilson-park-playground-equipment/) [Arkansas City Fire/EMS Completes Training on Advanced Cardiac EquipmentThe Arkansas City Fire/EMS Department recently completed training on ZOLL Medical Corporation equipment, enhancing the department’s ability to respond to cardiac emergencies. ZOLL monitors and defibrillators are tools first responders use to track heart rhythms and vital signs, deliver life-saving shocks when needed, and provide real-time feedback![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-4512.ico)citizen journalJory Boyd![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/624762674_1330458885781549_6774239639261268515_n.jpg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/arkansas-city-fire-ems-completes-training-on-advanced-cardiac-equipment/) [Top 5 US news storiesJanuary 30 2026![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-4511.ico)citizen journalGreg Loving![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/TECH-ICE-02-superJumbo-3.webp)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/top-5-us-news-stories-108/) [Top 5 Kansas news storiesJanuary 30 2026![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-4510.ico)citizen journalGreg Loving![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/2019-02-25T192127Z_144541735_RC1E4C141B90_RTRMADP_3_BRAZIL-AGRICULTURE-GLYPHOSATE-1024x683-3.jpg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/top-5-kansas-news-stories-112/) [JAIL UPDATESJanuary 29, 2026 - January 30, 2026 | Cowley County, KS 01/29/26 - 01/30/26 | Cowley County, KS New inmates: - BODKINS, STACY L - Failure to Appear, Fail to Comply District - POOL, BRIAN L - Not Classified - THURBER, ALEXANDER E - Criminal Hunting Released inmates:![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-4509.ico)citizen journalJory Boyd![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/Protect-and-Serve-6-36.png)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/jail-updates-22/) [Obituaries(Today & Yesterday)![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-4508.ico)citizen journalJory Boyd![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/Obit-39.jpg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/obituaries-c/) --- ## Events [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/) [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-41.png) --- Found a mistake? 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