> ## 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-33/ - Published: 2026-02-03T03:08:04.000Z - Updated: 2026-07-04T02:34:30.000Z - Description: February 2, 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 to Host American Red Cross Blood DriveCowley College will partner with the American Red Cross to host a blood drive Feb. 5 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Wright Room of the Brown Center. The drive comes during a time of critical national need for blood donations, according to the![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-4535.ico)citizen journalJory Boyd![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/14048291333585099401.jpg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/cowley-college-to-host-american-red-cross-blood-drive/) [Winfield Fire/EMS Conducts Ice Rescue Training at Island ParkThe Winfield Fire/EMS Department conducted ice rescue training at Island Park, preparing crews for winter emergencies despite cold conditions. “Cold weather doesn’t stop emergencies,” the department said in a social media post. C Shift personnel practiced hands-on scenarios and safe rescue techniques in winter conditions, wearing specialized cold-water![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-4534.ico)citizen journalJory Boyd![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/624351667_1215614584041330_7335087433249689792_n.jpg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/winfield-fire-ems-conducts-ice-rescue-training-at-island-park/) [Arkansas City Businesses Can Apply for State Signage Grant ProgramThe Kansas Department of Commerce is offering grants to help downtown and commercial area businesses upgrade storefront signage through the SIGNS Grant Program. The initiative helps businesses improve signage that enhances visibility, attracts customers and supports stronger, more marketable commercial districts, according to the City of Arkansas City.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-4533.ico)citizen journalJory Boyd![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/Website-Banner-Black-Overlay.jpg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/arkansas-city-businesses-can-apply-for-state-signage-grant-program/) [Top 5 Kansas news storiesFebruary 2 2026![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-4532.ico)citizen journalGreg Loving![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/Image-1-30-26-at-5.35---PM-4.png)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/top-5-kansas-news-stories-113/) [Top 5 US news storiesFebruary 2 2026![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-4531.ico)citizen journalGreg Loving![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/HAJzReSawAAQFcr-2.jpeg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/top-5-us-news-stories-109/) [JAIL UPDATESFebruary 1, 2026 - February 2, 2026 | Cowley County, KS 02/01/26 - 02/02/26 | Cowley County, KS No new inmates. 20260201 | Sumner County, KS No inmates found on this date. 20260202 | Sumner County, KS Brown, Clifton Wade - Serving Sentence ( 5 days) Gaskill, Eric Don - 21-5915(![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-4530.ico)citizen journalJory Boyd![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/Protect-and-Serve-6-37.png)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/jail-updates-23/) [Obituaries(Today & Yesterday)![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-4529.ico)citizen journalJory Boyd![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/Obit-40.jpg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/obituaries-22/) --- ## 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/2026/02/image-1.png) --- Found a mistake? 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