> ## 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-36/ - Published: 2026-02-10T04:29:07.000Z - Updated: 2026-07-04T02:34:34.000Z - Description: February 9, 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 [Arkansas City Chamber Honors Local Businesses at Annual BanquetThe Arkansas City Area Chamber of Commerce celebrated local businesses and community leaders at its annual banquet Thursday evening. The event began with a happy hour at Union State Bank before moving to the Horton Theatre at The Stars to Celebrate The Stars of Arkansas City. Creekstone Farms![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-4633.ico)citizen journalJory Boyd![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/629331045_1295308545960943_6792786101829476503_n.jpg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/arkansas-city-chamber-honors-local-businesses-at-annual-banquet/) [Top 5 Kansas news storiesFebruary 9 2026![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-4632.ico)citizen journalGreg Loving![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/240403-O-ZZ000-1001-1.jpg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/top-5-kansas-news-stories-118/) [Top 5 US news storiesFebruary 9 2026![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-4631.ico)citizen journalGreg Loving![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/GettyImages-2260618678-1024x682-1.webp)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/top-5-us-news-stories-114/) [Obituaries(Today & Yesterday)![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-4630.ico)citizen journalJory Boyd![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/Obit-43.jpg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/obituaries-25/) [Jail UpdatesFebruary 6, 2026 - February 9, 2026 | Cowley County, KS 02/06/26 - 02/09/26 | Cowley County, KS New inmates: - ANGEY, TEIMSON - Criminal Threat<070111, Agg Indecent Lib w/Child, Criminal Damage to Property, Consum/Poss in Pub Liq Mun - BARBER, MATTHEW A - Criminal Damage to Property, Fail to Comply District - CRAIG, SCOTT C - Not Classified - MARLER, HEATHER M - Fail to Comply District - MUMMA, CHASE E - Failure to Appear - ROMMEL, GARY J - Domestic Battery - SCRIMSHER, CODY E - Theft of Prop,![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-4629.ico)citizen journalJory Boyd![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/Protect-and-Serve-6-40.png)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/jail-updates-26/) --- ## Events [Cherokee Strip Land Rush Museum to Host Evening EventThe Cherokee Strip Land Rush Museum will host “A Night at the Museum” on Feb. 28 from 5 to 7 p.m. The free community event will feature new exhibits exploring Cowley County’s history, including the people, places and moments that shaped the community from early days to![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-4634.ico)citizen journalJory Boyd![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/630922908_10228506583960950_6202358973616315806_n.jpg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/cherokee-strip-land-rush-museum-to-host-evening-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-10.png) --- Found a mistake? 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