> ## 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-37/ - Published: 2026-02-12T03:59:47.000Z - Updated: 2026-07-04T02:34:36.000Z - Description: February 11, 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 Humanities Event Draws Growing Interest From Area High SchoolsARKANSAS CITY, Kan. — Cowley College’s annual Student Spotlight: Humanities & Communication Day saw significant growth this year, welcoming 39 high school students from eight area schools, up from 30 students representing three schools last year, according to information provided by Hunter Ferguson, integrated communications specialist for the college. The event provided![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-4657.ico)citizen journalJory Boyd![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/632638602_1717536156097930_6956556144622848828_n.jpg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/cowley-college-humanities-event-draws-growing-interest-from-area-high-schools/) [Arkansas City Launches Dual Construction Projects at Wilson ParkARKANSAS CITY, Kan. — Multiple improvements are underway at Wilson Park as the city advances two major recreational projects: new pickleball courts and a splash pad. City crews began removing former tennis courts this week to make way for four new pickleball courts, part of a long-term investment in park improvements.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-4655.ico)citizen journalJory Boyd![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/631244848_1325055566321294_4253792787885337768_n.jpg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/arkansas-city-launches-dual-construction-projects-at-wilson-park/) [Top 5 US news storiesFebruary 11 2026![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-4654.ico)citizen journalGreg Loving![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/11xp-elpaso-zvwl-threeByTwoSmallAt2X-2.webp)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/top-5-us-news-stories-116/) [Top 5 Kansas news storiesFebruary 11 2026![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-4653.ico)citizen journalGreg Loving![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/Image-2-11-26-at-7.18---AM-2.png)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/top-5-kansas-news-stories-120/) [Obituaries(Today & Yesterday)![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-4652.ico)citizen journalJory Boyd![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/Obit-44.jpg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/obituaries-cop-4/) [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-4651.ico)citizen journalJory Boyd![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/Protect-and-Serve-6-41.png)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/jail-updates-27/) --- ## Events [Arkansas City Chamber Offers Free Business Information SessionARKANSAS CITY, Kan. — The Arkansas City Area Chamber of Commerce is hosting a free business information session designed to help local entrepreneurs and business owners access resources and growth opportunities. The two-hour session will take place at the chamber offices at 105 S. Summit St. and is open to anyone![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-4656.ico)citizen journalJory Boyd![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/416202274_743640424461094_642642853425876948_n.jpg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/arkansas-city-chamber-offers-free-business-information-session/) [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-14.png) --- Found a mistake? 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