> ## 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-4/ - Published: 2025-11-15T05:24:17.000Z - Updated: 2026-07-04T02:33:59.000Z - Description: November 14, 2025 - Author: Jory Boyd - Tags: avcj, email *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 [Top 5 US news storiesNovember 14 2025![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-3295.ico)citizen journalGreg Loving![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/Image-608-3.jpeg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/top-5-us-news-stories-62/) [Top 5 Kansas news storiesNovember 14 2025![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-3294.ico)citizen journalGreg Loving![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/Image-609-2.jpeg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/top-5-kansas-news-stories-65/) [United Way of the Plains Hosts Chamber Coffee, Announces Upcoming EventUnited Way of the Plains hosted a Chamber Coffee on Thursday morning, highlighting the organization’s community outreach efforts and partnerships with local nonprofits. The event, organized by the Arkansas City Area Chamber of Commerce, showcased United Way’s work throughout Cowley County and surrounding areas. The organization collaborates with![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-3292.ico)citizen journalJory Boyd![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/583027786_1227042222787576_8144337317767330884_n.jpg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/united-way-of-the-plains-hosts-chamber-coffee-announces-upcoming-event/) [Cowley College, Community Rally to Support Military Families at McConnellARKANSAS CITY, Kan. — Cowley College joined forces with community volunteers and donors to show appreciation for active-duty service members, their families and civilian workers at McConnell Air Force Base through a special meal service event. The college partnered with local organizations to provide thousands of meals to military personnel and![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-3291.ico)citizen journalJory Boyd![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/582912838_17842357200617834_7159388370149559722_n.jpg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/cowley-college-community-rally-to-support-military-families-at-mcconnell/) [Winfield, Arkansas City Libraries Offer Zoom Training for SeniorsThe Winfield Public Library and Arkansas City Public Library will host free workshops this month to help seniors stay connected with family and friends through Zoom video conferencing. The “Getting Started with Zoom” sessions are scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Monday evenings, Nov. 17 and 24, at Winfield![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-3293.ico)citizen journalJory Boyd![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/581366676_1262903852542791_5836303725549722039_n.jpg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/winfield-arkansas-city-libraries-offer-zoom-training-for-seniors/) [Local ObituariesSumner and Cowley County Obituaries Ledecker, Harry Miers, Simon Creps, Robert “Bob” Leon Source: Legacy.com - Sumner County, Kansas Obituaries![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-3296.ico)citizen journalJory Boyd![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/Obit-7.jpg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/local-obituaries-3/) --- ## Events [K-State Extension to Host Beginning Rancher Series in South-Central KansasK-State Research and Extension offices in Butler, Sedgwick and Cowley counties will host a two-part Beginning Rancher Series this month and in December for those new to ranching or looking to expand their cattle operations. The series begins Nov. 18 at 6 p.m. in Sedgwick County and continues Dec.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-3165.ico)citizen journalJory Boyd![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/91235136_2955109131213897_7577209225185591296_n.png)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/k-state-extension-to-host-beginning-rancher-series-in-south-central-kansas/) --- ## 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/2025/11/image-9.png) --- Found a mistake? 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