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# Ark Valley Brief
- URL: https://www.citizenjournal.us/ark-valley-brief-42/
- Published: 2026-02-24T04:14:02.000Z
- Updated: 2026-07-04T02:34:44.000Z
- Description: February 23, 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*

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[Border Queen Bunkhouse Celebrates Two Years in Downtown CaldwellCALDWELL, Kan. — The Border Queen Bunkhouse will celebrate its second anniversary March 1 in downtown Caldwell. Owners Kelly and Joey Hudson opened the apartment-style short-term rental in 2023 after recognizing a need for additional accommodations in Caldwell. The business was created to host participants in Caldwell’s many historic events and![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-4774.ico)citizen journalJory Boyd![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/Screenshot-2026-02-23-221235.png)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/border-queen-bunkhouse-celebrates-two-years-in-downtown-caldwell/)

[Arkansas City to Host Business Informational Session for EntrepreneursARKANSAS CITY, Kan. — The city will host a free business informational session March 3 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Pike Place Community Room, 106 S. Summit, behind the Arkansas City Area Chamber of Commerce. The session is designed for entrepreneurs who are launching a new venture, trying![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-4773.ico)citizen journalJory Boyd![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/640548320_1304552838369847_1989474153139468599_n.jpg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/arkansas-city-to-host-business-informational-session-for-entrepreneurs/)

[Kansas daily briefKansas news for busy people - Feb 23, 2026 edition![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-4772.ico)citizen journalGreg Loving![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/640904112_1485825969810434_4883265193938485357_n--1--1.jpg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/kansas-daily-brief-42/)

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[Jail UpdatesFebruary 21, 2026 - February 23, 2026 | Cowley County, KS 02/21/2026 - 02/23/2026 | Cowley County, KS No New inmates 20260222 | Sumner County, KS No inmates found on this date. 20260223 | Sumner County, KS No inmates found on this date.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-4769.ico)citizen journalJory Boyd![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/Protect-and-Serve-6-48.png)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/jail-updates-32/)

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