> ## 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-49/ - Published: 2026-03-12T03:29:38.000Z - Updated: 2026-07-04T02:34:56.000Z - Description: March 11, 2026 - Author: Jory Boyd - Tags: avcj, email, #brief *Hi everyone!* *Let us know what you want to know! We are here to serve! 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Attendees had the opportunity to tour the station, speak directly with![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-4938.ico)citizen journalJory Boyd![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/649867021_1364429509051153_8709940515061751901_n.jpg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/arkansas-city-fire-ems-open-house-draws-community-support-for-new-station-discussion/) [Cowley College Students, Volunteers Package 20,000 Meals for Local Food PantriesARKANSAS CITY, Kan. — Cowley College’s Academic Civic Engagement through Service organization, in partnership with the Rotary Club of Arkansas City, brought together 136 volunteers March 7 to package 20,000 meals for distribution to residents experiencing food insecurity in Cowley County. The event was held at Central Christian Church in![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-4937.ico)citizen journalJory Boyd![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/651124890_1742740143577531_7066580474589899390_n.jpg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/cowley-college-students-volunteers-package-20-000-meals-for-local-food-pantries/) [Arkansas City Police Department Reports 1,292 Calls for Service in FebruaryARKANSAS CITY, Kan. — The Arkansas City Police Department responded to 1,292 calls for service in February, generating 170 reports during what officers called a busy month despite it being the shortest of the year. Officers issued 300 warnings and 188 citations during the month and conducted 345 traffic stops,![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-4936.ico)citizen journalJory Boyd![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/256808665_261016909396103_6862128513486866656_n--1--1.png)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/arkansas-city-police-department-reports-1-292-calls-for-service-in-february/) [Top 5 US news storiesMarch 11 2026![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-4935.ico)citizen journalGreg Loving![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/im-48990962-1.jpg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/top-5-us-news-stories-136/) [Top 5 Kansas news storiesMarch 11 2026![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-4934.ico)citizen journalGreg Loving![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/download--7--1-1.jpeg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/top-5-kansas-news-stories-140/) [Jail UpdatesMarch 10, 2026 - March 11, 2026 | Cowley County, KS 03/10/26 - 03/11/26 | Cowley County, KS New inmates: - PATE, BRANDON S - Sex Expl Child Visual Child<18, Pornogrphy or Obscene Material Released inmates: - BRANAM, HAROLD L JR - Fail to Comply District - REED, JACOB N - Domestic Battery, Domestic Battery - THOMAS, HAROLD L - Failure to Appear 20260310 | Sumner County, KS No inmates found on this date. 20260311 | 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-4933.ico)citizen journalJory Boyd![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/Protect-and-Serve-6-55.png)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/jail-updates-38/) [Obituaries(Today & Yesterday)![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-4932.ico)citizen journalJory Boyd![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/Obit-65.jpg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/obituaries-32/) --- ## Events --- ## 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/2026/03/image-17.png) --- Found a mistake? 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