> ## 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-5/ - Published: 2025-11-18T04:07:19.000Z - Updated: 2026-07-04T02:34:00.000Z - Description: November 17, 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 [Derby High School Students Showcase Career Programs at Chamber LuncheonDERBY, Kan. — Derby High School students presented their career and technical education programs at a Derby Chamber of Commerce luncheon, highlighting opportunities available to students in the classroom, community and beyond graduation. 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