Ark Valley Brief
March 13, 2026
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Ark City Second-Grader Leads District in Heart Association Fundraising
Eight-year-old Rylee Catron raised $652 at Jefferson Elementary, honoring family members who have battled heart problems

Takeaways from Ark City USD 470 School Board Meeting
March 9, 2026

Takeaways from Winfield USD 465 School Board Meeting
March 9, 2026

Ark City Commission Summary
Week of March 3, 2026
Cowley County Commission Summary
Week of March 3, 2026
Sumner County Commission Summary
February 24 2026

Winfield City Council Summary
February 17 2026

Top 5 Kansas news stories
March 13 2026

Top 5 US news stories
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Jail Updates
March 12, 2026 - March 13, 2026 | Cowley County, KS 03/12/26 - 03/13/26 | Cowley County, KS
New inmates:
- CONKLIN, KRISTI M - Fail to Comply District
- DEPENBUSCH, RONDA J - Viol Protective Order
- DOBKINS, DAMON A - Traffic Offense
- RAINS, JESSICA A

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