> ## 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-51/ - Published: 2026-03-19T01:54:55.000Z - Updated: 2026-07-04T02:34:59.000Z - Description: March 16, 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* --- ## Today's newsletter sponsor ## News [Arkansas City Police Department Honors Top Officers at 4th Annual Awards BanquetARKANSAS CITY, Kan. — The Arkansas City Police Department held its 4th Annual Awards Banquet last week, recognizing officers and staff for their dedication and service to the community. Three major awards were presented during the evening. Sgt. John Merz was named Supervisor of the Year, Officer Hailey Ladner was named![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-4981.ico)citizen journalJory Boyd![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/651163733_1377429254421524_7348292749468392642_n.jpg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/arkansas-city-police-department-honors-top-officers-at-4th-annual-awards-banquet/) [Arkansas City Advances Wilson Park Splash Pad, Sewer Main Replacement ProjectsARKANSAS CITY, Kan. — Construction crews made significant progress this week on two separate infrastructure projects in Arkansas City, including the installation of concrete at the future Wilson Park Splash Pad site and the start of a large sewer main replacement on the city’s north side. At Wilson Park, crews completed![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-4980.ico)citizen journalJory Boyd![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/651205621_1352396076920576_5629358506349418958_n.jpg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/arkansas-city-advances-wilson-park-splash-pad-sewer-main-replacement-projects/) [Survey Shows Majority Favor East Poplar Site for New Arkansas City Fire StationARKANSAS CITY, Kan. — A majority of respondents to a community survey on a potential new Arkansas City fire station favored a site near East Poplar Street and J Street, according to results released Thursday by the Fire/EMS Department. 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