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April 22, 2026
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Cowley College Student Named Arkansas City’s Outstanding Student of the Year
ARKANSAS CITY, Kan. — Dacey Morris of Cowley College was named the overall City of Arkansas City Outstanding Student of the Year at the annual Outstanding Student Banquet held April 20 in the Wright Room at Cowley College, receiving a $1,000 scholarship. Cara Cales of Arkansas City Middle School earned
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Mini-Grants Available for Child Care Providers Across Five-County Region
SUMNER COUNTY, Kan. — The Sumner County Economic Development Commission is accepting applications for Child Care Zone Mini-Grants available to providers across Cowley, Chautauqua, Elk, Montgomery and Sumner counties, with funding designed to support, strengthen and sustain child care programs in the region. Three types of grants are available. Refresh Grants
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Jail Updates
April 21 Cowley County New Inmates: GREEN, KYNDALL M — Failure to Appear Released: YOUNG, ROBERT L — Probation or Parole Violation KIRKPATRICK, MICHELLE R — Probation or Parole Violation POURCIAU, JOSHUA P — Murder 1st Degree; Possession of Controlled Substance; Possession of Marijuana/THC Sumner County No Updates April 22 Cowley County New
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Obituaries
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Events
Greenwood, Elk County Conservation Districts to Host 9th Annual Women in Ag Event
EUREKA, Kan. — The Greenwood County and Elk County Conservation Districts will host the 9th Annual Women in Ag Event on Tuesday, June 17 at 10 a.m. at 110 E. 3rd St. in Eureka. The event is free and open to the public. Confirmed topics include Native Plants and Gardens,
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