> ## 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-78/ - Published: 2026-05-23T16:22:22.000Z - Updated: 2026-07-04T02:36:19.000Z - Description: May 23, 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 [Cowley County Commission SummaryWeek of May 21, 2026![](https://static.ghost.org/v5.0.0/images/link-icon.svg)citizen journalGreg Loving![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/Document-d760e2c696dd369985efde3f0ad84405b09bd62acafb43abc96d2f1861b13b30)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/cowley-county-commission-summary-7/) [Linda Chase Receives USD 353 Excellence in Teaching AwardWellington, KS — Linda Chase, an Agriculture Education Teacher at Wellington High School, received the USD 353 School Foundation’s Excellence in Teaching Award Friday during the district’s annual Employee Appreciation Program. Chase, who has been with USD 353 for 16 years, also serves the district as FFA Advisor and NHS Advisor.![](https://static.ghost.org/v5.0.0/images/link-icon.svg)citizen journalJory Boyd![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/705046459_1507109337878879_1165083830579751834_n-ffb42ea6ec9ed2f577e0466e40aca09d8ead105950287e1f569091d3dadcfa7b.jpg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/linda-chase-receives-usd-353-excellence-in-teaching-award/) [Winfield Police Department Extends Sign-Up Deadline for Youth Citizens Police AcademyWinfield, KS — The Winfield Police Department has extended the registration deadline for its youth citizens police academy, a half-day program open to children ages 9 through 12\. The program is designed to build a foundation between participants and law enforcement through age-appropriate activities encouraging interaction between officers and children. Participants![](https://static.ghost.org/v5.0.0/images/link-icon.svg)citizen journalJory Boyd![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/565123836_1223569599810639_7276475051865679890_n--1--7a7d5c852bade1d8c7ccde5939f4d53dfffeffbdcc27e4ef3fc7c61bc532427b.jpg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/winfield-police-department-extends-sign-up-deadline-for-youth-citizens-police-academy/) [Top 5 Kansas news storiesMay 22 2026![](https://static.ghost.org/v5.0.0/images/link-icon.svg)citizen journalGreg Loving![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/PA010242-1536x1299-2a209d0f1a4405c5b6ec932b332ed1e40c50c3c96c0490a3a3e2bf58877c6277.jpg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/top-5-kansas-news-stories-191/) [Top 5 US news storiesMay 22 2026![](https://static.ghost.org/v5.0.0/images/link-icon.svg)citizen journalGreg Loving![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/GettyImages-2262711245-1024x682-a41d0aef571fd4871236c9b94eed2221ee2bdb0c631745262ef82b522e0363e4.webp)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/top-5-us-news-stories-188/) [Ark Valley Jail LogsMay 22![](https://static.ghost.org/v5.0.0/images/link-icon.svg)citizen journalCronkite![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/DALL--E-2025-02-09-16.37.38---A-jail-inmate-wearing-an-orange-jumpsuit-standing-behind-metal-bars-in-a-prison-cell.-The-inmate-has-a-serious-expression--gripping-the-bars-with-both-2fe7b55349d8464bb2972f7d5eed4edf98d6dc66660b286145accfa01f80f6b5.webp)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/ark-valley-jail-logs/) [Ark Valley ObituariesMay 22![](https://static.ghost.org/v5.0.0/images/link-icon.svg)citizen journalCronkite![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/DALL-E-2024-11-27-16.14.18---A-single-lit-memorial-candle-in-a-serene-and-reflective-setting.-The-candle-is-tall--white--and-placed-on-a-simple--elegant-holder.-The-background-is-4cb9debf980b51a798b6e4fe6f2160c1d863f770de0e448b8f18ddefa7028020.jpeg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/ark-valley-obituaries/) --- ## Events [Greenwood, Elk County Conservation Districts to Host 9th Annual Women in Ag EventEUREKA, 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,![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-5134.ico)citizen journalJory Boyd![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/657334412_1387937593377802_3645394887672492689_n.jpg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/greenwood-elk-county-conservation-districts-to-host-9th-annual-women-in-ag-event/) --- ## 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/2026/05/image-15.png) --- Found a mistake? 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