Ark Valley Brief

May 23, 2026

Ark Valley Brief
Covering Ark City, Winfield, and Wellington

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Cowley County Commission Summary
Week of May 21, 2026
Linda Chase Receives USD 353 Excellence in Teaching Award
Wellington, 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.
Winfield Police Department Extends Sign-Up Deadline for Youth Citizens Police Academy
Winfield, 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
Top 5 Kansas news stories
May 22 2026
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Ark Valley Jail Logs
May 22
Ark Valley Obituaries
May 22

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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