> ## 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-79/ - Published: 2026-05-28T02:32:40.000Z - Updated: 2026-07-04T02:36:24.000Z - Description: May 27, 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 Accepting Items for New Community Time CapsuleArkansas City, KS — The City of Arkansas City is accepting submissions for a new community time capsule set to be buried at noon Friday, June 5, on the City Hall lawn. The project follows a previous time capsule buried in 1976 that was unearthed in 2021 during the city’s 150th![](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/707838566_1416243970535786_5298427783774121415_n-3027d32289965bbc9a1185d52d1ac5a8ae05dc9d4a5bf3aeef44eeecaef29e8c.jpg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/arkansas-city-accepting-items-for-new-community-time-capsule/) [USD 353 Recognizes Teachers, Staff at Annual Employee Appreciation ProgramWellington, KS — USD 353 honored numerous teachers and staff last week during its annual end-of-the-year Employee Appreciation Program, recognizing recipients across several award categories. Superintendent Hatfield welcomed staff before the University of Kansas 25-Year Teaching Certificates and Longevity Awards were presented. WNEA President Deyna Smith then recognized several dedicated WNEA![](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/709506850_1510459744210505_8499165480745968802_n-a2f54537e5c8b9528f395b8cc20ee039f79d29d706655dab04a8b184bfcc2cfb.jpg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/usd-353-recognizes-teachers-staff-at-annual-employee-appreciation-program/) [Top 5 Kansas news storiesMay 27 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/90266027007-pylons-89706bae83aa47a7b6be1372cde5f0fd013d8de1c2071a45b0fe03a58dbe4563.webp)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/top-5-kansas-news-stories-193/) [Top 5 US news storiesMay 27 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/im-89749089-6361e875deea364f54b568e13fe75f9b453a6594e7f0d1e6f58cc66d7f00e2ec.jpg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/top-5-us-news-stories-190/) [Ark Valley Jail LogsMay 26![](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-7df8a7592e5cfe4939652026804a2c74039c57f50d3bde9a56ed1ea0a84a504b.webp)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/ark-valley-jail-logs-2/) [Ark Valley ObituariesMay 27![](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/size/w2000/2024/11/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.jpeg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/ark-valley-obituaries-4/) --- ## 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-16.png) --- Found a mistake? 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