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June 19, 2026
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Arkansas City Residents Share Input on Future of Northwest Community Center
ARKANSAS CITY, Kan. — Residents, community leaders and stakeholders gathered Thursday evening to share ideas about the future of the Northwest Community Center during a community conversation hosted by the City of Arkansas City, the Northwest Community Center and Wichita State University’s Public Policy and Management Center. According to a
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Wellington Named Finalist in Parade Magazine’s America’s Favorite Small Town Contest
WELLINGTON, Kan. — Wellington has been named one of 40 finalists in Parade Magazine’s America’s Favorite Small Town contest, a nationwide competition hosted in celebration of America’s 250th birthday, according to the Wellington Area Chamber of Commerce/CVB. According to a post on the Sumner County Economic Development
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Sumner County Health Department to Host Community Baby Shower Friday
WELLINGTON, Kan. — The Sumner County Health Department will host a Community Baby Shower Friday, featuring vendors, raffles, prizes and resources for expectant and new mothers, according to the department. According to a post on the Sumner County Health Department’s official Facebook page, the event will include several vendors and
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