> ## 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-9/ - Published: 2025-12-02T04:07:14.000Z - Updated: 2026-07-04T02:34:03.000Z - Description: December 1, 2025 - Author: Jory Boyd - Tags: avcj, email *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 [Southwestern College to present ‘Eagerheart’ performances, Winterfest concertSouthwestern College will present multiple holiday performances in early December, including showings of “Eagerheart” and a free community Winterfest concert. The college’s theatre department will stage “Eagerheart,” a retelling of the Nativity story through the eyes of a tenderhearted shepherd boy, with performances at 11 a.m. and 6![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-3505.ico)citizen journalJory Boyd![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/592658319_1485858426663055_3219443324400424713_n.jpg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/southwestern-college-to-present-eagerheart-performances-winterfest-concert/) [Winfield Municipal Band to Present Holiday ConcertThe Winfield Municipal Band will perform its annual Christmas concert at 7 p.m. Tuesday at Winfield Public Library, 605 College St. The free concert will feature holiday music, and the band will collect food items for the Winfield Area Food Pantry during the event. Attendees are encouraged to![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-3504.ico)citizen journalJory Boyd![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/424763714_790552753111239_6095687711301841980_n-1.jpg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/winfield-municipal-band-to-present-holiday-concert/) [Caldwell Chamber Launches Holiday Scavenger HuntThe Caldwell Chamber of Commerce is inviting residents to participate in a “Hidden Santa” shop local hunt running through the end of December. Santa figures have been placed at chamber member businesses throughout Caldwell for shoppers to discover during the holiday season. Participants who find a Santa should bring![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-3503.ico)citizen journalJory Boyd![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/591913067_1273566824795383_4391327220626102719_n.jpg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/caldwell-chamber-launches-holiday-scavenger-hunt/) [Top 5 US news storiesDecember 1 2025![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-3502.ico)citizen journalGreg Loving![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/Image-675-2.jpeg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/top-5-us-news-stories-69/) [Top 5 Kansas news storiesDecember 1 2025![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-3501.ico)citizen journalGreg Loving![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/Image-676-2.jpeg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/top-5-kansas-news-stories-33/) [Obituaries(Today & Yesterday)![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-3500.ico)citizen journalJory Boyd![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/Obit-12.jpg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/obituaries-4/) [JAIL UPDATES20251130 | Sumner County, KS Lujan, Miguel Angel - 21-5414(a2)(c1)(A) Domestic battery. 20251201 | Sumner County, KS No inmates found on this date.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-3499.ico)citizen journalJory Boyd![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/Protect-and-Serve-6-7.png)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/jail-updates-3/) --- ## Events [CASA of Cowley County to host annual Cheers to CASA fundraiser Dec. 6WINFIELD, KS — CASA of Cowley County will host its annual Cheers to CASA fundraiser on Friday, Dec. 6, at Behr Rafters in Winfield. The holiday fundraiser will begin at 5 p.m. and will feature live and silent auctions, door prizes, dinner, drinks and other activities to benefit the organization’s![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-3367.ico)citizen journalJory Boyd![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/584429931_1270789841759786_6061760017975917613_n.jpg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/casa-of-cowley-county-to-host-annual-cheers-to-casa-fundraiser-dec-6/) --- ## 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/2025/12/image-1.png) --- Found a mistake? 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