> ## 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/ - Published: 2025-11-08T06:18:09.000Z - Updated: 2026-07-04T02:33:56.000Z - Description: November 7, 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 [citizen journal Expands Coverage to Arkansas City and WinfieldLocal publication adds Cowley County communities to readership area.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-3116.ico)citizen journalGreg Loving![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/Image-544.jpeg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/citizen-journal-expands-coverage-to-arkansas-city-and-winfield/) [Arkansas City School Bond Measures Pass, Pre-K Center Approved by Slim MarginDistrict secures $66.7 million for facility improvements including middle school renovations and new early childhood center![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-3115.ico)citizen journalGreg Loving![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/Image-561-1.jpeg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/arkansas-city-school-bond-measures-pass-pre-k-center-approved-by-slim-margin/) [Ark City local news summaryWeek of November 6 2025![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-3136.ico)citizen journalGreg Loving![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/Image-504-1.jpeg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/ark-city-local-news-summary/) [Wellington local news summaryWeek of November 6 2025![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-3135.ico)citizen journalGreg Loving![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/Image-347-4.jpeg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/wellington-local-news-summary-7/) [Winfield local news summaryWeek of November 4 2025![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-3114.ico)citizen journalGreg Loving![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/Image-503.jpeg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/winfield-local-news-summary-2/) [Wellington schools seek $22.6M bond to fix aging infrastructureStudents rally for passage as district points to critical needs across buildings![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-3119.ico)citizen journalTeri Hansen![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/WELUSD_LOGO-1.gif)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/wellington-schools-seek-22-6m-bond-to-fix-aging-infrastructure/) [Three Core Exercises that will break up the monotony of core routinesHow anyone can improve balance and coordination while strengthening abdominal muscles.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-3146.ico)citizen journalGreg Loving![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/Image-11-7-25-at-6.56---AM.jpeg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/three-core-exercises-that-will-break-up-the-monotony-of-core-routines/) [Cowley College Hosts Series of Community EventsCowley College will host several events this week designed to engage students and the broader community. The college’s Student Pantry is collecting winter hats and gloves throughout November to help students stay warm during the upcoming cold months. Donations can be dropped off at the Nelson Student Center![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-3166.ico)citizen journalJory Boyd![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/360134533_993254358526117_8215504136412188874_n-1.jpg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/cowley-college-hosts-series-of-community-events/) [Veterans Day Parade to Honor Fallen PilotARKANSAS CITY, Kan. — The city will commemorate Veterans Day on Saturday with its annual parade, followed by a ceremony honoring a local hero who made the ultimate sacrifice in Vietnam. The Veterans Day Parade will proceed to Shelton Beaty American Legion Post 18, where attendees will honor SPC/CPT (A)![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-3167.ico)citizen journalJory Boyd![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/576914108_1395842545668159_6603476693852012153_n-1.jpg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/veterans-day-parade-to-honor-fallen-pilot/) [Local ObituariesSumner and Cowley County Myers, Luann Drouhard, Leon Alfred Montenegro, Jesse B. Nichols, Lanny Dean Metcalf, Norman Lewis “Red” Cooper, Marjorie Ann Biddle, Arthur “Art” Lewis Harper, Darlene Coe, Charles Donald Jr. “Donnie” Source: Legacy.com - Sumner County, Kansas Obituaries![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-3168.ico)citizen journalJory Boyd![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/Obit-4.jpg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/local-obituaries/) [Top 5 Kansas news storiesNovember 7 2025![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-3147.ico)citizen journalGreg Loving![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/Image-571-1.jpeg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/top-5-kansas-news-stories-60/) [Top 5 US news storiesNovember 7 2025![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-3148.ico)citizen journalGreg Loving![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/Image-570-1.jpeg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/top-5-us-news-stories-57/) --- ## Events [K-State Extension to Host Beginning Rancher Series in South-Central KansasK-State Research and Extension offices in Butler, Sedgwick and Cowley counties will host a two-part Beginning Rancher Series this month and in December for those new to ranching or looking to expand their cattle operations. The series begins Nov. 18 at 6 p.m. in Sedgwick County and continues Dec.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-3165.ico)citizen journalJory Boyd![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/91235136_2955109131213897_7577209225185591296_n.png)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/k-state-extension-to-host-beginning-rancher-series-in-south-central-kansas/) --- ## 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/2025/11/Image-580.jpeg) --- Found a mistake? 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