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Wellington local news summary

Week of December 17 2025

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Sumner County Fair Plans 'Denim and Diamonds' Fundraiser

MILAN — The Sumner County Fair is hosting a "Denim and Diamonds" fundraiser to support upgrades to the youth livestock facilities. The event will be held Jan. 31, 2026, at Diamond Springs Venue, 112 S. Osborn Road in Milan. Doors open at 6 p.m., with the meal served

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Sumner Mental Health Center Offers Parenting Course

WELLINGTON — Sumner Mental Health Center is offering a six-week parenting course beginning in February. The "Parenting the Love & Logic Way" program is designed to create happy families and responsible children through simple, easy-to-learn techniques, according to the Sumner County Health Department. Participants will learn

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Obituaries

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Winfield local news summary

Week of December 17 2025

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Ark Valley Brief

December 15, 2025

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Cowley College Selected as Top 200 Aspen Prize Finalist for Community College Excellence

ARKANSAS CITY, Kan. — Cowley College has been named one of the top 200 community colleges in the nation for the 2027 Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence, the Aspen Institute announced Friday. The recognition highlights the college's strong student outcomes and continued leadership in higher education, according to

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Winfield Electric Department, Cowley County Fair Board take top honors at Main Street Lighted Christmas Parade

WINFIELD — The Winfield Area Chamber of Commerce announced winners of this year's Main Street Lighted Christmas Parade. The City of Winfield Electric Department took first place in the Best in Show category. In the Decorated Vehicle category, the Cowley County Fair Board placed first, followed by Mumford Rental

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Arkansas City Area Unemployment Drops to 3.9 Percent in September

Jobless rate falls nearly a full percentage point from August as regional economy shows improvement

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Ark Valley Brief

December 12, 2025

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Arkansas City Chamber Hosts 'Selfie with an Elfie' Event

ARKANSAS CITY — The Arkansas City Area Chamber of Commerce is hosting a holiday promotion featuring a traveling Elfie visiting local businesses through Dec. 16. Participants can find the Elfie at Ark City Rec and Wild Annie's Antique Boutique today, the chamber announced Thursday on social media. The event

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Winfield Library Receives $10,000 Gift from Carnegie Corporation

WINFIELD — The Winfield Public Library has received a $10,000 gift from the Carnegie Corporation of New York in celebration of America's 250th anniversary. The library announced the donation Thursday on social media, noting it is one of approximately 1,280 Carnegie Libraries still serving communities nationwide. The

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McPherson County

Holiday Fitness Program Offers Structure for Busy Season

Shelly provides free workout plan to maintain health during the hectic holiday seasonn.

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Ark Valley Brief

December 10, 2025

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Cowley College Quiz Bowl Team Places Third at Snow Bowl Tournament

ARKANSAS CITY — The Cowley College Quiz Bowl team secured third place at the Snow Bowl Tournament, finishing with a 7-2 record after nine rounds of competition against colleges from Kansas and Oklahoma. The six-member team demonstrated resilience in two close matches against Murray State A, according to a

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Arkansas City, Winfield Fire Departments Celebrate Christmas Traditions, Honor Service Milestones

ARKANSAS CITY, Kan. — The Arkansas City Fire/EMS Department hosted its inaugural Christmas party on Dec. 7, marking the beginning of what officials hope will become an annual tradition. The event brought together firefighters, their families and friends for an afternoon celebrating service and community commitment. Activities included the department&

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Wellington

Wellington School District to Try Again With Smaller Bond Proposal

Board approves $17.85 million package for March vote after November defeat

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7 takeaways from Wellington USD 353 school board meeting

November 10 2025

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KFB Insight: Winter connections

Kim Baldwin, McPherson County farmer and rancher

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Ark Valley Brief

December 8, 2025

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Early Education Conference Coming to Cowley College

ARKANSAS CITY, Kan. — The Legacy Regional Community Foundation will host the South Central Child Care Conference at Cowley College, offering early education professionals an opportunity to earn six clock hours of professional development. Tickets for the event are $24.69 and can be purchased through Eventbrite at www.eventbrite.com/

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Arkansas City Chamber Launches Santa Shops Local Holiday Promotion

ARKANSAS CITY — The Arkansas City Area Chamber of Commerce is running its annual Santa Shops Local promotion, offering shoppers a chance to win $100 while supporting local businesses through Dec. 18. Customers who spend $10 or more at any participating business receive one raffle ticket for the grand prize drawing.