citizen journal

CALDWELL, Kan. — Jeff "Mort" Mortimer of Mayfield was named the recipient of the 2026 Kanokla Community Service Award at the Kanokla Annual Meeting Friday, April 24, in Caldwell. Mortimer has dedicated more than three decades to serving Mayfield and the surrounding area since moving to the community in

WELLINGTON, Kan. — Wellington Middle School's Career and Life Planning students organized and led two career fairs last week, one for sixth-graders and one for seventh-graders, with 15 eighth-graders stepping into leadership roles to help guide their younger peers through career-focused activities. The eighth-grade students served as both business

ARKANSAS CITY, Kan. — More than half of southbound vehicles recorded by a speed trailer in the 1100 block of N. Summit Street were traveling over 30 mph during a two-week monitoring period, the Arkansas City Police Department reported. Of 22,038 vehicles clocked traveling southbound from April 9-16, 56.63%

ARKANSAS CITY, Kan. — Dacey Morris of Cowley College was named the overall City of Arkansas City Outstanding Student of the Year at the annual Outstanding Student Banquet held April 20 in the Wright Room at Cowley College, receiving a $1,000 scholarship. Cara Cales of Arkansas City Middle School earned

SUMNER COUNTY, Kan. — The Sumner County Economic Development Commission is accepting applications for Child Care Zone Mini-Grants available to providers across Cowley, Chautauqua, Elk, Montgomery and Sumner counties, with funding designed to support, strengthen and sustain child care programs in the region. Three types of grants are available. Refresh Grants