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Ark Valley Brief

January 30, 2026

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Cowley College Paramedic Program Seeks Community Volunteers for Student Training

ARKANSAS CITY — Cowley College's Paramedic Program is seeking community volunteers to serve as standardized patients for student training exercises at the college's simulation lab. Standardized patients assist students by portraying patients during simulated clinical scenarios, according to the program. No medical background is required, and volunteers

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Arkansas City Receives $658,728 Grant for Wilson Park Playground Equipment

ARKANSAS CITY — The city will receive $658,728 to add new playground equipment at Wilson Park following an announcement by Lt. Gov. and Secretary of Commerce David Toland. The funding comes from more than $4.1 million in Community Development Block Grant projects across 12 communities statewide, with Arkansas City

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Arkansas City Fire/EMS Completes Training on Advanced Cardiac Equipment

ARKANSAS CITY — The Arkansas City Fire/EMS Department recently completed training on ZOLL Medical Corporation equipment, enhancing the department's ability to respond to cardiac emergencies. ZOLL monitors and defibrillators are tools first responders use to track heart rhythms and vital signs, deliver life-saving shocks when needed, and provide

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JAIL UPDATES

January 29, 2026 - January 30, 2026 | Cowley County, KS 01/29/26 - 01/30/26 | Cowley County, KS New inmates: - BODKINS, STACY L - Failure to Appear, Fail to Comply District - POOL, BRIAN L - Not Classified - THURBER, ALEXANDER E - Criminal Hunting Released inmates:

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Ark Valley Brief

January 28, 2026

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Cowley College to Host Spring Transfer and Job Fair

ARKANSAS CITY — Cowley College will host its Spring College Transfer and Job Fair on Feb. 25 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Wright Room of the Brown Center. The event will bring together colleges, universities and employers in one location for students exploring their next steps

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Wellington High School NHS Hosts Blood Drive Amid Nationwide Shortage

WELLINGTON — Wellington High School's National Honor Society will host a blood drive Jan. 29 from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the school, located at 1700 E. 16th St. The event marks the last blood drive opportunity of the school year, and organizers are

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JAIL UPDATES

January 26, 2026 - January 27, 2026 | Cowley County, KS 01/26/26 - 01/27/26 | Cowley County, KS New inmates: - ADAMS-DAVIS, IZAIAH L - Traffic Offense - COX, KALEB M - Failure to Appear - HEIDEMAN, DANIEL C - Domestic Battery, Domestic Battery - REED, JACOB N

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Ark Valley Brief

January 26, 2026

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Cowley College Launches Youth Choir for Young Singers in Grades 3-7

ARKANSAS CITY — Cowley College is inviting young singers from Cowley County and surrounding areas to join its newly formed youth choir program for students in grades three through seven. The first rehearsal is scheduled for Jan. 27, 2026, at the Cowley College Choir Room. Regular rehearsals will take place Tuesdays

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Caldwell Chamber of Commerce Seeks Bingo Enthusiasts for Trail Festival Fundraiser

CALDWELL — The Caldwell Chamber of Commerce is calling on bingo lovers to participate in the Chisholm Trail Festival Fundraiser, scheduled for Feb. 7 at Sugar Sisters, 20 S Main St. The event will feature a Western-themed bingo night with doors opening at 6 p.m. and games beginning at 7

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JAIL UPDATES

January 24, 2026 - January 26, 2026 | Cowley County, KS 01/24/26 - 01/26/26 | Cowley County, KS No new inmates. 20260125 | Sumner County, KS No inmates found on this date. 20260126 | Sumner County, KS No inmates found on this date.

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KFB Insights: Sunsets and sisal twine

Greg Doering, Kansas Farm Bureau

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Lateral Power: The Side-to-Side Exercise That Builds Stronger Quads and Glutes

Strengthen your lower body with this dynamic lateral movement that targets multiple muscle groups at once

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Ark Valley Brief

January 23, 2026

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Chamber of Commerce Seeks Donations for Stars and Stripes Event

ARKANSAS CITY, Kan. — The Arkansas City Area Chamber of Commerce is requesting gift basket donations for its annual Stars and Stripes fundraiser scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 7. The chamber announced Tuesday it is seeking contributions for raffle prizes at the event, which will be held at the Burford Theatre in

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JAIL UPDATES

January 22, 2026 - January 23, 2026 | Cowley County, KS 01/22/26 - 01/23/26 | Cowley County, KS New inmates: - ROY, MICHAEL R - Domestic Battery - SHAFFER, AUSTIN M - Fail to Comply District Released inmates: - FLEITZ, ROBERT D - Probation or Parole Violation -

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Wellington local news summary

Week of January 23, 2026

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Winfield local news summary

Week of January 23, 2026