Winfield local news summary

Commission authorizes capital improvements for tennis facility

Midwest Moos granted use of Broadway Sports Complex

FY 2025 budget adjustment approved following public hearing

Administrator updates board on emergency tower ownership

Extension service reports loss of federal SNAP education funding

County offers poultry processing equipment for public checkout

Foundation pledges continued support for 4-H tech

Commission authorizes capital improvements for tennis facility

WINFIELD, Kan. - The Winfield City Commission in Winfield, Kansas, voted unanimously Monday, Dec. 15, to authorize improvements at the T.H. Vaughn Tennis Facility as part of the city’s Multi-Year Capital Improvement Plan. Resolution No. 6125, introduced as Bill No. 2570, creates the framework for the construction and provides for the payment of associated costs. City Manager Taggart Wall explained to commissioners that the resolution was necessary to allow the construction of the improvements to move forward.

Midwest Moos granted use of Broadway Sports Complex

WINFIELD, Kan. - The Winfield City Commission awarded a contract to Midwest Moos, Inc., granting the Wichita-based organization use of facilities at the Broadway Sports Complex. Resolution No. 6325 directs City Manager Taggart Wall and City Clerk Tania Richardson to execute a field-use agreement between the city and the organization. The item passed with a unanimous vote after City Manager Taggart Wall explained that the resolution approves the formal agreement for facility usage.

FY 2025 budget adjustment approved following public hearing

COWLEY COUNTY, Kan. - Commissioners held a public hearing regarding adjustments to the fiscal 2025 budget. No citizens appeared to speak for or against the measure. Following the close of the hearing, the commission voted unanimously to approve the budget amendments as presented by county staff.

Administrator updates board on emergency tower ownership

COWLEY COUNTY, Kan. - County Administrator Lucas Goff reported receiving communication from a regional telecommunications provider regarding the ownership of a communications tower near Tisdale. The tower currently serves as a central node for the county’s emergency service communications. Goff indicated he would review the situation with the county's radio vendor and may bring a proposal back to the commission to potentially invest in or acquire the tower to secure the infrastructure.

Extension service reports loss of federal SNAP education funding

COWLEY COUNTY, Kan. - During a quarterly update, extension staff informed commissioners that the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) education program, or SNAP-Ed, funded through the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) farm bill, was cut at the end of September. As a result, the county’s SNAP educator, a SNAP‑Ed educator, has transitioned to a position with the local school district. While SNAP remains intact for recipients, the specific funding for nutrition education has ended, forcing the extension office to retool its approach to family nutrition education.

County offers poultry processing equipment for public checkout

COWLEY COUNTY, Kan. - 4-H Youth Development Agent Sarah LaGrone announced the launch of a new program allowing residents to check out a full poultry processing kit. Funded by a donation from a local charitable foundation, the kit includes a plucker, scalder, propane tank and processing tools. LaGrone noted that Cowley County is likely the only extension office in Kansas offering this service, which allows families to process meat birds efficiently at home.

Foundation pledges continued support for 4-H tech

COWLEY COUNTY, Kan. — The Bill House Foundation has committed to continuing its financial support of the local 4-H program through 2025 and 2026. The foundation, recognized as a "Friend of 4-H," has provided $50,000 annually for the past four years. These funds have allowed the purchase of advanced agricultural simulators, including beef and swine reproductive systems, which are used to teach artificial insemination and birthing techniques to youth members.

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