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Three Hospitality Management properties earn Best Western awards
WICHITA — Three of Hospitality Management LLC’s Best Western-branded properties have earned the hotel chain’s coveted M.K. Guertin Award for 2017. Courtesy photo FROM LEFT: Attending the awards...
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Power of the Purse awards $22,000 in grants to seven nonprofit groups
Power of the Purse — a women’s giving circle established with Legacy Regional Community Foundation — awarded $22,000 to area nonprofit organizations during a Nov. 27 reception at the foundation office...
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Angels in the Attic giving back to community through holiday initiatives
Angels in the Attic, a homegrown 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, has created several options for those looking to help the less fortunate this holiday season. “There are children right here in Arkansas...
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Local fourth-grader Vogele reads essay, flips lights switch at Merry Monday
Vogele Fourth-grader Noah Vogele was given a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity Nov. 20 to light the tree in downtown Arkansas City with Santa and Mrs. Claus. He participated in this year’s essay contest,...
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Tree of Remembrance returns for holiday season at K’ an D’ Pharmacy
The Tree of Remembrance is back this year at K’ an D’ Pharmacy, located at 224 S. Summit St. Photo by Jeni McGee For the fourth year in a row, K’ an D’ and Schmidt Jewelers are working together to...
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Cowley College hosts, Quiz Bowl team competes in successful Snow Bowl
The Collegiate Quiz Bowl — formerly known as Academic Excellence Challenge — team at Cowley College was host Dec. 2 to the Snow Bowl at the college’s main campus in Arkansas City. Courtesy photo A...
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Creekstone Farms Premium Beef receives STAR Award for November
The Arkansas City Area Chamber of Commerce presented Creekstone Farms Premium Beef with the November STAR Award on Nov. 29. Courtesy photo BACK ROW, FROM LEFT: Kevin Robinson, Creekstone Farms Premium...
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Arkansas City Rotary Club provides $3,000 grant to middle school library
The Arkansas City Rotary Club recently wrote a grant to purchase $3,000 in STEAM literature for the Arkansas City Middle School library. Courtesy photo STEAM stands for science, technology,...
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Belindo puts ‘RN’ in Santa Run; Brandt named SCKMC employee of month
South Central Kansas Medical Center staff and family joined together recently to compete in the Arkansas City Area Chamber of Commerce Christmas in the City Santa Run. Photo by Jeni McGee The 5K run...
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Fuentes named December Student of the Month at Cowley College
Despite working 40 hours a week and taking 23 credit-hours this semester at Cowley College, Edgar Fuentes somehow manages to find time to be an involved student at the main campus in Arkansas City and...
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McDonald’s awards International Sewing Month prize to Chamberlain
McDonald’s Sewing and Vacuum announced in a recent news release that Nance Chamberlain is a prize winner for its International Sewing Month celebration. Courtesy photo She won an RNK bundle package,...
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SCKMC recognizes Judd-Jenkins for her support of health care in Kansas
A special event was held Dec. 14 at South Central Kansas Medical Center to thank Rep. Anita Judd-Jenkins, R-Arkansas City, formally for her unwavering support of health care issues during the 2017...
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SCKMC laboratory aide Nicky Terrill is December Lifesaver of the Month
Nicky Terrill, laboratory aide for South Central Kansas Medical Center, was named the Integrity Healthcare Professionals Lifesaver of the Month for December. Courtesy photo South Central Kansas Medical...
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Arkansas City’s VFW Post 1254 honors essayists, first responders
Members of the local Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 1254 have had a very busy week. On Monday, three post members presented certificates of appreciation and cooperation to four local middle...
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Kiwanis donates $1,000 each to Angels in the Attic, FLS, Manna Ministries
The Kiwanis Club of Arkansas City gave back to the local community in a big way this week. The social club gave $1,000 each to three local nonprofit organizations — Angels in the Attic, Family Life...
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FOP’s Shop with a Cop brings hope, Christmas cheer to those in crisis
The Arkansas City Police Department has a long history of giving back to the community. One of the ways ACPD officers do so is by providing an annual “Shop with a Cop” program. This program provides...
View ArticleBig Brothers Big Sisters enjoys annual Christmas party for waiting kids
Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) of Cowley County recently held its annual Christmas party for all matches and Littles on the waiting list. More than 50 people enjoyed bowling, pizza and a small treat...
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SCKMC Auxiliary installs new officers at annual Christmas luncheon
The annual South Central Kansas Medical Center Auxiliary Christmas luncheon was held Dec. 12, 2017. Courtesy photo FROM RIGHT: Outgoing SCKMC Auxiliary President Rose Anstine presents the president’s...
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SCKMC radiology department has perfect KDHE inspection in 2017
The South Central Kansas Medical Center radiology department recently completed its 2017 inspection with zero deficiencies reported. Courtesy photo Jennifer Richardson, South Central Kansas Medical...
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City Commission honors service of Tweedy, welcomes Gingher to dais
Monday night marked a change of members on the City Commission of Arkansas City. Photo by Andrew Lawson/City of Arkansas City Mayor Dan Jurkovich, right, presents outgoing Commissioner Charles Tweedy...
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