K-State Extension - Cowley County

05/30/2026

Sitter Solutions prepared 31 youth for future babysitting jobs in Ark City and Winfield. Special thanks to Brandi Rice of Arkansas City, KS Fire/EMS Department, Miranda and Susan with Parents As First Teachers, and Cheryl and Barb of William Newton Hospital for their leadership.

Missed these classes but interested in future options? Call us to be added to the class notification list - 620-221-5450.

05/26/2026

Happy kids happens at Sitter Solutions - the class for beginning babysitters. Spots are open in both classes but registration is requested by 4 p.m. on Wednesday, May 27: https://forms.gle/qQxmbHpyFL3enPrP7 $10 class fee payable at door (cash or check to Cowley County Extension).

05/21/2026

The year is 1938 and Director Umberger is in Cowley County at the wheat tour.

Wheat Field Day, Director Umberger speaking

05/20/2026

Cowley County’s wheat test plot helps Kansas State University gather data about what grows well in south Central Kansas. Data helps wheat breeders and farmers consider options to increase yield while resisting disease and drought. This plot is north of Ark City with 28 varieties. Watch for data summaries after harvest.

Visit this link to view wheat tour photos from last century: https://www.facebook.com/share/18r3WdJNue/?

05/15/2026

It takes community partnerships to make things happen!

🚶‍♀️✨ Today was a great day to celebrate safer walking connections in Winfield! 🦶
RISE Cowley, the City of Winfield, KS, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas, AARP Kansas, and community partners gathered near the new flashing crosswalk improvements to recognize the work that helps make our community safer and more walkable.

Tag Wall from the City shared how Sheryl with AARP helped serve as an early catalyst for this work, supporting previous efforts to improve pedestrian crossings on Main Street. That momentum helped lead to additional safety improvements through the Pathways initiative, including the new flashing crosswalk locations near 14th and Bliss, 19th and Andrews, and the library and recreation area.

These projects reflect what happens when community input, city planning, grant funding, and local partnerships come together. Safer crossings help connect people to parks, schools, libraries, recreation, neighborhoods, and daily life.

Thank you to everyone who helped move this work forward and to all who showed up today to celebrate community-driven progress.

Other Partners included: Winfield Public Library • Winfield, KS, William Newton Hospital, K-State Extension - Cowley County, Winfield Area Chamber of Commerce 🤩

05/11/2026

Producers, agronomists, and anyone interested in wheat production are invited to join us for the Cowley County Wheat Plot Tour on Monday, May 18th at 10:00 AM.

This is a great opportunity to get out in the field and take a look at wheat variety performance under local growing conditions.

☕ Coffee and donuts will be available.

📍 Location: 37.143051, -97.035577

05/08/2026

Tonight's beef jerky/beef canning class has been postponed. New date TBD

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05/05/2026

Rain barrels aren’t just handy—they’re downright drizzle‑ing with benefits! ☔
At our May 4 Cowley College Golden Tigers workshop, Extension Master Gardeners and Trevor Langer from City of Winfield, KS showed how harvesting rainwater can:
💧 Reduce runoff
🌱 Support healthier plants
💰 Save on water bills
Thanks to everyone who came out and helped make it rain‑credible!


Post your rain barrel photo in the comments!