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Work begins on shooting complex project
Bella Vista Sees Demolition Work for Renovated Shooting Complex. The long-awaited project to upgrade the rifle and pistol ranges at the Bella Vista Property Owners Association has finally kicked off with the commencement of demolition work. This substantial development aims to revamp the site, enhancing the overall dining experience for users.
Bentonville unveils improvements for SW Gator Road connecting Morningstar Road to Highway 112
BENTONVILLE, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) — The city of Bentonville celebrated road improvements on July 17 that allow Morningstar Road to connect to Highway 112 through SW Gator Road. There are multiple new key enhancements in the area like three lanes for cars and bus transit and green space for a pleasant environment.
Sanders extends tax filing deadline for areas affected by Memorial Day weekend storms
Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders issued an executive order to extend the tax filing deadline in response to the tornado outbreak that swept through Northwest Arkansas on Memorial Day weekend.
A solar-powered phone charger brings the town of Garfield together
Over Memorial Day weekend, devastating storms hit the vast majority of the county. Cities like Bentonville and Rogers saw substantial damage but also saw the most responsive help. As we reported on Ozarks at Large right after the storms, more rural areas of the county, like Decatur, lacked the sizable local government infrastructure to have the same kind of response as their bigger city counterparts.
Recollections: News from years gone by
Jumping back 50 years to Wednesday, July 17, 1974, the Pea Ridge Graphic-Scene, Vol. 9 No. 29, reported a 0 grant from Mayor Jack Musteen to the Pea Ridge Historical Society, marking a significant investment in local historical preservation. Similarly, on July 17, 1984, the Pea Ridge Times highlighted several...
Explore ‘Place Types’ in Second Round of Plan Bentonville Input Opportunities
Proposals reflect input from February’s ‘Design Week’. Bentonville, AR — Earlier this year, Bentonville residents were invited to consider different growth and development models and their potential impacts on future land preservation, financial accountability, and community connection. That input has since informed a new round of recommendations for community review, kicking off with an Open House, Thursday, July 18, 4-6pm at Thaden Field House, 2205 SW I Street.
NWA Urban Land Institute, City of Rogers host event to plan rebuilding efforts
ROGERS, Ark. — The City of Rogers is teaming up with the Urban Land Institute (ULI) of Northwest Arkansas to help guide rebuilding efforts following the May 26 tornadoes that killed four and destroyed countless homes across Benton County. The ULI, a collection of contractors, developers, brokers, urban planners,...
Northwest Arkansas trails still reeling from tornado damage
ROGERS, Ark. — The Memorial Day weekend storms that hit parts of Benton County left behind damage along several trails throughout the county. Parts of the Lake Atalanta trail, the Cambridge trail and others were clocked off by trees that had fallen. “There were portions that were completely blocked...
Rogers working to revitalize parts of the city hit by May 26 tornados
ROGERS, Ark. — Almost seven weeks after the May 26 tornados, Rogers is still working to clear the damage left behind, but also focusing on the future. “How do we really recover from the event in such a way that the city is stronger and more resilient going forward," Rogers Director of Community Development John McCurdy said.
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