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CommunityHappy Earth Day |
Earth Day is a day where we recognize how awesome our little corner of the universe is and demonstrate support for environmental protections and conservation. If you want to get in the spirit, here are a few fun Earth Day themed tidbits for your entertainment:
Google Earth recently released a timelapse component to their aerial views where the viewer can see the physical development and expansion of cities in real time. HERE is a time laps of the Bentonville/Rogers area showing the development beginning in 1984! Be on the lookout tomorrow for events this weekend in support of Earth Day. |
PoliticsBentonville Eyes First Bond Issue |
It has been a week since Bentonville passed the special election, and now the Bentonville city officials are looking into projects that will receive the first infusion of cash provided by the bond issues approved by voters.
View the full list of election results HERE. |
EnvironmentAnd The Outdoor Award Goes To... |
Just in time for Earth Day, the City of Fayetteville's Environmental Action Committee announced recipients of the 2021 Mayor's Environmental Stewardship Award.
The winners are: Pack Rat Outdoor Store - Business Arkansas Myriad - Industry/Manufacturing Pattie Erwin - Individual/Educator We and the earth give you a round of applause #teamgreen |
EventsWe Will Take a Hybrid Approach |
The 7th annual Bentonville Film Festival, which is scheduled for later this year, will take place as a hybrid event with virtual showings and limited in person events.
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BusinessChalk That Up As a Win |
Despite the challenges of 2020, Priority Bank out of Fayetteville had a solid run, generating the highest Return on Assets out of any of the 29 privately held banks in Northwest Arkansas.
Want to know more? You can find the full article HERE. |
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