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Posted on: October 3, 2023

One Lane Flagging Work Zone – SE F St

Under Construction

Bentonville, AR… SE F St between SE 3rd St and SE 5th St will be reduced to a one lane flagging work zone 7:00am – 5:00pm Wednesday, October 4th through Wednesday, October 11th for road construction.

 

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Posted on: October 3, 2023

STREET CLOSURE – NE 2nd St

Under Construction

Bentonville, AR… NE 2nd St between NE I St and NE J St will be closed 8:30am – 4:00pm on Thursday, October 5th and Tuesday, October 10th  for utility construction.

 

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Posted on: October 3, 2023

STREET CLOSURE – SE East Pointe Ave

Under Construction

Bentonville, AR… SE East Pointe Ave between SE Griffin Dr and SE Eagle Way will be closed starting 7:00am Friday, October 6th and is scheduled to open 6:00pm Sunday, October 15th for utility construction.

 

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Posted on: October 2, 2023

Friends of the Library’s Fall Book Sale Returns to Bentonville Public Library

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Bentonville, Ark – The Friends of the Bentonville Library will host its third annual fall book sale from Thursday, October 5th to Saturday, October 7th, 2023. The sale will be held at the Bentonville Public Library (BPL) in the Walmart ...

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Posted on: October 1, 2023

Lane Closure SW 14th

Under Construction

 

Bentonville, AR… S14th St between SW I St and SW Coventry Blvd will have the east bound curb lane closed 9:00am – ...

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Posted on: September 29, 2023

LANE CLOSURE – SE J St

Under Construction

Bentonville, AR… SE J St between SE 21st St and SE 22nd St will have the north bound curb lane closed 8:00am –&nb...

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Posted on: September 26, 2023

LANE CLOSURE – SE Moberly Lane

Under Construction

Bentonville, AR… SE Moberly Ln between Burnett Cir and E Central Ave will have the north bound lane closed, with traffic being shifted to the center lane 8:30am – 4:00pm Monday, October 2nd through Thursday, October, 5th for ...

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Posted on: September 26, 2023

LANE CLOSURES – SW 14th Street and SW Elm Tree Rd

Under Construction

Bentonville, AR… SW 14th St at SW Elm Tree Rd will have the westbound curb lane closed, in addition SW Elm Tree Rd between SW 14th St and SW Carriageway Ave will have a one lane - flagging work zone 7:00am - 6:00pm Wednesday, September...

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Posted on: September 26, 2023

1000 Books Before Kindergarten - Kickoff Celebration at Bentonville Public Library

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Bentonville, AR: "1000 Books Before Kindergarten": Fostering Early Literacy and a Love for Reading. We're kicking off Bentonville Public Library's 1000 Books Before Kindergarten initiative with a morning of library fun on Satur...

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Posted on: September 25, 2023

LANE CLOSURES – SW 14th Street

Under Construction

Bentonville, AR… SW 14th St between SW I St and SW Coventry Blvd will be reduced to a two lane, two way traffic pattern beginning 9:00pm Friday, September 29th through 5:00am Monday, October 2nd for road construction. 

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Posted on: September 25, 2023

City of Bentonville celebrates 150th anniversary with community blood drive

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Bentonville, AR... The City of Bentonville is celebrating its 150th anniversary this year and the community is invited to join the party. The City of Bentonville is collaborating with Northwest Medical Center – Bentonville and Community Blood Ce...

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Posted on: September 25, 2023

Street Closure - Sears Road

Under Construction

Bentonville, AR… Sears Rd between S Morning Star Rd and Nomad Rd will be closed starting 7:00am Tuesday, September 26th and is scheduled to open 6:00pm Friday, October 6th for road construction. 

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Posted on: September 21, 2023

Street Closure - SE "B" Street

Under Construction

Bentonville, AR… SE B St between E Central Ave and SE 2nd St will be closed starting 8:00am Sunday, September 24th and is scheduled to open 5:00pm Wednesday, October 25th for utility construction. 

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Posted on: September 20, 2023

City of Bentonville receives GFOA Distinguished Budget Award

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Chicago, Illinois... The Government Finance Officers Association is pleased to announce that the City of Bentonville, Arkansas, has received GFOA's Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for its budget. 

The award represents a s...

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Posted on: September 19, 2023

Public Information Open House and Meeting - Greenhouse Road

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Bentonville, AR...  A public information open house meeting on the proposed improvements to Greenhouse Road will be held at the Bentonville Community Center, 1101 SW Citizens Circle on Monday, Oct. 2, 2023, from 4:00 to 7:00 PM. Join us to review...

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Posted on: September 20, 2023

2023 Fall Tree Giveaway

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Bentonville, AR… The City of Bentonville is hosting its fall tree giveaway. The goal of the giveaway is to increase the city’s overall tree canopy, promote a healthier environment and improve the physical appearance and visual charact...

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Posted on: September 19, 2023

Bond Project in Motion with Phillips Park Renovations

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Bentonville, AR…Bentonville Parks & Recreation is pleased to announce the start of renovations at Phillips Park located at 3108 SE J Street. The $17,140 million renovation will completely transform the existing 50-acre park into a premier baseball com...

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Posted on: September 18, 2023

Bentonville Library Foundation Announces Phase II of Capital Campaign & Introduces Campaign Champion

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Bentonville, AR...With the exceptional support of the Walton Family Foundation, the Walmart Foundation, Arvest Bank, many corporate, foundation, and individual donors in the community, the Bentonville Library Foundation (BLF) is energized and happy to ann...

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Posted on: September 13, 2023

Construction Begins on the Quilt of Parks - A Street Promenade

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Bentonville, AR…Bentonville Parks and Recreation is pleased to announce the start of construction on the Quilt of Parks – a project connecting six parks and public spaces in Downtown Bentonville. Town Branch Park renovations, the firs...

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Posted on: September 12, 2023

Bentonville Community Blood Drive - October 5 & 6

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Bentonville, AR… The City of Bentonville partners with Bentonville Community Blood Drive and Northwest Medical Center with the goal to recruit 150 citizens to donate blood for our community. Donors can reserve their time slot at https://bit.ly/...

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Posted on: September 8, 2023

Street Closure - SW/SE 8th Street and South Main Street

Under Construction

Bentonville, AR… SW/SE 8th Street between SW A Street and SE C Street and S Main Street between SW/SE 10th Street and SW/SE 6th Street will be closed starting 5:30am Friday, September 8th, 2023 through 7:00am Friday, January 24th, 2024...

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Posted on: September 8, 2023

Street Closure - SW A Street

Under Construction

Bentonville, AR… SW A St between SW 10th St and SW 14th St will be closed starting 5:30am Friday, September 8th and is scheduled to open 7:00am Monday, December 27th for storm water infrastructure improvements.

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Posted on: August 1, 2023

City Wide Clean the Streets Day

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Bentonville, AR…The City of Bentonville is participating in Keep America Beautiful’s Great Arkansas Cleanup™ by organizing a city wide “Clean the Streets Day” on Saturday, September 16th from 9:0...

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Posted on: July 18, 2023

Bentonville Public Library Unveils Innovative BPL Seed Library, Cultivating a Greener Future

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Bentonville, AR... Bentonville Public Library (BPL) is proud to announce the opening of its groundbreaking BPL Seed Library, an inspiring initiative that aims to promote sustainable agriculture, biodiversity, and community engagement. The BPL See...

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Posted on: July 10, 2023

Construction Begins on Razorback Greenway Bike and Pedestrian Bridge

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Bentonville, AR... Highly anticipated multi-modal elevated bridge project has broken ground; proposed opening targeted for middle of 2024.

Bentonville residents and visitors will soon be the beneficiaries of improved access to the Razorback Greenway and Al...

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Posted on: July 3, 2023

City of Bentonville Introduces Roaming Cozy Apple

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Bentonville, AR… The City of Bentonville, in partnership with artist Gina Gallina, is excited to introduce Bentonville's roaming Cozy Apple. This apple is a tribute to our apple history and community spirit and the perfect tie to our S...

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Posted on: May 18, 2023

Double Slit Skyline installed at NW A St. and Tiger Blvd.

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Bentonville, AR...The Bentonville Public Art Advisory Committee (PAAC) is pleased to announce the installation of a temporary artwork at the southwest corner of NW A Street and Tiger Boulevard.  Double Slit Skyline by Texas sculptor Dewa...

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Posted on: May 10, 2023

Summer Hours – The Fountains at Lawrence Plaza, Creekside Park Splash Pad, and Melvin Ford Aquatic

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Bentonville, AR……. Bentonville Parks and Recreation is excited to officially open the Fountains at Lawrence Plaza (LP) and the Creekside Park Splash Pad on Saturday, May 13. Melvin Ford Aquatic Center (MFAC), located in the heart of Memorial Park...

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Posted on: February 9, 2023

Razorback Greenway Realignment at I-49

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Bentonville, AR…The City of Bentonville is excited to announce that the realignment of the Razorback Greenway at I-49 is underway. Throughout construction of the interstate, the Greenway has been cut in two, leaving many users unable to commute and ride r...

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Posted on: January 12, 2023

Bentonville Library Foundation Announces Alice L. Walton Foundation Grant

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Bentonville, AR... The Bentonville Library Foundation is elated and honored to announce a $500,000.00 grant from the Alice L. Walton Foundation in support of the Bentonville Public Library expansion.

Howard Kerr, President of the Library Foundation states,...

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Posted on: June 27, 2022

Major roadway improvements for SW 8th Street between SW I St. and SE J St. Scheduled

Under Construction

Bentonville, AR...The City of Bentonville is set to kickoff major roadway improvements for SW 8th Street between SW I St. and SE J St.  The construction will proceed with phased closures of SW 8th Street during construction.  Va...

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Posted on: April 7, 2022

Street Opening – SE 5th Street and Street Closure - SE 8th Street

Under Construction

Bentonville, AR…SE 5th Street will be open starting Friday, April 8, 2022 between NE J Street to SE Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway.  

Motorist should be aware of this route in anticipation of 8th street closure between SE J Street to SE M...

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Posted on: March 28, 2022

Extended Closure of NE A Street - Razorback Greenway Detour

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Bentonville, AR… In 2021, Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art announced that it is expanding its gallery and education spaces by adding 100,000 square feet to the north side of the building. With construction beginning this spring, the safety of patron...

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