Bella Vista citywide garage sale planned
BELLA VISTA -- We will put the word out to bring in the shoppers; you put the stuff out to sell.
Stories by Cassi Lapp
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BVPD Citizens Police Academy starting in March
The spring session of the Bella Vista Police Department Citizens Police Academy starts Tuesday, March 26, and applications are now being accepted.
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Construction on 11 Under Trails tunnels to begin next month
Construction on the 11 Under Trails tunnel crossings beneath major roads in Bella Vista is set to begin Monday, March 4.
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Bella Vista Arts Council recognizes area artists
The Bella Vista Arts Council will honor Jenny Gowan as the February 2019 Artist of the Month. Gowan will be honored at a public reception at 5 p.m. Wednesday, …
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The Back 40 Story February 2019 hike: Dormant tree ID
It's time to kick off this year's Back 40 Story -- a series of informational guided hikes on Bella Vista's Back 40 Trails. The first hike will be led by Cris a…
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BVFD receives fire extinguisher training system grant
BELLA VISTA -- Bella Vista Fire Department has been awarded a digital fire extinguisher training system, thanks to a grant from the Firehouse Subs Public Safet…
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BJ Tassin chosen as December's featured artist
The Bella Vista Arts Council will honor BJ Tassin as the December Artist of the Month. Tassin will be honored at a public reception at 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 16, …
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Bella Vista Police remind drivers to Click It or Ticket
BELLA VISTA -- This Thanksgiving, law enforcement agencies across the country are teaming up with the U.S. Department of Transportation's National Highway Traf…
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Tucker chosen as November's featured artist
BELLA VISTA -- The Bella Vista Arts Council will honor Margi Maestri Tucker as the November Artist of the Month at a public reception at 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. …
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Future bridge work on Ark. 340
The Arkansas Department of Transportation will hold a public meeting from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 29, at Bella Vista Baptist Church, to discuss future bridg…
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Back 40 November 2018 hike: Mushrooms
BELLA VISTA -- Get out into the woods to hunt for and identify different types of mushrooms on the last of 2018's Back 40 Story hikes.
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The Back 40 Fall for All trail festival planned
BELLA VISTA -- Join in celebrating all things trails during the annual Back 40 Fall for All trail festival.
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Bella Vista Arts Council recognizes area artist
The Bella Vista Arts Council will honor musician Ron Pennington as the October Artist of the Month. Pennington will be honored at a live performance at 6:30 p.…
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Bella Vista Senior Safety Academy set for Oct. 9
The Bella Vista Police Department, in conjunction with the Benton County S.A.L.T. Council (Seniors and Law Enforcement Together), invites the public to attend …
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Fall appliance pickup planned for second week in October
BELLA VISTA -- Republic Services will offer a fall appliance pickup free of charge to Bella Vista residents with accounts in good standing during the week of O…
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Back 40 September hike features fall wildflowers
BELLA VISTA -- Cheryl Hall will lead a hike through the forest to identify beautiful wildflowers found in bloom during the Arkansas autumn. The hike will begin…
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First responders offer safety at farmers market on Sunday
Shake a hand, touch a truck or just come out to say hello to Bella Vista public safety employees while shopping for fresh produce and handmade goods.
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BVFD partners with American Red Cross for smoke detector campaign
BELLA VISTA -- Those living on Hampstead Road might get a knock on the door from a fireman Saturday, Aug. 25.
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Bella Vista Arts Council recognizes area artists
The Bella Vista Arts Council will honor Susan J. Byrd as the August Artist of the Month.
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Read-A-Thon! to promote brain health and raise funds
The Bella Vista Public Library has partnered with the Alzheimer's Association Arkansas Chapter to host The Longest Day Read-A-Thon! People of all ages are invi…
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Come explore The Back 40's ecology by bike
Join Sim Barrow to explore the ecological niches of the Back 40 Trail system -- by bike.
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Join Bella Vista Police Dept. for annual National Night Out
Members of the Bella Vista Police Department are excited to welcome the public to the annual National Night Out, from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 7, at Kingsdale…
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Razorback Regional Greenway extension ribbon cutting set
The city of Bella Vista, in conjunction with the city of Bentonville, Bike NWA and the NWA Trailblazers, invites all to attend a ribbon cutting for the extensi…
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Annual city fireworks and blues fest slated
The city of Bella Vista's annual fireworks display will be held just after dark on Tuesday, July 3, at the park below Loch Lomond dam on Glasgow Road.
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Bella Vista Arts Council recognizes area artists
The Bella Vista Arts Council honored JoeRay Kelley as the June Artist of the Month.
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The library is expanding
Let's kick it off. Join us to officially kick off the Bella Vista Library 2018 Summer Reading Program with a celebration from 10 a.m. to noon Wednesday, June 1…
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Bella Vista 2018 municipal election information
While the General Election remains months away, it's not too soon to start thinking about your passion for city government, and what your vote could do for Bel…
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City to host insect hike for 2018 Kids to Parks Day
The city of Bella Vista will host a family hiking event for the 2018 Kids to Parks Day, an annual day of play celebrated the third Saturday in May. Join us for…
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City seeking to join nationwide sweep of elderly fraud scams
BELLA VISTA -- The city of Bella Vista is seeking to coordinate with the U.S. Attorney's office to crack down on elderly fraud in Bella Vista and nationwide. T…
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BoozmanHof, Village House carry on fair tradition
Two Bella Vista businesses have been seen manning booths in the Senior Health Fair since its inception.
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Jertson is lone filer for city clerk
Only one person filed for the office of city clerk in Bella Vista.
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Planners to consider rezoning land to C-2
Since last month's regular Planning Commission meeting was canceled, the potential rezoning of a property on Forest Hills Boulevard will be discussed at the me…
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BVFD, Mercy to test Community Paramedic program
It's the first of its kind in the state, right here in Bella Vista.
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Aldermen amend fire code, ordinance voted expected at September meeting
The city is one step closer to closing discussion on a fire code ordinance.
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Decorative Artists to raffle Arkansas bird quilt
The 36 birds pictured on the Bella Vista Decorative Artists' hand-painted quilt are all native to Arkansas, club President Marge Macedo said.
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Delta Bank to close Oct. 24
Delta Trust and Bank at the Highlands gate will close its doors for good in October.
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Filing period closes
The filing period for municipal office came to a close Friday, and 15 Bella Vistans threw their names in for a chance to serve.
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Group finalizing Safety Day plans
Public Safety Day is coming together, as members of the Emergency Management Committee ironed out details for the September event at their meeting Aug. 13.
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Council rethinks sprinkler regulations
The City Council has agreed it will take out a contested part of a fire code ordinance and strictly adhere to already-in-place state regulations.
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Committed to serve
Officers were honored Aug. 13 at the Police Department with a ceremony celebrating years of service to the department.
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Parsons files for mayor of Bella Vista
Everyone likes living in Bella Vista, Jim Parsons said, "if we can just get our politics straightened out."
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Voters to decide millage for pensions
In less than one month, Bella Vista voters will be asked to make a decision on a property tax increase.
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Live on Stage returns for 38th season
Live on Stage in NWA is back for its 38th season with a new lineup of musical entertainment.
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One year later: city completes FEMA projects
One year after flooding rains assailed Bella Vista and the northwest Arkansas region, federally funded repair projects on city streets suffering damage are fin…
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Communications panel tackles alternate funding sources
It's not a question that the Property Owners Association Board of Directors needs to market Bella Vista for the POA's financial prosperity, it's a question of …
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Planners discuss rezoning on Forest Hills
Planning commissioners discussed at a work session July 30 a potential rezone of property along Forest Hills Boulevard that will be subject to a public hearing.
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Swim, pedal, run to the finish line
De-fog the goggles. Oil the chain. Lace up the shoes.
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Council chews over fire code ordinance
After tabling earlier this summer an ordinance amending the city's fire code -- to adopt the state's updated 2012 version of the code -- aldermen brought the o…
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Crowder College's nursing program top-notch
Something amazing can be seen at the McDonald County campus of Crowder College, according to campus director Aaron Divine.
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Candidates file for city offices; deadline is Aug. 15
By press time Tuesday morning, five candidates had filed for municipal office in Bella Vista.
