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Bentonville, Arkansas, parks unification project brings a community together

The Municipal Posted on June 21, 2024 by Danielle LundJune 21, 2024
Two people walking in a park, Bentonville, Arkansas

In 2017, the Bentonville, Ark., Parks and Recreation Department developed a visionary plan to connect six different public parks and spaces into one cohesive downtown area. Those spaces, known individually as Lawrence Plaza, Bentonville Square, Dave Peel Park, Town Branch … Continue reading →

Posted in Parks & Environmental Services | Tagged june 2024, parks, parks & environmental services, The Municipal

Arkansas City prioritizes vulnerable community members with Safe Return program

The Municipal Posted on May 8, 2023 by Nicholette CarlsonAugust 2, 2023
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Arkansas City, Kan., recently created a Safe Return program to help police officers protect vulnerable citizens such as children and adults who suffer from Alzheimer’s, dementia, autism, Down Syndrome and any other developmental or health disorder. “Our main focus,” stated … Continue reading →

Posted in Public Safety | Tagged february 2023, public safety, safe return, The Municipal

Historic Dyess Colony, Dyess, Arkansas

The Municipal Posted on June 27, 2020 by Ray BaloghAugust 2, 2023
Dyess

But for one of its residents who became world famous, the Dyess Colony in Arkansas might have been relegated to the dust heap of history along with other Depression era government-planned resettlement communities. The colony, now the town of Dyess, … Continue reading →

Posted in Tourism | Tagged arkansas, dyess, municipal attractions, The Municipal

Collins leaves life of addiction, becomes mayor of August, Arkansas

The Municipal Posted on December 19, 2019 by Andrew MentockAugust 2, 2023
Jeff Collins mayor Augusta, Arkansas

Not that long ago, Jeff Collins of Augusta, Arkansas, was the last person one would want to run their city or town.           As the one-time owner of a trucking business, he began to use methamphetamines as a means to … Continue reading →

Posted in Personality Profile | Tagged arkansas, augusta, December 2019, personality profile, The Municipal

Bikes give officers an edge in Arkansas national park

The Municipal Posted on October 4, 2012 by The MunicipalAugust 2, 2023
Rangers D. VanNest, A. Griggs, Z. Summerlin and Ranger F. Stock are among the officers who patrol Hot Springs National Park on bicycle

Thousands of visitors come to Hot Springs National Park each year to relax and enjoy the famous, soothing thermal waters of its 47 hot springs. Known as “The American Spa,” this urban park is located in the Diamond Lakes region … Continue reading →

Posted in Parks & Recreation, Police | Tagged bike, bikes, park, patrol, rangers

Wichita bicycle plan takes shape

The Municipal Posted on May 28, 2025 by Lauren CaggianoApril 23, 2025
No3: In May 2024, the mayor and city council of Wichita issued a proclamation for Bike Month.

Wichita, Kan., has long been a city with potential for great bicycling opportunities. The city on the Plains has a population of more than 395,000. The Greater Wichita Region contains a population of over 790,000 and is expected to grow … Continue reading →

Posted in Streets, Highways, & Bridges | Tagged building & construction, may 2025, streets highways & bridges, The Municipal

Paragould opens a new home for city offices

The Municipal Posted on March 27, 2025 by Julie YoungFebruary 25, 2025
The new Paragould City Hall building is a 20,000-square-foot modern structure that pays homage to the Arkansas community’s past as a railroad town. The design complements the other buildings in the historic downtown district while also having all of the modern features that employees will in the next 50 years. (Photo provided by Paragould, Ark.)

Located at the place where the Paramore and Gould railroads met, the city of Paragould, Ark., is as unique as its name. Incorporated on March 3, 1883, when it was still an uncultivated timber-covered tract, it became the Greene County … Continue reading →

Posted in Building & Construction | Tagged building & construction, fleet service & management, March 2025, The Municipal

Little Rock’s beautification project having an impact on the whole city

The Municipal Posted on December 20, 2024 by Denise FedorowNovember 21, 2024

Little Rock, Ark.’s, Project Impact started in 2022 and reengaged this year. It has been impacting areas of the city not even targeted for work while also affecting Little Rock’s overall crime rate. Little Rock’s Chief of Staff Kendra Pruitt … Continue reading →

Posted in Municipal Management | Tagged december 2024, municipal management, The Municipal

City utility programs aid those in need

The Municipal Posted on October 15, 2024 by Jennifer BartonOctober 8, 2024
Fort Smith conducts water rate studies every five years in accordance with Arkansas state law. Since 2021, the city has increased rates following repairs being needed in its sewer system. (Photo provided by Fort Smith, Ark.)

Inflation numbers impact everything Americans pay for, from groceries to luxuries and even utility services. While bills for things such as water and sewer might not cost as much as other necessities, every dollar saved can make a difference for … Continue reading →

Posted in Water & Energy | Tagged October 2024, parks & environmental services, The Municipal, water & energy

Osceola, Ark., updates court deck in historic Florida Park

The Municipal Posted on October 11, 2024 by Julie YoungOctober 11, 2024
A ribbon-cutting was held in early August on the recently resurfaced tennis deck located at Florida Park in Osceola. The project was a part of Mayor Joe Harris Jr.’s pledge to make quality of life a priority during his time in office. (Photo provided by Osceola Parks and Recreation)

When Mayor Joe Harris Jr. was elected in 2021, he promised that Osceola, Ark., would become an ideal place to live, work and play. As part of that pledge, the historic Florida Park has been given a whole lot of … Continue reading →

Posted in Parks & Environmental Services | Tagged October 2024, parks & environmental services, parks and recreation, The Municipal

Reflections on the total eclipse in Russellville, Ark.

The Municipal Posted on July 18, 2024 by Beth Anne Brink-CoxJuly 18, 2024
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We all heard so much about the total eclipse this year, and for good reason. While not the only eclipse we would see in 2024, it was a major event, with totality (defined as being ‘the whole of something’) predicted … Continue reading →

Posted in Municipal Management | Tagged July 2024, municipal management, The Municipal, total eclipse

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