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2023 Destination Race - Run Bentonville Half Marathon

Bentonville, AR…The 2023 Run Bentonville Half Marathon is scheduled for Saturday, April 1, on the Bentonville Square. An estimated 3,000 participants will compete in the Half Marathon, Half Marathon Relay, and 5k race, presented by Walmart and ...

Flagging Operation - SW C Street

Bentonville, AR…..There will be a flagging operation at 214 SW “C” Street beginning Wednesday, March 29, 2023, between the hours of  8:00 am and 4:00 pm.  Said closure is for a new sewer service. A site pla...

2023 Spring Tree Giveaway

Bentonville, AR… The City of Bentonville is hosting its spring 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 chara...

Coffee with the Mayor set for March 28, 2023 - Parks and Recreation

Bentonville, AR…Bentonville Mayor Stephanie Orman hosts a Coffee with the Mayor on the third Tuesday of each month from 8:00 – 9:00am.  

The virtual coffee is an informal discussion with city staff and guests. This month&r...

Apply Now to Serve on the Short-term Rental Work Group

The City of Bentonville is accepting applications from residents interested in serving on the Short-term Rental Work Group. City Council approved a resolution establishing a Short-term Rental Work Group consisting of nine members, serving for six months, ...

Bentonville Animal Services & Adoption Center Grand Opening & Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony

Bentonville, AR...The City of Bentonville, in collaboration with C.R. Crawford Construction and Hight Jackson Architects, will celebrate a grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new Bentonville Animal Services & Adoption Center on Saturday,...

Lane Closure SE J Street

Bentonville, AR…SE J Street northbound curb lane will be closed starting 8:30am Monday, March 20, 2023 through 4:00pm Friday, March 24, 2023. This is associated with roadway repairs and side path construction. 

Detour signs will be in p...

Bentonville Connections set for April 27, 2023

Bentonville, AR… The City of Bentonville kicks off its second annual Bentonville Connections series on Thursday, April 27, 2023, to hear from Mayor Orman and City staff about department and community updates. Bring your friends and family for a...

City Wide Clean the Streets Day - April 15

Bentonville, AR…The City of Bentonville is participating in Keep America Beautiful Great American Cleanup™ by organizing a city wide “Clean the Streets Day” on Saturday, April 15^th from 9:00 a.m. to noon. ...

Bentonville Library Foundation Awarded $1.5 Million from Walmart Foundation

Bentonville, AR...The Bentonville Library Foundation (BLF) announced at its Annual Donor Appreciation Lunch on Sunday, February 26 that the Walmart Foundation awarded a $1.5 million grant to BLF’s Library expansion campaign. 

A Walmart F...

Public Art Proposals Being Accepted

Details, deadlines and submittal requirements are online at: https://www.bentonvillear.com/464/Public-Art-Advisory-Committee

Deadline for submittal is March 31, 2023 before Midnight Central Time.

Razorback Greenway Realignment at I-49

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...

Bentonville Library Foundation Announces Alice L. Walton Foundation Grant

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,...

Lane Closure - East Central at SE Moberly Lane

Bentonville, AR….Starting Wednesday, December 7, 2022 through Monday, June 5, 2023 between 9:00am and 3:00pm, the east bound curb lane of East Central Avenue will be closed.  Reason for closure is associated with roadway construction.  &...

SE J Street - Lane Closures

Bentonville, AR…SE “J” Street between East Central Avenue and SE 8^th Street will be reduced to two (2) lanes of traffic, one northbound and one southbound, beginning Thursday, October 20, 2022, continuing through 6:00 pm on ...

Street Closure - South Walton

Bentonville, AR…..Lane narrowing for South Walton at 8^th Street, south bound lanes, beginning Friday, August 5, 2022.  Temporary traffic interruptions 12:00am to 4:00am.  This is due to roadway and traffic signal improvements at the inte...

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

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

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

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 8^th street closure between SE J Street to SE M...

Extended Closure of NE A Street - Razorback Greenway Detour

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 safet...