Construction Requires Lane Closures at I-49/Hwy. 71 Interchange - Bella Vista Bypass in Bentonville

BENTON COUNTY (10-14) – Rock blasting to build the new Interstate 49 (Bella Vista Bypass) interchange with Highway 71 in Bentonville requires lane closures, according to Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) officials. 

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Budget Review Workshop set for October 18, 2021

Bentonville, AR...A Budget Review Workshop for the 2022 proposed city budget is scheduled for Monday, October 18, 2021, at the Bentonville Community Center located at 1101 SW Citizens Cir, Bentonville, AR.

The proposed 2022 city budget will be reviewed by ...

Coffee with the Mayor set for October 19, 2021

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

The virtual coffee is an informal discussion with city staff. This month’s virtual cof...

FULL STREET NIGHTLY CLOSURE – SE Moberly Lane

Bentonville, AR…SE Moberly Lane from 14^th Street to 8^th Street will be closed nightly from 7:00pm – 7:00am beginning Monday, October 11, 2021, through December 6, 2021. Traffic for vehicles and bicycles will be permitted during daytim...

New Police Chief Selected

Bentonville, AR...Bentonville Mayor Stephanie Orman has announced that Captain Ray Shastid has been selected as the new Chief of Police for the Bentonville Police Department.

Captain Shastid currently leads the Operations Division at the Bentonville Police...

2021 Ward 4 Meeting

Bentonville, AR…The City of Bentonville will host the Ward 4 meeting on October 28, 2021. 

Mayor Stephanie Orman, City Council members, and city staff will engage residents in a conversation about public safety, property maintenance, an...

Bentonville Public Library Announces Children’s Librarian Retirement and New Hire

Bentonville, Arkansas... In May, Bentonville Public Library (BPL) Children’s Librarian, Sue Ann Pekel, announced plans to retire this fall.  Pekel began working at Bentonville Public Library in July 2007 as the first profession...

Bentonville Police Chief Jon Simpson Announces Retirement

Bentonville, AR…Bentonville Police Chief Jon Simpson has announced his retirement after serving 27 years with the Bentonville Police Department. 

His last day on the job will be September 30, 2021. 

Chief Simpson is a native of Bentonville...

Trail Improvements to Begin at Parks Springs Park

Bentonville, AR…Bentonville Parks & Recreation is announcing anticipated work within the footprint of Park Springs Park. Progressive Trail Design (PTD), a contractor of NWA Trailblazers, will be conducting general maintenance to the trails ...

City Informational Ward Meetings 2021

Bentonville, AR…The City of Bentonville will host a series of meetings for each of the city’s four wards over the course of the year.

Mayor Stephanie Orman, City Council members, and city staff will engage residents in a conversation ...