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Posted on: March 22, 2023

2023 Spring Tree Giveaway

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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...

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City News
Posted on: March 21, 2023

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

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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...

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City News
Posted on: March 17, 2023

Flagging Operation - 1019 North Main

Under Construction

Bentonville, AR…flagging operation at 1019 N Main for Tuesday the 21st and Wednesday the 22nd for a new sewer service, work will take place from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. each day, attached is a site map of the work zone. 

Detour signs wil...

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City News
Posted on: March 16, 2023

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

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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, ...

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Community Development
Posted on: March 15, 2023

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

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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,...

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City News
Posted on: March 14, 2023

Lane Closure SE J Street

Under Construction

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...

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City News
Posted on: March 14, 2023

Full Street Closure - NW A Street

Under Construction

Bentonville, AR…NW “A” Street between NW 2nd Street and NW 3rd Street will be closed from 8:00am through 3:00pm Monday, March 20, 2023, and Tuesday, March 21, 2023. This road closure is associated with fire hydrant installat...

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City News
Posted on: March 13, 2023

Bentonville Connections set for April 27, 2023

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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...

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City News
Posted on: March 9, 2023

City Wide Clean the Streets Day - April 15

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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 15th from 9:00 a.m. to noon. ...

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City News
Posted on: February 28, 2023

Bentonville Library Foundation Awarded $1.5 Million from Walmart Foundation

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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...

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City News
Posted on: February 17, 2023

Public Art Proposals Being Accepted

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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.

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Community Development
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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City News
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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City News
Posted on: December 1, 2022

Lane Closure - East Central at SE Moberly Lane

Under Construction

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.  &...

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City News
Posted on: October 19, 2022

SE J Street - Lane Closures

Under Construction

Bentonville, AR…SE “J” Street between East Central Avenue and SE 8th 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 ...

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City News
Posted on: August 4, 2022

Street Closure - South Walton

Under Construction

Bentonville, AR…..Lane narrowing for South Walton at 8th 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...

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City News
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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City News
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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City News
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 safet...

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Posted on: March 16, 2023

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

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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, ...

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Community Development
Posted on: February 28, 2023

Bentonville Library Foundation Awarded $1.5 Million from Walmart Foundation

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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...

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City News
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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City News

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Posted on: March 17, 2023

Flagging Operation - 1019 North Main

Under Construction

Bentonville, AR…flagging operation at 1019 N Main for Tuesday the 21st and Wednesday the 22nd for a new sewer service, work will take place from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. each day, attached is a site map of the work zone. 

Detour signs wil...

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City News
Posted on: March 16, 2023

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

rooftops

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, ...

Read on...

Community Development
Posted on: March 14, 2023

Lane Closure SE J Street

Under Construction

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...

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City News
Posted on: March 14, 2023

Full Street Closure - NW A Street

Under Construction

Bentonville, AR…NW “A” Street between NW 2nd Street and NW 3rd Street will be closed from 8:00am through 3:00pm Monday, March 20, 2023, and Tuesday, March 21, 2023. This road closure is associated with fire hydrant installat...

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City News
Posted on: December 1, 2022

Lane Closure - East Central at SE Moberly Lane

Under Construction

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.  &...

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City News
Posted on: October 19, 2022

SE J Street - Lane Closures

Under Construction

Bentonville, AR…SE “J” Street between East Central Avenue and SE 8th 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 ...

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City News
Posted on: August 4, 2022

Street Closure - South Walton

Under Construction

Bentonville, AR…..Lane narrowing for South Walton at 8th 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...

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City News
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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City News
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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