🌱 Bentonville Patch: What's Happening Today (Wed, Jan 25)

Hello again, friends. It's Wednesday in Bentonville and I'm back in your inbox with everything you need to know about what's happening in the community today. In today's issue of the newsletter, you'll find news about these stories and more...

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But first, today's weather:

Cold; a few morning showers. High: 40 Low: 19.

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Here are the top stories today in Bentonville:

1. Applications Open for Fourth Annual Heartland Challenge Startup Competition (University of Arkansas Newswire)
2. Bentonville housing affordability focus of report discussed by City Council (Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette)
3. Springdale City Council agrees to pay $530,000 for former Masonic Lodge building (Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette)
4. Benton County detectives seeking man reported missing since 1987 (Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette)
5. Judge refuses to rule in Fayetteville's favor in Petland lawsuit (Arkansas Online)
6. Medieval England 2023 Study Abroad Info Session | University of Arkansas (University of Arkansas Newswire)
7. Faulkner Center to Present Aubrey Logan | University of Arkansas (University of Arkansas Newswire)
8. University of Arkansas to close Wednesday due to inclement weather (Fayetteville Flyer)
9. NWA organizations to offer shelter from cold weather (KNWA)
10. Fayetteville suspends trash, recycling collection for Jan. 25 due to slick roads (KNWA)
11. Arkansas Senate OKs drag show restrictions; heads to House (Fayetteville Flyer)
12. University of Arkansas system bans TikTok from devices, WiFi networks (4029tv)
13. Bentonville IT executive launches medical billing service (talkbusiness.net)
14. Fayetteville Public Schools move to online learning Wednesday; UA and others closed (Fayetteville Flyer)
15. Fayetteville Schools move to online learning Jan. 25 due to inclement weather (Fayetteville Flyer)
16. Arkansas Children’s Foundation promotes Enid Olvey to president (talkbusiness.net)
17. Cave Springs man pleads guilty to tax evasion (ktlo.com)
18. 'Significant' snowfall expected in Fayetteville Tuesday night (Fayetteville Flyer)
19. Congressman Womack’s son arrested, facing over a dozen charges after Tontitown police pursuit (KNWA)
20. Dave Matthews Band added to 2023 Walmart AMP lineup (Fayetteville Flyer)
21. Shelley Todd named superintendent of Pea Ridge National Military Park (NWAOnline)
22. OPINION | PUTTHOFF: Easy to catch bass on Beaver Lake with Smithwick Rogue lure (NWAOnline)
23. Benton County Health Dept. inspections (NWAOnline)
24. Community Calendar (NWAOnline)
25. One injured; one cited (NWAOnline)
26. Pea Ridge area church news (NWAOnline)
27. KUAF records talk with paper’s new owners (Carroll County News)
28. Bella Vista man pleads guilty to tax evasion (Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette)

Today in Bentonville:

From my notebook:

• Bentonville Schools: "In light of tomorrow’s weather forecast, students will enjoy a snow day Wednesday, January 25. Sleep late, build a snowman and stay safe. This school day will be made up on May 26. #whereexcellencelives" (Bentonville Schools via Facebook)
• Bentonville Schools: "All after-school events are canceled for today. There will be no games, practices or rehearsals. #whereexcellencelives" (Bentonville Schools via Facebook)
• The City of Bentonville, Arkansas Government: "Transportation Street Department has prepared Salt Brine Solution and has begun pre-treating City streets for the upcoming winter weather event. Pretreating hills, bridges, overpasses, and major intersections will be priority. Please ref..." (The City of Bentonville, Arkansas Government via Facebook)
• The City of Bentonville, Arkansas Government: "DELAYED OPENING - Wednesday | January 25 Due to inclement weather, the Bentonville Community Center and Downtown Activity Center will open at 10am." (The City of Bentonville, Arkansas Government via Facebook)
• Greater Bentonville Area Chamber of Commerce: "Thank you to everyone who joined us at our ribbon cuttings last week for Club Car Wash and Bentonville History Museum! We’re so grateful for the wonderful welcome and support shown by our community, members, and ambassadors. Special than..." (Greater Bentonville Area Chamber of Commerce via Facebook)
• The City of Bentonville, Arkansas Government: "Hygge Winter Series: Macramé Wall Hanging has been rescheduled for Tuesday, January 31 at 6:00pm due to inclement weather conditions. Those previously registered are still registered for next week's program. See you there! #BPL #Library ..." (The City of Bentonville, Arkansas Government via Facebook)
• Friends of Bentonville Parks and Recreation: "Tuesday | January 24: All scheduled programming at the Bentonville Community Center and Downtown Activity Center will be canceled as of 4:30 pm today - due to inclement weather. Both facilities will remain open until further notice. http..." (Friends of Bentonville Parks and Recreation via Facebook)
• Friends of Bentonville Parks and Recreation: "DELAYED OPENING - Wednesday | January 25 Due to inclement weather, the Bentonville Community Center and Downtown Activity Center will open at 10am." (Friends of Bentonville Parks and Recreation via Facebook)
• The City of Bentonville, Arkansas Government: "Future college grads, join us for Scholarship Search on Thursday, January 26 at 6:00pm! This workshop goes into the different types of scholarships and how to start the search. This workshop is ideal for high school seniors, but all are ..." (The City of Bentonville, Arkansas Government via Facebook)
• The City of Bentonville, Arkansas Government: "Our Utility Billing Offices will open at 10am on 1/25/2023. Please use caution when traveling this morning." (The City of Bentonville, Arkansas Government via Facebook)
• Friends of Bentonville Parks and Recreation: "It’s Peanut Butter’s day to shine—National Peanut Butter Day! Find a buddy to “stick” with in 2023 and register together for the Run Bentonville Race Series Race Pass before the offer expires on January 31!! https://www.runbentonville.co..." (Friends of Bentonville Parks and Recreation via Facebook)
• The City of Bentonville, Arkansas Government: "Tuesday | January 24: All scheduled programming at the Bentonville Community Center and Downtown Activity Center will be canceled as of 4:30 pm today - due to inclement weather. Both facilities will remain open until further notice. http..." (The City of Bentonville, Arkansas Government via Facebook)
• Friends of Bentonville Parks and Recreation: "Tuesday | January 24: All scheduled programming at the Bentonville Community Center and Downtown Activity Center will be canceled as of 4:30 pm today - due to inclement weather. Both facilities will remain open until further notice. http..." (Friends of Bentonville Parks and Recreation via Facebook)
• The City of Bentonville, Arkansas Government: "Bentonville Public Library will open late today at 10:00am due to weather conditions. The Library is open until 8:00pm on Wednesdays. Stay safe and we'll see you at BPL! Stay tuned for updates on programming. #BPL #Library #weather #hours" (The City of Bentonville, Arkansas Government via Facebook)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, West Bentonville/Big Sky: "🤫𝗧𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗳 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘂𝗽 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘀𝗰𝗮𝗽𝗲 𝗱𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿? - 💡𝘞𝘦’𝘳𝘦 𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘢𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘴𝘵 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘵𝘩𝘰𝘴𝘦 𝘯𝘦𝘸 𝘥𝘦𝘴𝘪𝘨𝘯 𝘪𝘥𝘦𝘢𝘴. 𝘞𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘸𝘢𝘪..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, West Bentonville/Big Sky: "I will be out pre-treating driveways for $25 tonight. - If you would like to be added to my route just send me a message with your address and I will let you know when to expect me." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, SW Carriageway: "Hello I service all kitchen and laundry appliances for NWA! - Give me a call at +14794038333 if you need any help!" (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Rolling Acres: "Looking for a makeover or even just some relaxation? - I’m an esthetician/lash artist, and with the new year should come some love and self-care! Treat yourself to some pretty lashes, brows, and relaxing facial, or even facial and body w..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Stonegate Duplexes: "Are you stuck? - Need a hand? Happy to help! 970.502.3925" (Nextdoor)
• Benton County Communications Director Benton County, Benton County: "Benton County January 25, 2023 5 a.m. Road Update: - Our plow truck drivers and sand and salt trucks have been out on the roads for several hours now clearing the snow. The crews report snow is coming off the roads easily. We are putting..." (Nextdoor)

Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Wednesday. I'll see you around!

— Celeste "Pirate Queen" Wetzel

About me: The original Pirate Queen and QA engineer for Patch. Did you know that this week I have worked at least two fourteen hour days? This sprint has been nuts and the engineering team has been keeping me hopping non-stop. I'm exhausted and very close to needing a vacation.

Have a news tip or suggestion for an upcoming Bentonville Patch newsletter? Contact me at celeste.wetzel@patch.com