Winter Weathers City Roads

Repairs May Stretch Over Two Years

SPRINGDALE — Winter weather played havoc with Springdale streets, forcing the city to delay some major repair for a year. Read More »

By Steve Caraway posted March 20, 2010 at 6:07 a.m.

City Seeks To Improve Elm Springs Road

SPRINGDALE — Motorists will travel a less congested route in west Springdale, if the city finds money to improve Elm Springs Road. Read More »

By Steve Caraway posted March 17, 2010 at 4:58 a.m.

Commission May Slash Budget To Cover Revenue Drop

SPRINGDALE — The city Advertising and Promotion Commission will consider hefty budget cuts to cover falling tax revenue. Read More »

By Steve Caraway posted March 17, 2010 at 4:57 a.m.

Springdale Bypass Awaiting Money

Right of Way Being Purchased Along Proposed Route

SPRINGDALE — A U.S. 412 bypass design is on the books and right of way is being purchased, but financing remains a question. The bypass would be a northern arc over Springdale connecting U.S. 412 west of Tontitown to east of Springdale, near the bridge over the White River. Read More »

By Steve Caraway posted March 14, 2010 at 6:03 a.m.

New Leaders Deal With Facing Crises Soon Into Terms

SPRINGDALE — Springdale Mayor Doug Sprouse, at a meeting during last winter’s devastating ice storm, caught the eye of Fayetteville Mayor Lioneld Jordan and Washington County Judge Marilyn Edwards. Read More »

By Steve Caraway posted March 13, 2010 at 10:46 p.m.

People Using Fewer Checks

COLLECTION PROGRAM WINDING DOWN IN CITY OFFICE

SPRINGDALE — Hot checks are no longer a hot topic at city hall. Read More »

By Steve Caraway posted March 11, 2010 at 5:25 a.m.

Mayor Optimistic For City’s Future

Infrastructure Programs Progressing

SPRINGDALE — Mayor Doug Sprouse remained optimistic about Springdale in Tuesday’s State of the City address, despite a continuing slow economic climate. Read More »

By Steve Caraway posted March 10, 2010 at 5:30 a.m.

Lake Discussions Extended

To Weight Cost Versus Loss of Lake

SPRINGDALE — Committee meeting discussions on repair to Lake Springdale left officials wondering what to do. Read More »

By Steve Caraway posted March 10, 2010 at 5:25 a.m.

Lake Levee Needs Repair

Prohibitive Cost Could Lead To Removal

SPRINGDALE — Lake Springdale, forgotten for years by most people, could disappear permanently if officials can’t find money to repair its levee. Read More »

By Steve Caraway posted March 6, 2010 at 5:34 a.m.

Commission Recommends Bypass Commercial Development

Change Focuses On Interstate Interchange

SPRINGDALE — Construction of a highway will lead to more commercial property in Springdale, if the city approves recommendations for its land use plan. Read More »

By Steve Caraway posted March 6, 2010 at 4:31 a.m.