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.

2010 Census Hiring For Local Office

NORTHWEST ARKANSAS COULD USE 1,000 PEOPLE THROUGH JULY 1

SPRINGDALE — The 2010 U.S. Census brings jobs as well as numbers to Northwest Arkansas. Read More »

By Steve Caraway posted March 4, 2010 at 5 a.m.

Panel OKs Tower

PROPOSAL NOW GOES TO COUNCIL

SPRINGDALE — A prospective tower on Emma Avenue drew the approval of the Springdale Planning Commission on Tuesday despite opposition to the project. Read More »

By Steve Caraway posted March 3, 2010 at 5:34 a.m.

CASH FOR COCKTAILS City Working Through Mixed Drink Tax Collection

Ordinance Allows Officials to Check Records

SPRINGDALE — Businesses slow to pay Springdale’s new tax on mixed drinks have received a motivation to ante up — a citation and a court appearance. Read More »

By Steve Caraway posted February 28, 2010 at 5:26 a.m.