Arts Center of the Ozarks working its way from under deficit cloud
SPRINGDALE -- The Arts Center of the Ozarks took in almost a half-million dollars more in 2011 than it spent, but by 2014 it was operating at a deficit, accord…
Stories by Erin Spandorf
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Springdale officials seek moving downtown billboard
SPRINGDALE -- The billboard by the railroad tracks downtown could be moved in the future, which one official said would improve aesthetics.
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Springdale millennials seen stepping up
This city in Northwest Arkansas is seeing an uptick in millennial-age leaders, which some say is a double-edged sword: It offers new points of view, but also a…
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Springdale airport to gain internal renovation
People flying into Springdale Municipal Airport could see a renovated facility in the future.
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Wal-Mart arm donates $8M for NW Children's Hospital
SPRINGDALE -- Wal-Mart and the Walmart Foundation on Monday moved Arkansas Children's Hospital $8 million closer to having enough money to build a Northwest Ar…
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Wal-Mart, Walmart Foundation donate $8 million for Springdale children's hospital
SPRINGDALE — Wal-Mart and the Walmart Foundation announced an $8 million donation Monday to help pay for construction of an Arkansas Children's Hospital campus…
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Springdale sees increase in millennial leaders
SPRINGDALE -- The city is experiencing an uptick in millennial age leaders, which some people say can be a double-edged sword by bringing new points of view bu…
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Springdale aldermen asked to fund airport fixes
People who use the city's airport terminal could see renovated facilities in the future if aldermen approve the money at next week's City Council meeting.
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Developer plans two business parks in Springdale
New business parks could increase the city's revenue and create jobs, according to an official.
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Springdale airport job backed
SPRINGDALE -- People who use the city's airport terminal could see renovated facilities in the future if aldermen approve the money at next week's City Council…
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Developer plans business park in Springdale
A business park planned near Don Tyson Parkway and Interstate 49 could bring medical offices, hotels and restaurants to the area, the developer said.
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Property rezoned near downtown Springdale
A developer plans to build rental units north of downtown Springdale one official said could increase traffic on Mill Street.
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Transportation museum opens in downtown Springdale
The sound of a train's whistle punctuated the air as community members gathered Thursday in a new transportation museum in downtown Springdale.
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Elm Springs seeks permanent connection to Springdale sewer system
Elm Springs officials are seeking a permanent sewer agreement with Springdale to ensure their city can keep growing.
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Rogers School Board approves land purchase
School Board members at Tuesday's meeting approved buying land for the district's Crossroads program.
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Springdale officials pursue money for park work
SPRINGDALE -- Officials are considering use of Capital Improvement Program money to finish park construction work.
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Team Springdale co-creator arrested
A co-creator of Team Springdale was arrested early Sunday in connection with two felony and multiple misdemeanor charges.
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Authorities: Co-creator of Team Springdale assaulted officer, deputy
Jonathan Perrodin, a co-creator of Team Springdale, was arrested early Sunday in connection with multiple felony and misdemeanor charges.
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Semi causes gas pump fire, power outage at Springdale station
SPRINGDALE — A semitruck caused a fire at a gas station and a power outage in the surrounding area Thursday afternoon.
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Springdale's Arts Center of the Ozarks seeks restructuring
Officials at the Arts Center of the Ozarks are restructuring operations, which could eliminate some positions.
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Arts Center of the Ozarks plans restructuring
SPRINGDALE — Officials at the Arts Center of the Ozarks plan to pursue a restructuring that could result in some positions being eliminated, center officials s…
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Missouri men caught in Texas
Two jail escapees from southern Missouri were caught Tuesday morning just east of Texarkana.
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Springdale Police Department to gain more mutual aid agreements
The city's Police Department plans to have more mutual aid agreements soon.
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Springdale board seeks bond sales to help hospital
SPRINGDALE -- A city board could soon help with finances for the planned Arkansas Children's Hospital campus.
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UA trustees request rezoning in Springdale
The University of Arkansas Board of Trustees wants to rezone and sell a property in the city.
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Developer seeks rezoning near downtown Springdale
Commissioners at Tuesday's Planning Commission meeting forwarded to the City Council a proposal to rezone about 21 acres on Mill Street from medium density sin…
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Springdale aldermen seek preferences for local businesses
SPRINGDALE -- Companies in Springdale could soon have an advantage when bidding on jobs for the city.
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Springdale department takes over management of youth baseball
SPRINGDALE -- Youth baseball is under city management for the first time in more than 20 years.
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Northwest Arkansas nonprofit group reaches campaign goal
Tasha Gray of Fayetteville said she probably wouldn't have graduated from college if it wasn't for the help she received from the Single Parent Scholarship Fun…
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Work continues on park in southeast Springdale
Work continues more than six months after a new park was supposed to open.
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Springdale gains Marshallese newspaper, radio station
SPRINGDALE -- Locals started a Marshallese language newspaper and radio station last year, both hoping to be go-to sources for information in that community.
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New hospital to help Northwest Arkansas children
Ann Meythaler said the planned children's hospital in Springdale will be life-changing for families like hers.
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Springdale to request bypass be named after murdered Springdale police officer
Backup arrived about five minutes after Patrolman John Hussey called in a traffic stop on College Avenue next to the Northwest Arkansas Mall in the early morni…
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Springdale officials take step toward Dean's Trail
City officials are making progress toward a trail that could one day connect Downtown Springdale to the area around Lake Fayetteville.
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Springdale Airport Commission works on fixed base operator's agreement
SPRINGDALE -- The city's Airport Commission will consider a fixed-base operator's agreement in about three months.
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Springdale commission, Tontitown to negotiate water contract
Tontitown has a longstanding water contract with the Springdale Water and Sewer Commission and is looking to negotiate because the contract expires in Septembe…
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Springdale officials discuss levee
SPRINGDALE -- Some engineers will be looking at the levee at Lake Springdale in the next couple weeks.
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Signs show police-lot trading spot
SPRINGDALE -- Residents have a new designated place in Springdale where they can exchange goods and do custody transfers in an area that is under 24-hour video…
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Police: Driver in fatal Springdale accident was 2-year-old's father
The man who hit and killed a 2-year-old on March 2 was the boy's father, according to a Springdale police report.
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Sprouse to seek third term as Springdale mayor
Mayor Doug Sprouse announced Tuesday his intent to run for a third term in office.
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Springdale to gain third greenway trailhead
The city's portion of the Razorback Greenway will soon have a new trailhead.
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Alliance plans events for downtown Springdale
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Springdale officials seek code changes
Property owners required to have opaque screening may soon have restrictions on the material they can use to screen their properties.
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Springdale officials discuss boundary changes for new farmers' market
SPRINGDALE -- City officials are seeking changes to the boundaries of the new Mill Street Market.
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Springdale property rezoned for fourplexes
Mayor Doug Sprouse called a special City Council meeting Friday that resulted in rezoning land where a developer wants to build fourplexes.
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Rezoning sought for fourplexes
A developer has asked the city to rezone land on Butterfield Coach Road and Julio Road for a planned unit development with four-plexes.
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Design firm recommends zoning overlay district for downtown Springdale
City officials learned Tuesday about form-based code and how it would affect the downtown area.
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Springdale aldermen approve money for Shiloh Meeting Hall
Officials moved forward Tuesday with renovation plans for Shiloh Meeting Hall.
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Springdale upgrades security at city administration building
SPRINGDALE -- Visitors to one part of the City Administration Building soon will have to enter through security doors.
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Springdale utility plans work on Emma Avenue
SPRINGDALE -- Utility work in the downtown area from late spring to late fall will affect traffic and businesses.
