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Friday, February 21st, 2025

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Good morning, Bentonville. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 21st of February.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • Brad Sikorski, former CFO at Walton Enterprises, has been appointed as the new president and CEO of the Excellerate Foundation, taking over from Jeff Webster who transitions to executive advisor.  NWA Business Journal

ECONOMY NEWS

  • Bentonville's homeownership assistance program for low-income families failed to help any households due to median home prices exceeding the financial reach of the assistance offered.  5 News

EDUCATION NEWS

  • Numerous local students have achieved academic excellence, being named to Chancellor's, Dean's, and President's Lists at universities like UA Little Rock and Southern Arkansas University for Fall 2024, demonstrating high GPAs in their respective programs.  Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
  • The Alice L. Walton School of Medicine in Bentonville is recruiting standardized patients to aid in providing realistic training environments for its students.  Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

SPORTS NEWS

  • The Bentonville Tigers' basketball team, led by Coach Kyle Pennington, is preparing for a challenging end to their regular season with three games against state tournament teams, emphasizing high-level competition to bolster their performance.  Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • Workshop on Humanely Trapping Community Cats

    This workshop provides essential skills and knowledge on humane trapping methods and best practices for Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) of community cats.

    Sat, 2/22/25

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  • Taylor Swift Dance Party for All Ages

    Enjoy a fun-filled evening dancing to Taylor Swift's greatest hits, suitable for all ages at Meteor Guitar Gallery.

    Fri, 2/28/25

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  • NWA XR Community Meetup #2

    The NWA XR Meetup gathers enthusiasts and professionals to explore immersive technologies like XR, AR, VR, and MR in a collaborative environment.

    Thu, 3/13/25

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  • Bentonville Anime-Fest 2025

    Bentonville Anime-Fest is a dedicated convention for anime collectors and fans, featuring a variety of exhibitors, industry professionals, and activities catering to multiple fandoms.

    Sun, 3/16/25

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REAL ESTATE

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JOB BOARD

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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