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Friday, May 2nd, 2025
Good morning, Bentonville. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 2nd of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Visit Bentonville opened its Big Blue Truck mobile information center today at 207 N.E. Second St. downtown to provide maps, brochures and personal guidance on local attractions, arts and outdoor experiences. The truck works during set hours—10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on weekdays, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturdays and noon to 4 p.m. on Sundays, with extra hours for downtown events. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ On Wednesday afternoon, a car hit the Little Martians Learning Center in Centerton, causing chaos and injuring one child who is in the hospital in stable condition while Erica Patrick picked up her 5-year-old son unharmed— the daycare will reopen next Monday after the fire department gives clearance. 4029 News
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Walmart has launched its 'Grow With Us' program to help U.S. small businesses gain access to training, mentorship, and retail resources—applications open June 24 for the annual Open Call event in Bentonville on Oct.7-8. The initiative also includes additional small business meetings in May in Orlando, Kansas City, Baltimore, and Austin. NWA Business Journal
- ➤ Bentonville-based startup Lockstop is lending its smart locking system to a Boulder bike valet program run by Shared Paths. The app uses QR codes to lock and unlock bikes — making it easier and safer for riders to use the system. 5 News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Visit Bentonville opened a new mobile information center called the Big Blue Truck at 207 N.E. Second St downtown to offer visitors details on local attractions, arts, events and outdoor experiences—operating 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on weekdays, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturdays and noon to 4 p.m. on Sundays with extended hours during downtown events. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ City Council member Cindy Acree will host a planning townhall Sunday from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at Panera Bread on S.E. Walton Blvd—Tyler Overstreet, the city planning director, will answer residents' questions about planning, construction, historic preservation and parking. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Bentonville now hosts the Heartland Whole Health Institute—founded by Alice Walton—to reshape local health care through art, education and community connection. The main lobby features exhibits from Crystal Bridges and a coffee shop open to the public, and a new class at the Alice Walton School of Medicine begins this summer. 4029 News
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Pedaler's Bash 2025
2 AM – 3 PM — Pedaler's Pub — Registration required — Experience an epic 44-mile endurance mountain bike race in the heart of Bentonville.
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Garden Party Fundraiser
2-4 p.m. — Peel Museum & Botanical Garden — Support a noble cause — Celebrate with Bubbly & Bingo to aid children in need.
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Rule of Three Race
8 a.m. – 5 p.m. — Fly Oz Club — Registration required — Experience a unique mix of road, gravel, and MTB racing with community awards and festivities.
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Bentonville Bike Fest 2025
1 PM – 5 PM — Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Journey — Ticketed entry — Celebrate biking culture with races, demos, and local food in a vibrant atmosphere.
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Hippo Campus Concert
8:00 - 9:30 p.m. — The Momentary — $71 — Last-minute concert tickets available for an evening of indie tunes with Hippo Campus.
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