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Rogers, Arkansas Patch AM: a 5 min read

Good day Rogers! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How did your favorite Rogers restaurant score on its latest inspection?
  • Want your art on every Walmart AMP ticket next season?
  • How this week’s big motorcycle rally could boost Rogers businesses

Also on today's calendar: The Repo'd Trailers at Rogers Pig Trail Harley-Davison and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why should you never iron a 4-leaf colver? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high of 85 and low of 72 degrees.
  • Thursday: A t-storm or two; not as warm, temps: high: 77, low: 64.
  • Friday: A shower and t-storm; humid, with a high of 75 and low of 63 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Benton County restaurant inspections: Dried syrup residue hanging down from frozen coffee spouts; excessive waste and unused equipment near back door (nwaonline.com) — Several Rogers restaurants, child care centers, and schools recently received health inspections, with some cited for expired permits, poor food storage, and sanitation issues while others had no violations. The report details specific problems at locations like Firehouse Subs, Little Martians Learning Center, and multiple child care centers, helping you gauge food safety where your family eats and learns.
   

2. Walmart AMP seeking collector ticket design submissions (nwahomepage.com) — Rogers residents with a creative streak are invited to design the Walmart AMP’s 2027 collector tickets, with the winner earning $500 or a VIP concert experience. Designs should capture live music, community, Arkansas and summer nights, and must be submitted by October 18, with winners announced November 6.
   

3. Bikes, Blues, and BBQ returns to downtown Rogers for 26th year (nwahomepage.com) — Bikes, Blues, and BBQ is taking over downtown Rogers from today through October 3, bringing motorcycle demo rides, live music, and a big barbecue contest to your doorstep. Organizers say the rally has already generated millions for local charities and pumps about $10 million into the Northwest Arkansas economy, drawing visitors who fill Rogers restaurants, shops, and hotels.
   

4. Child Care Aware of NWA brings community leaders together to discuss importance of early childhood education (nwahomepage.com) — Community leaders, childcare providers, and advocates gathered in Rogers to tackle the region’s growing childcare challenges, from workforce shortages to empty classrooms families can’t access. Speakers stressed that childcare is now a major economic issue for Northwest Arkansas, urging businesses, schools, and early education centers to collaborate on solutions that support working parents and prepare young children for kindergarten.
   

5. Neal James Stanley (cassville-democrat.com) — Friends and former coworkers in Rogers may remember Neal James Stanley, who once worked at Emerson Electric here while farming near his longtime home in Seligman, Missouri. The 78-year-old, remembered for decades of small-business ownership and family life, passed away September 20, with graveside services held September 24 in Seligman.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Update : Hagrid was found safe thanks for all the prayers and Sharon my post 💖🙏
    This is my puppy Hagrid got away from me yesterday, Sunday 27th, around 8:15 PM near the Casey’s at 24th Street and Olive Street in Rogers. He is a 7… (Nextdoor Dixieland)
  • Wright's Barbecue posted a job opening for Front of House Team Member-Rogers Location in Rogers. Apply here.
  • Cava posted a job opening for Team Member in Rogers. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Rogers here.

Ok Rogers! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: You don't want to press your luck! (Thank you Tee E. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Rogers

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