🌱 Why Springdale High chose this new leader for its wrestling program

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In today's newsletter:

• Why Springdale High chose this new leader for its wrestling program
• How storm damage is threatening a Springdale home for teen mothers
• What $1.1 million in federal funds could change on Gene George Boulevard

Today's riddle: Where do you learn how to make ice cream ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Friday: A shower and t-storm; humid, with a high of 81 and low of 65 degrees.
• Saturday: Humid with a thunderstorm, temps: high: 82, low: 68.
• Sunday: Humid with a thunderstorm, with a high of 87 and low of 66 degrees. 🌶 Hot!

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📰 News we're reading

1. Marek named new Springdale wrestling coach (nwaonline.com) — Springdale High School has hired Nathan Marek as its new head wrestling coach, bringing in a former University of Oklahoma standout with a strong record of developing successful junior college athletes. Marek says Springdale’s tight‑knit, working‑class community and supportive wrestling culture drew him to Northwest Arkansas, and district leaders believe his experience and emphasis on character will energize the program.
   

2. Springdale nonprofit seeks help after storm damage leaves roof in need of replacement (4029tv.com) — A Springdale-based nonprofit home for pregnant teens and teen mothers is urgently seeking about $10,000 to replace a storm-damaged roof that’s already causing leaks and mold. Compassion House leaders say they can’t afford to shut down, and worry unsafe conditions could soon affect the dozen young residents and their babies unless the community steps in with donations.
   

3. Northwest Arkansas planners set priorities for $15.8 million in federal transportation dollars (arkansasonline.com) — Regional planners meeting in Springdale have prioritized $15.8 million in anticipated federal transportation funds, including $1.1 million for upgrades to Gene George Boulevard in Springdale and Johnson. The list also backs major work in nearby cities, as officials warn Northwest Arkansas roads can’t keep pace with growth without more investment.
   

4. AZ Awards 2026 Winner: Luther George Park Performance Pavilion (azuremagazine.com) — Luther George Park’s striking new performance pavilion in Springdale has just won an AZ Award for Urban Design Interventions and Infrastructure, spotlighting the city on an international design stage. The weathered steel archway doubles as sculpture, shade, and performance space, serving park visitors and Razorback Greenway users while improving acoustics, accessibility, and stormwater management with thoughtful, locally tuned design.
   

5. Are you still in the middle class? Use this calculator to find out (wwlp.com) — Springdale residents can see how their income stacks up as new research shows the city’s middle class shrank by double-digit percentage points between 2017 and 2022. A single person in Springdale now qualifies as middle class with a pre-tax income starting around $29,648, and readers can use Pew’s online calculator to compare their own household status to other U.S. cities.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Update: She came home!
  Thank you everyone for the tips and prayers I really truly appreciate it!! Guys my cat went missing today. Her name is Penelope is a calico small… (Nextdoor Silent Grove Rd)
• My favorite vet retired several years ago, I have used other vet clinics, some without a personal feel, some that appear to be about expensive tests etc but none have that “family doctor” feel that gives you confidence in the care of your pet (dog) .
  Any suggestions that you have would be appreciated. (Nextdoor Clear Creek Dr)

• RB American Group posted a job opening for Team Member in Springdale. Apply here.
• Hut American Group, LLC posted a job opening for Senior Shift Leader in Springdale. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Springdale here.

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Sundae School (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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