🌱 2021 Tree City USA Recognition + Lake Bella Vista Dam Options

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First, today's weather:

A shower and t-storm; cooler. High: 62 Low: 55.

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Here are the top three stories in Bentonville today:

1. The Arbor Day Foundation has named Bentonville a 2021 Tree City USA. This marks the 24th consecutive year that the city has been bestowed with this honor. The recognition is for having a tree board, a tree care ordinance, an annual community forestry budget of at least $2 per capita, and for observing Arbor Day. (Press Release Desk)
2. Over 12o different vendors from over 15 different states were at Bentonville's Vintage Market Days. The event was this weekend at the Benton County Fairgrounds. Vintage Market Days are touted as the premier spring shopping event of the season by local shoppers. Click the following link to see the latest fashion trends unveiled at the event. (KNWA)
3. Officials with the City of Bentonville are currently reviewing their options regarding the dam at Lake Bella Vista. A Wednesday ruling by the Arkansas Court of Appeals gave the city the authority to remove or repair the lake's dam. The ruling was the result of a May 2019 lawsuit brought against Cooper Realty Investments and the Bentonville/Bella Vista Trailblazers Association. (Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette)

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Today in Bentonville:

• Yoga At The Barn At Red Barn Bentonville (6:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• A total of 110 teams competed in the Midwest Showcase in Bentonville. Every field in the city was in use during the event. (Facebook)
• The Bentonville Library participated in the ALL-In program this weekend. Thank you to Carol, Anna, and Jessica for representing our community during the important event. (Facebook)
• Groups went around the city cleaning the streets during the recent clean-up event. Thank you to everyone who worked to keep Bentonville beautiful. (Facebook)

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— Sean Peek

About me: Sean Peek is a writer and entrepreneur with a degree in English Literature from Weber State University. Over the years, he has worked as a copywriter, editor, SEO specialist, and marketing director for various digital media companies. He currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.