🌱 Animal Services Building Approved + Momentary Gets New Garage

Happy Friday, Bentonville! Let's start today off on an informed note. Here's everything you need to know today in town.

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First, today's weather:

Sunny, but very cold. High: 32 Low: 18.

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Here are the top 3 stories in Bentonville today:

1. A new city-owned animal services facility was approved by the city Planning Commission on Tuesday in a 7-0 vote. The 7,100-square-foot center will be located at the intersection of Southwest I and Southwest 41st streets and will cost an estimated $3.56 million. Bentonville residents will be able to adopt a pet, register a pet, get information on responsible pet ownership, and volunteer at the facility. (Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette)
2. Benton County Judge Barry Moehring announced Tuesday that Melody Kwok had begun as the county's new communications director. Kwok replaces Channing Barker, who was the first to hold the position and left the county in November. Kwok previously worked for the Gravette School District as the communications and technology specialist. (Arkansas Online)
3. The Momentary announced the opening of its new parking garage, located just south of the museum. The museum's main parking lot will be closed through mid-February to create a new pathway from the garage to the building. During the closure, the museum asks that visitors park in the new garage and follow the temporary walking path to the main entrance. (KNWA)

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Today in Bentonville:

• In Some Form Or Fashion Gallery At The Momentary (All Day)

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From my notebook:

• Badminton is the latest racket at the Bentonville Community Center. Online registration is open now for camp and youth lessons. (Facebook)
• Did you know Market At Record in Downtown Bentonville will be held every Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon until mid-March? Visit Record this Saturday for local food, crafts, gifts, face painting, and more! (Facebook)
• The Northwest Arkansas Council is hosting a COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic today, Jan. 21, from 1-4 p.m. The clinic is open to the public and will offer first, second, and booster doses of the COVID-19 vaccine for ages 5 and up. (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.