🌱 Bentonville Parents Call To Ban Books + Fire Dept. Now Hiring

Good morning, neighbors! Sean Peek here with the latest edition of the Bentonville Daily.

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First, today's weather:

Ice to snow, up to 1". High: 53 Low: 15.

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Here are the top three stories today in Bentonville:

1. During Tuesday's Bentonville Schools Board meeting, 12 parents and community members called for the removal of library books that reportedly contained sexually explicit content. Selected excerpts from four books contained scenes of sex, child rape, incest, torture, and murder. In December, the School Board passed a policy allowing district parents to challenge reading materials, as well as to give schools a list of books their children will not read. (Arkansas Online)
2. Looking for a career where you can serve the community? The Bentonville Fire Department is currently hiring for 20 open positions. Applications are due on Apr. 1, with entry-level testing taking place on Apr. 15. Apply on the City of Bentonville's website. (Facebook)
3. SW 2nd Street will remain closed between SW "A" and SW "C" Streets through Friday, Feb. 18. The closure, scheduled for 9:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. daily, is due to utility installation. Detour signs will be in place. (Bentonville Patch)

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Today in Bentonville:

• INVOKE'S The Adventures of Prince Achmed - Baum Walker Hall at Walton Arts Center (8:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• New address, same building! The Downtown Bentonville Incorporated office has moved upstairs in the Tate-Haney Building. (Facebook)
• On Tuesday, the Bentonville Schools Board of Education voted to extend the contract of Superintendent Dr. Debbie Jones, allowing her to serve students through 2025. (KNWA)
• Check out race photos from this past weekend's Run Bentonville Valentine's 4K/8K! (Facebook)

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You're all caught up for today. I'll see you soon!

— 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.