A Broadband Public Input Meeting will be held at 700 N Progress Ave, Siloam Springs, AR 72761 inside of the Siloam Springs School District Seminar Room at 4:30PM on Wednesday, October 11th. Glen Howie, Director of the Arkansas State Broadband Office and Barry Moehring, Benton County Judge, will be among the presenters. Attendees are invited to provide their feedback on the current state of internet access, speed, and cost in Western Benton County. The program will collect firsthand feedback from local residents and businesses about what the state can do to improve high-speed internet access across Benton County. Benton County, AR Connect, Western Benton County Partnership, and the Siloam Springs School District have partnered together to host the meeting. In addition to attending the public input meeting held in Siloam Springs, the Arkansas State Broadband Office will begin a public comment period in October 2023, at which point the...
Read MoreThe Benton County Offices for the Assessor, Collector, Election Commission, and the Rogers location for the Arkansas State Revenue Office are scheduled to move locations on September 25, 2023. Temporary closures will be required to complete the transition. The moves are as follows: On September 27, 2023, the Building Safety (formerly Community Risk Reduction) and Planning Departments are scheduled to move locations. Both departments will move to the Administration Building located at 215 E Central Ave, Bentonville, AR 72712. Please view the Benton County website for a breakdown of the moves: bentoncountyar.gov./moving Mailing Addresses The Benton County Rogers Office will house the Rogers Revenue Office and the main offices for the County Assessor and Collector along with a satellite office for the County Clerk. Each office has its own mailing address, but the main building is located at 2117 W Walnut St Rogers, AR 72756. Please visit the Benton...
Read MoreThe public is invited to a free cookout and community cleanup event hosted by the Northwest Arkansas Veterans Coalition and Benton County Veteran Service Office. The Community Cleanup will be held at Memorial Park in Bentonville from 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. on Saturday, September 30th. A free cookout will follow from 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. with burgers, hot dogs, drinks, and all the fixings. Interested participants are asked to meet at the Veterans Wall Memorial at 8 a.m. on Saturday, September 30th. Volunteers are asked to wear comfortable shoes and clothing for the cleanup event. Litter grabbers, gloves, and bags will be provided. Participants are asked to bring a canned or dried food item to donate to the Veterans Health Care Systems of the Ozarks Micro Food Pantry. A donation is not required to attend, but is appreciated. All donations go directly to local veterans and their...
Read MoreThe Benton County Circuit Clerk’s office will host its fourth Passport Saturday event from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. on Saturday, September 23rd. People in need of a new United States passport can visit the Downtown Bentonville office located at 215 E Central Avenue to complete an application. The Circuit Clerk’s Office is on the 2nd floor of the Administration Building in Suite 202. No appointment is necessary. All forms must be completed beforehand. Required documents and correct payment for service fees must be in hand when you arrive to the Circuit Clerk’s Office. Please contact the Circuit Clerk Recorder’s Office with questions: 479-271-1017. Please go to www.travel.state.gov for detailed requirements. A guide is also available at: https://bentoncountyar.gov/circuit-clerk/passport/ Standard processing fees will be applied to the application. Individuals needing a U.S. passport photo can have those taken at the Circuit Clerk’s Office for an additional fee of $10. The...
Read MoreThe Benton County Road Department will temporarily close the War Eagle Mill Bridge to repair timber runners. The bridge will be closed from 7am – 3:30pm daily from Wednesday, April 5th – Friday, April 7th. Travelers in the area will need to detour south or north of the bridge during construction. Drivers can take the southern detour from High Sky Inn Road to 303 to Highway 412 in Washington County. Drivers can also take the northern detour from War Eagle Rd to Highway 12. All construction is pending weather or other delays. Please heed all signage in the area.
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