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Willowbrook Elementary School won the top prize in a bike contest to promote student health and to better understand school infrastructure needs, according to campaign organizers.

When the world shut down to the coronavirus pandemic in March 2020, Austin’s Fusebox Festival was just weeks away from happening. Fusebox leaders did a quick pivot, staging a digital version of the performance art celebration, a popular annual event that presents a mix of international and local theater, music and dance artists. But this year, for the first time in its 16 year history, the non-profit Fusebox organization, decided not to stage its springtime festival. Ron Berry, Fusebox founde...

$1 million grant used to start new Bicycle Assembly and Repair Technician Program at NWACC The program has the potential to become a training hub for cycling and technician workforce development not just regionally but nationally in a growing industry. Author: 5NEWS Web Staff Updated: 9:21 AM CDT April 14, 2021 BENTONVILLE, Ark. — Northwest Arkansas Community College (NWACC) has plans to roll out a Bicycle Assembly and Repair Technician Program after being awar...

VeloNews Senior Editor Betsy Welch contributed to this story.  Kristin Diamond saw storm clouds gathering over Arkansas back in February. Diamond, who along with Brook Watts runs Parkven Productions, the operations group behind the 2022 UCI World Cyclocross Championships in Fayetteville, watched as lawmakers in Arkansas proposed three bills to limit the rights of transgendered people. Among the bills was HB1570, which denies transgender youth access to gender-affirming care. “Call it what it...

7 Apr 2021 Gov. Asa Hutchinson (R) appears caught in contradictory statements concerning corporate interests that may have encouraged his veto of Arkansas’ recent transgender surgery legislation. Hutchinson was challenged on April 6 by Fox News ‘s Tucker Carlson, who asked: My question is — have you spoken to any of the biggest employers, the biggest companies in Arkansas about this? Have you taken any calls from Tysons, from Dillard, from Walmart? Has anyone from those companies called...

Arkansas: Headquarters Of Home-Grown Giants Every Fortune 500 company headquartered in Arkansas began as a small, family-owned business. BF Staff 11:25 am Recover your password Arkansas: Headquarters Of Home-Grown Giants Every Fortune 500 company headquartered in Arkansas began as a small, family-owned business. April 8, 2021 By the BF Staff From the January/February 2021 Issue Why Arkansas? Leaders from companies such as Walmart, Stephens and Dillard’s can answer that question. It has bee...

In total, the foundation will provide more than $1.3 million to plant 1,192 new trees and give away 5,375 trees to residents

Photo: Courtesy Northwest Arkansas Council The strong interest in the “Life Works Here” incentive program generated more than 26,000 applications from candidates in more than 115 countries and all 50 states eager to move to Northwest Arkansas. The Northwest Arkansas Council announced Feb. 22 the first 25 recipients of the $10,000 cash incentive have been selected. Among the first round of recipients, selections include a diverse group of individuals who span backgrounds in the arts, culinar...

If you’ve ever thought about a move to the Ozarks, you’re not alone. More than 26,000 people have applied for a program that will pay them to move to northwest Arkansas. The Northwest Arkansas Council’s "Life Works Here" program is offering the money to remote workers willing to move to the region, Fox News previously reported. The program will also provide the new residents with a bicycle to enjoy the region’s miles of trails or a membership to a local art or cultural institution. ...

Would you take $10,000 and a bike to work remotely from Arkansas? Meet the 25 winners out of 26,000 people who applied for the dramatic lifestyle change The first 25 winners of the $10,000 cash incentive, which will pay for them to move to northwest Arkansas, have been announced They include a digital marketing manager from Denver, as well as a music producer and creative community curator from Los Angeles The Northwest Arkansas Councils Life Works Here incentive program is giving cash to remo...