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Morning Springdale! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. āļø
In today's newsletter:
- How a new downtown Springdale volunteer hub could reshape community service
- Why a Springdale police lieutenant retired after an internal investigation
- How did Razorback goal-line drills look with Springdale Har-Berās Joe Adams watching?
Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? š¤ (Answer below!)
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- Friday: Some sun, then clouds; warm, with a high of 81 and low of 46 degrees.
- Saturday: Partly sunny; windy, cooler, temps: high: 61, low: 36.
- Sunday: Sunny and pleasant, with a high of 70 and low of 44 degrees.
š° News we're reading
1. Jones Center receives $1.2 million Walmart grant to create āregional volunteer center' (nwahomepage.com) ā A new regional volunteer center is coming to downtown Springdale, thanks to a $1.2 million Walmart grant to the Jones Center. Based at the Jones Community for Nonprofits campus, it will coordinate volunteers, support local nonprofits, and help students and SNAP recipients meet new service requirements while strengthening community connections across Northwest Arkansas. 
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2. Springdale police lieutenant retires amid internal investigation: What we know (nwahomepage.com) ā Springdale residents are being told that a longtime police lieutenant has retired following an internal investigation into how he handled an April 5 noise complaint on North Oak Street. The department says his actions didnāt meet its policies and standards but, citing state law and the Freedom of Information Act, is releasing no further details and considers the matter closed. Ā Ā Ā
3. Arkansas defensive line does some goal-line stuffing in Thursday practice (nwaonline.com) ā Springdale readers may be interested that former Razorback star Joe Adams, now coaching at Springdale Har-Ber, was on hand as Arkansasā defensive line dominated goal-line drills in Thursdayās spring practice. Reporters saw extended live tackling, red-zone work, and special teams reps as coaches evaluated running backs and returners ahead of the upcoming season. Ā Ā Ā
4. New report shows Arkansas women struggle with financial literacy (5newsonline.com) ā From Springdale, a new mentoring effort is spotlighting how many Arkansas women manage household finances without ever receiving formal money education. The Womenās Empowerment Mentor Network and local banking experts are pushing early financial lessons, simple budgeting tools, and encouragement to ask for help so girls and women can build more secure futures. Ā Ā Ā
5. Steve Forbes praises Northwest Arkansas, shares thoughts on economic landscape during Bentonville fundraiser (nwaonline.com) ā A Springdale elementary teacher and her students took center stage as Steve Forbes headlined a Bentonville fundraiser for Economics Arkansas, praising free markets and lighter regulation. Shaw Elementaryās Lisa Taylor shared how the nonprofit boosted her classroom economics lessons and inspired her own side business, while students described launching ventures and competing in a virtual stock market game. Ā Ā Ā
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8th Track Conference Meet @ Bentonville
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9th Track Conference Meet @ Fayetteville
Lakeside Junior High School Springdale, AR 72764
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Shiloh Square , 106 W Emma Ave , Springdale
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Monday April 20
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Spring Fling
Holcomb Elementary School Fayetteville, AR 72704
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Vandy Spring Fling
Vandergriff Elementary School Fayetteville, AR 72701
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Seussical The Musical
Benton County School of Arts Rogers, AR 72758
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Space Night
Creekside Middle , 3400 Hwy 72 West , Bentonville
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2026 Citywide Earth Day Cleanup
Fayetteville, AR Calendar , 735 W. North Street , Fayetteville
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7th Annual Illinois River Cleanup ā Illinois River Watershed Partnership
Illinois River Watershed Partnership , 221 S Main St , Cave Springs
9:30 am -
Yoga for a Happy Back Workshop
YogaSix Bentonville , 1110 SE 28th St Suite 20 , Bentonville
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Rogers Water Utilities Commission Meeting
Rogers, AR Calendar , Rogers Water Utilities 601 S. 2nd Street , Rogers
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8th Track Conference Meet @ Bentonville
Lakeside Junior High School Springdale, AR 72764
4:00 pm
Friday April 17
Saturday April 18
Monday April 20
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- Legendary neighbors!
Iām wanting to have a yard sale Saturday, May 2nd. Is it a good idea to also have it on Friday, May 1st? Is anybody else in the neighborhood wantingā¦ (Nextdoor Legendary) - Please share & repost to help reunite this stray dog!
FOUND on April 15, 2026 in Springdale, AR 72764 near Trammel Hwy Sharing for a neighbor. For the latest information or to contact the finder, viewā¦ (Nextdoor Nob Hill Loop)
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