Retired officers assert military readiness begins in pre-K

Two retired military officers recently presided over a conference in Las Vegas to address the fact that although the U.S. boasts a highly skilled and professional force of soldiers, airmen and Marines, there are problems lurking in future recruitment.

Maybe drones could pay for new high school

I’ve got an idea to get the kids of Boulder City a new high school that’s crazy enough it might just be feasible.

We are NOT a nation of immigrants

I don’t know about you, but I’m sick and tired of hearing the cliché that we’re “a nation of immigrants.”

Briefs for July 4 edition

The summer reading program, “Dig Into Reading,” runs through Aug. 8 Call Kimberly Diehm, youth services librarian, at 293-1281 for more information. The Boulder City Library is at 701 Adams Blvd.

Bilbray-Kohn announces challenge for Heck’s seat

WASHINGTON — Erin Bilbray-Kohn, a Las Vegas political trainer and daughter of a former U.S. lawmaker, launched her own campaign for Congress on Monday.

Local promoted to VFW state commander

Nevada Veterans of Foreign Wars has a new state commander, Boulder City resident Bob Garlow. His appointment took effect June 2 during the state VFW convention in Elko.

Band with Boulder City roots headlines House of Blues

Local band Walk Off Hits headlined a House of Blues concert June 27 selling 150 presale tickets, and more than 20 tickets at the door.

Climb to summit of Cathedral Rock to escape heat

An excellent way to escape our oppressive summer heat is by heading up to Kyle Canyon in the Mount Charleston area of the Spring Mountains National Recreation Area. You can expect temperatures to be about 25 degrees cooler than in Las Vegas, and there are plenty of trails to hike under the nearly ideal conditions.

Classes, sales make Scubafy one of busiest dive centers in country

The Fourth of July was only days away and Charlie and Holly Franks were busy dealing with more than 140 customers. It may be a small shop by square footage, but Scubafy Dive Center is packing them in for several reasons.

Heatwave swims to second-place finish

The Boulder City-Henderson Heatwave swim team finished second out of 28 teams in its first major meet of the summer over the weekend, and had several excellent performances from Boulder City swimmers.

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