Safety issues prompt closure of dry lake bed

The dry lake bed will be closed July 3-5 because of public safety officials’ growing concerns of safety issues and crowd control.

Interstate 11 transportation study nears completion

Interstate 11 construction, specifically the Boulder City bypass portion, is closer to becoming a reality after the Nevada and Arizona Transportation departments wrap up two years of extensive analysis of the project.

Boulder City knows how to celebrate

Tomorrow is the nation’s birthday — or more accurately the 238th anniversary of the day the Declaration of Independence was formally adopted.

Hospital receives USDA funds for records system

Boulder City Hospital, which is undergoing a $16.2 million expansion and renovation, has received approval for an additional $1.72 million in financing from United States Department of Agriculture for a much-needed electronic health records system, according to CEO Tom Maher.

Chamber holds annual installation and awards

The stars were out Saturday night at the Boulder City Chamber of Commerce installation — and it wasn’t an event past sunset.

Boulder City pool complex ‘rocks’ year-round

After losing its 3-meter diving board because of safety concerns in 2012, the Boulder City Pool and Racquetball Complex recovered swiftly and uniquely when it added the only Aquaclimb rock walls in Southern Nevada in 2013.

Heatwave kicks off summer with fourth-place win

Sam Sauerbrei and Alex Hubel excelled in several events as the Boulder City/Henderson Heatwave amateur swim club kicked off its summer season June 19-22 by finishing fourth overall in the combined team scoring in the June Age Group Invitational in Irvine, Calif.

News briefs

Finn’s complaint against attorney under review

Police Blotter

June 24, 2:12 p.m.

Too Much Truck

Steven Slivka/Boulder City Review

Community Briefs

Democratic Club sets July 10 meeting at library

Losses inspire team cooperation on baseball diamond

The previously unbeaten Boulder City 16-under baseball team was tested with five games in five days. It turned out to be a learning experience as they finally found themselves on the short end of the scoring and lost for the first time this summer in the Connie Mack League.

A Roosevelt still lauding GI Bill

The GI Bill that provides financial assistance for education is one of the more successful government programs ever put into action.

Letters to the editor

Defendant: City Council tried to intimidate citizens

Founders’ principles still treasured

Happy Birthday, America! Our Founding Fathers’ profound writings have stood the test of time. If you remember civics, history or American government classes, then you read (or memorized) the preamble to the United States Constitution:

Safety No. 1 priority for holiday

The Fourth of July is tomorrow, and the city will be filled with thousands of patriotic citizens and visitors out sharing a good time. Barbecues, the parade, family and friends gathering in the parks and a spectacular fireworks show are some of the time-honored traditions Boulder City has become famous for on the Fourth.

Do not look for authenticity in pop culture

In June 1939, Miss Boulder Dam Bettina Norberg, who was a resident of Burlingame, Calif., and had never actually seen the structure whose name she bore, arrived in Nevada during her royal term to tour the dam. She made the trip so that she could describe it during her duties as Miss Boulder Dam.

Senior Center

Hours of operation: 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday to Friday at 813 Arizona St., 702-293-3320. Visit the center’s website at www.seniorcenterbouldercity.org.

Random thoughts on Nevada political scene

Have most conservative challengers running against establishment Republicans in primaries — both in Nevada and nationwide — lost? Yes. Were they expected to lose against those entrenched, well-funded incumbents? Yes.

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