As the opening of Interstate 11 edges closer so does the presentation to City Council on the proposed Hoover Dam Gateway project for the interchange with U.S. Highway 95.
The 2017-2018 school year is starting earlier this year for all of Clark County, including the four public schools in town, and district officials are urging parents to make sure their kids are ready.
There’s nothing like some time away from the office to clear your mind and open it to new possibilities.
Alpine Lakes Loop Trail is one of the best all-around hikes in Great Basin National Park, especially if you’re hiking with people of varying ages and abilities. The loop trail features fantastic views of Wheeler Peak, 13,063 feet in elevation and the second (or first depending on how Boundary Peak at 13,147 feet is classified) highest in Nevada. The hike also passes by two pretty mountain lakes.
Boulder City High School track and field athletes Zach and Jake Trone participated in the 2017 USA Track &Field National Junior Olympic Championships from July 24-30 in Lawrence, Kansas, showcasing their talents among the top athletes in the country.
Losing 14-3 to tournament host San Jose in the opening round of the Western Regional tournament on Monday, Boulder City Junior Little League exploded on Tuesday against Idaho 15-1 at Ida Price Field.
Preserving the past. It’s vital in a city like ours. After all, we’re the town that built Hoover Dam. But over a lifetime, I’ve learned some important lessons about historic preservation (both do’s and don’ts) that I think are worth sharing.
As your Throwback Thursday columnist, I have a dark secret to share. I’m an enthusiastic silent-film fan who, in an attempt to find a tie between Boulder City and my favorite silent-film star, Charlie Chaplin, accidentally discovered an amazing link to Hollywood history right off Arizona Street. Actor, radio host and writer Will Rogers not only came to Boulder City, but he stayed at the Boulder Dam Hotel.
It’s the beginning of August and the temperatures are still in the 100s, so staying cool is a necessity. To help with that constant struggle, the Boulder City Review has found several more great ways that residents and visitors can stay cool.
Several new businesses have opened recently in Boulder City, and others are making changes to their operations.
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.
1 FUNKY MUSIC: Groovement arrives in town tonight, Aug. 3, for a show at Boulder Dam Brewing Co. as part of its nationwide tour supporting its second album, “Clouds.” The six-piece ensemble hails from northwest Arkansas and plays funky rock music. The group describes its sound as if “a Led Zeppelin collided into a Soul Train.” Their performance starts at 8 p.m. at the Brewpub, 453 Nevada Way. Call 702-243-2739 or visit www.boulderdambrewing.com for more information.
I’ve been asked to put out just a little bit of information about what is and is not eligible for disposal at the drop container inside the lobby of the police department. The list of permissible items is pretty small: prescription medication. What is not: everything else.
