Friends of the Boulder City Police Department recently donated a collection of around 275 patches from law enforcement agencies around the world. Some of the patches date to the early 1960s. They were recovered from the police station when some remodeling was being done and were sitting in storage. Here, Police Chief Tim Shea, second from left, accepts the patches from Friends board members Dr. Larry Smith, president, far left, John Chase and Marcela Fastow on Friday.
The National Park Service has completed all the steps needed to amend its general plan to address lower water conditions at Lake Mead.
Boulder City Chamber of Commerce CEO Jill Rowland-Lagan and Mike Pacini of BC Waste Free act out a scene from “Star Wars” with fluorescent lights a resident brought to be recycled to the city’s Big Clean event Saturday, March 30.
P.E.O., Chapter AF, recently installed new officers for the philanthropic educational nonprofit. Serving for the 2019-2020 year will be, from left, Norma Barth, chaplain; Bev Mazza, treasurer; Anita Pocius, recording secretary; Laurie Hartig, corresponding secretary; Jeannine Hassoldt, president; and Francyl Gawryn, vice president. Not pictured is Ronda Belleau, guard.
1 FIND YOUR FLIPPERS: Grab a waterproof basket and head over to the Boulder City Pool for the fourth annual Easter Pool Plunge. The water-based holiday egg and treasure hunt begins at 2:15 p.m. Saturday at the municipal pool, 861 Avenue B. There will be separate hunts for those 5 and younger, 6-9 and 10-13. Those who cannot pass the city’s swim test must have a responsible person 12 or older within arm’s reach at all times. Cost is $2 per person. Call 702-293-9286 for more information.
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.
Among the types of fraud are those that concern Medicare/health insurance. The main goal in these types of scams is to get older people to give them their personal information or to provide bogus services at makeshift mobile clinics, and then use the personal information they provide to bill Medicare and pocket the money.
Boulder City’s oldest commercial building will not be demolished and will keep its historic charm, according to its prospective new owner.
City Council recently authorized staff to seek an appraisal for more than 300 acres in the Eldorado Valley so the area can continue to be occupied.
Margaret L. Goodro has been named the new superintendent of Lake Mead National Recreation Area. She replaces Lizette Richardson, who retired last year.
Somewhere, up in the heavens, Ida Browder is looking down on Boulder City and smiling.
Showing capabilities of being one of the top softball teams in the 3A classification, Boulder City High School swept through two classified and one independent opponent 48-1 this week, advancing to 9-10 on the season.
In 1937, Boulder City resident Grace Nusser received a call from lawyers for her husband, George, telling her he had filed for divorce without informing her. She also found a love letter from the woman, who was reportedly a beauty parlor owner or waitress, he was having an affair with.
Playing like rock stars, Boulder City High School’s baseball team routed its opponents 34-0 in this week’s three-game slate, advancing to 13-2 on the season.
Boulder City High School boys volleyball team finished this week’s play with a 1-2 record.
Boulder City High School’s High Scalers robotics team is heading to the FIRST Robotics Las Vegas Regional competition Friday and Saturday, March 29-30, at the Thomas & Mack Center at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas.
Too many government agencies act like Nevada’s public records law is optional. A new bill would change that.
Boulder City Hospital recently received national recognition for using an innovative process to improve patients’ health.
Actor Robert Downey Jr. has a cinematic tie to Hoover Dam. Frequently referred to as a comeback story, I like to think of his life more as an American success story.
In order to advocate on behalf of a business community, a cause or a group of like individuals, it’s very common in the United States to form a chamber of commerce. Such chambers are voluntary organizations, led by a president or CEO and a board of directors.
Robert Figgins wants to help people do what they want to do or have the ability to perform daily tasks.
Boulder City staff will be power washing the downtown sidewalks for two days in April to prepare for a community event.
This weekend will give Boulder City residents and visitors a chance to raise money for charity and sample different kinds of craft beer during the seventh annual Boulder City Beerfest.
Life moves fast and frozen foods have become indispensable for preparing healthy, quick and easy meals. It’s possible to equate “quick and easy” with “bad for you” in the freezer aisle because there are unhealthy options there. But as with all foods, use common sense and read the nutrition labels and you’ll find healthy, nutritious food.
Zion National Park is a spectacular destination year-round, but spring is one of the best times to visit. Wildflowers are blooming in the lowlands, deciduous trees are starting to leaf out and the birds are singing their hearts out. While it’s a treat just to be there, you can make the trip educational as well, by signing up for a workshop or class with the Zion Canyon Field Institute. The institute offers workshops all year, but in spring the schedule is particularly rich. Be sure to make a reservation, as classes fill up fast.
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