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City council to mull recruitment firms

When departing and now former city manager Taylour Tedder was on his way out, he took some steps to try to smooth out the transition to a new city executive in the form of five recruitment firms vying for the call to be hired to conduct a nationwide search for his replacement.

Brown proud to represent BC in Nationals

For those who are into the rodeo scene, you may want to remember the name Aiden Brown in years to come.

Church seeks senior housing

Leaders of the Boulder City United Methodist Church have a project in the works that they feel will benefit many in the community but understand those who may have concerns.

Fancier/foster permit back on city council agenda

If you call in to a city council meeting for public comment twice in one meeting, you officially qualify as a gadfly. (noun: 1) a fly that bites livestock, especially a horsefly, warble fly, or botfly. 2) an annoying person, especially one who provokes others into action by criticism.) Fred Voltz, already quoted in these pages for comments on other issues, also addressed the issue of pet breeding, likening the practice to prostitution or the dealing of narcotics.

THE LATEST
2023: Taking a look back

For a small town whose basic charm is largely built on its unchanging nature (the population has been stable to within about 1,000 people for more than three decades, just as one example), a lot has changed in 2023.

Annual Christmas dinner a big success

As he raced around the room to help make sure everything was in order Monday, Ray Turner may have summed things up best with one simple movie quote.

Police chase leads to spike strip discussion

A high-speed chase earlier this month, which moved through parts of Boulder City, ended with no injuries and the occupants arrested.

Scheppmann honored, humbled by city award

To say Doug Scheppmann was surprised by the phone call may be a bit of an understatement.

Council accused of open-meeting violation

Nevada State Attorney General Aaron Ford has opened a case to investigate an alleged violation of open meeting laws by the Boulder City Council and the Planning Commission.

Adventure center moving forward

After years of discussion, it appears the long-awaited Boulder City Adventure Center is becoming a reality.

$20 million investment slated for Las Vegas Wash

The Southern Nevada Water Authority will receive $20 million in federal funds to create a wetland and other habitat within the Lake Mead National Recreation Area.

Smaller veterans’ organizations also help

I often write about veterans’ organizations that are not mainstream. Most readers are aware of the VFW, the DAV, the American Legion and others of that ilk. But as I’ve noted, there are many, many others that do nice things for veterans, and that stay under the radar. Pin-Ups for Vets is one such group.

King ends semester in holiday style

The last week of school at Martha P. King was filled with holiday cheer and festivities.

Pickleball courts at Veterans Park get funds

Contrary to popular belief, pickleball is not the fastest-growing sport in the world. That honor belongs to a sport most Americans have never heard of called padel. However, it is the fastest growing sport in the U.S.

City council to mull recruitment firms

When departing and now former city manager Taylour Tedder was on his way out, he took some steps to try to smooth out the transition to a new city executive in the form of five recruitment firms vying for the call to be hired to conduct a nationwide search for his replacement.

Not on my turf

In early April, the City Council heard a presentation by Lage Design about staff’s recommended option to remove 35% of the turf at the Boulder City Municipal Golf Course.