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Ward named to president’s list at Gonzaga University

Justine Ward of Boulder City has been named to Gonzaga University’s president’s list for the fall 2016 semester. Students must earn a 3.85 to 4.0 grade point average to be listed.

Gonzaga University is a humanistic, private Catholic University providing a Jesuit education to more than 7,500 students in Spokane, Washington.

Gros on fall semester’s dean’s list at Kent State in Ohio

Eric Gros, a freshman studying political science within the College of Arts and Sciences at Kent State University in Kent, Ohio, was named to the fall 2016 dean’s list.

Gros is among more than 8,700 undergraduate students who have earned and received this academic recognition. To qualify, undergraduate students must obtain a 3.40 GPA or higher while maintaining 12 or more credit hours in a semester.

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Shakespeare returns to BC

This past Friday evening, a large and appreciative crowd turned out for the Nevada Shakespeare Festival’s performance of “Henry V” in Bicentennial Park. The performance was hosted by Main Street Boulder City and the Boulder City Chamber of Commerce. NSF featured six actors and actresses, who each played six to eight characters during the 80-minute performance.

Council receives update on pool

The Boulder City Council received an update last week on the new community pool and were shown renderings of what the new facility may look like and a possible completion date.

Newsom stops in BC

Last Wednesday, California Gov. Gavin Newsom made a stop in Boulder City at the home of Judy Hoskins during an invitation-only gathering to help promote his new book, “Young Man in a Hurry.” He appeared at an event later that night in Las Vegas.

CCSD looks at consolidations

The Clark County School District continues to struggle financially as the growth of the nation’s fifth-largest school district has slowed at the same time students and parents are finding alternative education options.

Council incumbents plan to seek re-election

Monday was the first opportunity for residents to file as candidates in this year’s Boulder City Council election.

Protecting student programs at King

Editor’s Note: After the printing of this edition, Martha P. King Elementary received word from the school district that it won its budget appeal and that both the PE and music positions will not have to go part-time this fall.