77°F
weather icon Cloudy
Boulder City, NV
Community

Names in the News

June 14, 2017 - 1:50 pm
 

Three loocal residents earn

degrees from WGU Nevada

Three Boulder City residents have earned degrees from WGU Nevada recently.

Carol Gaidis received her Bachelor of Science in nursing. Luella Daugherty received her Bachelor of Arts in interdisciplinary studies (K-8). Daniel Combs received his Bachelor of Science in business management.

The online, nonprofit university held its second commencement ceremony since its 2015 inception at The Smith Center for the Performing Arts on May 20 and celebrated the graduation of nearly 400 students. Rep. Ruben Kihuen of Nevada’s 4th Congressional District delivered the commencement address.

Ward named to president’s list at Gonzaga University in Washington

Justine Ward of Boulder City was named to the president’s list at Gonzaga University in Spokane, Washington, for the spring 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.

THE LATEST
bcr default image
Therapy dogs make testing ‘stress free’ at King Elementary
By Jason Schrock Martha P. King Elementary Principal

Test anxiety is a common concern for teachers, parents, and students, especially this time of year for King students as they prepare to take the state test for the first time.

bcr default image
Statehouse daughter heads services to veterans

It’s not out of the ordinary for journalists to sometimes leave the profession and try something new. Especially when they feel a family connection urging them to enter into a divergent field of employment. That’s what happened to one local individual.

Photo courtesy Sonja Howard Ernie Howard, a 1995 Boulder City High School graduate, holds some ...
Howard turns passion into full-time job
By Ron Eland Boulder City Review

For many self-published authors, the passion to put words on a page ends up being a hobby they do when everyday life frees up a few minutes here and there to do so.

bcr default image
BCHS gearing up for spring play
By Krysta Phenix BCHS drama teacher

Spring is in the air and life is abuzz in the Boulder City High School Theatre Department. While residents all over town are packing their winter clothes and embarking on spring cleaning projects; students in the drama department are collaborating on their spring performance of “Yard Sale” by Tim Kelly.

bcr default image
Andrew Mitchell Elementary goes beyond 7 Habits
By Tracy Echeverria Andrew Mitchell Elementary Principal

As a Leader In Me School, Mitchell Elementary frequently refers to the 7 Habits. As a matter of fact, each day at our morning ceremony, students and staff recite our mission statement, which refers specifically to the 7 Habits of Highly Effective People.

bcr default image
LMNRA has deep roots in Boulder City
By John Haynes Public Affairs Officer, LMNRA

We at Lake Mead National Recreation Area are constantly amazed and grateful for the support from the Boulder City community. We also strive to provide great service to the people of this great town.

bcr default image
Local business funds memorial bench at King
By Jason Schrock Martha P. King Elementary Principal

For over a year, the staff at Martha P. King has been working with the Giamanco family to create a memorial bench for their little girl, Emilee.

Photo courtesy Kathleen Wood Kathleen Wood, a 1974 BCHS graduate, has been piloting raft tours ...
A river runs through it
By Ron Eland Boulder City Review

To say that Kathleen Wood knows the portion of the Colorado River between Hoover Dam and Willow Beach like the back of her hand is definitely an understatement.

Bill Evans/Boulder City Review This year’s annual Injured Police Officer’s Fund car show i ...
All for a good cause
By Ron Eland Boulder City Review

For decades, the Injured Police Officer’s Fund has been there to help provide support to Southern Nevada officers in their time of need.