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Names in the News, Jan 3

AAUW presents scholarships

Five local women have been awarded a total of $4,500 in scholarships for the coming spring semester by the Boulder City branch of the American Association of University Women.

Scholarships were presented to Susan Grafton of Boulder City, who is majoring in elementary education; Tammie Kamisato of Henderson, who is majoring in nursing; Jennifer Walsh of Henderson, who is majoring in psychology; Sherri Henderson-Kresser of Boulder City, who is majoring in elementary education with a special education concentration; and Mariah Costello of Henderson, who is majoring in nursing.

The scholarship recipients are all students at Nevada State College.

They were chosen from more than 30 applicants from four colleges and universities.

Application information for fall semester scholarships is scheduled to be posted this month on the local group’s website, bouldercity-nv.aauw.net/scholarships.

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Budgeting keeps BC balanced

The Finance Department is in the process of preparing the 2025-26 fiscal year budget. Nevada Revised Statutes require all Nevada cities adopt their final budget on or before June 1. Department directors met with the Finance Department’s budget team last week to review each estimated budget.

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What is a colonoscopy and why you need one

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the American Cancer Society recommend people aged 45-75 get a colonoscopy every 10 years.

Tract 350 set to take another step forward

The next step in finally realizing the decade-and-a-half-long plan for a housing development butting up against the Boulder Creek Golf Course is set to happen in the city council meeting scheduled for next week.

King looking to fill key positions

Martha P. King Elementary School is looking for dedicated and passionate individuals to join our team! We currently have two vacant positions that offer a wonderful opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of our students.

City has major projects on plate

The city is taking on several projects in 2025, all designed to help keep Boulder City a great place to live, work, play and retire. Think of them as the Four P’s: Power, PD, Pool, and Pickleball. Each project has different funding components.

Helping Out

Photo courtesy Roger Hall

Garrett named Nevada STEM school

Garrett Junior High School is proud to announce that we were recently selected as a Governor Designated Nevada STEM School by the Office of Science Innovation and Technology of Nevada (OSIT).