Back-to-school hug
Ron Eland/Boulder City Review
James Brainard gets a big hug from daughter Paisley, second grade, and son, Wyatt, on Wyatt’s first day of kindergarten, at Mitchell Elementary School Monday as students returned to school.
Ron Eland/Boulder City Review

Ron Eland/Boulder City Review
James Brainard gets a big hug from daughter Paisley, second grade, and son, Wyatt, on Wyatt’s first day of kindergarten, at Mitchell Elementary School Monday as students returned to school.
By Ron Eland
Boulder City Review
In a visit to Las Vegas, the Trump administration cabinet member spoke about data centers, polluted brownfields and more.
If one is looking for an event that checks just about every box to have a fun weekend in Boulder City, the annual Spring Jamboree is just that.
Continuing to excel in weekday events, both Boulder City High School track and field programs shined on their home turf.
A request to build a private residential heliport cleared a second hurdle last week during more than an hour-long presentation and discussion.
The number of Americans who are 100 years or older is expected to hit 101,000 this year.
Playing inspiring baseball, Boulder City High School knocked off 5A Coronado 10-8 on April 16, while just falling to 5A Basic 12-11 on April 18.
This May we have some wonderful programs coming to the library, including the kickoff to the much-anticipated 2026 Summer Reading Program.
Saturday, volunteers got a 7 a.m. start for Shine Boulder City, hosted by Main Street Boulder City. The clean-up was an initiative through American 250 Nevada. Volunteers helped clean statues, benches and some business exteriors within the Historic Downtown District.
This past weekend, the Boulder City Art Guild hosted its annual Artists in Action show and sale at the Boulder City Parks and Rec gym. While members do not have to live in Boulder City, all participants must be members of the Art Guild. Top, Boulder City artist Barbara Pearce uses a dotting technique to paint images onto rocks. Below, Ernie Valdovinos sculpts a rabbit from clay.
As always, the leaders at Mitchell have been busy.