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Updated May 17, 2022

Buckle up: Click it or Ticket starting May 23

National enforcement to promote seatbelt safety

Updated May 16, 2022

Rogers Road to be closed week of May 23

Closure to allow water line installation for new police facility

Updated May 10, 2022

BVFD Station 3 Open House

Public invited to visit the new station

Updated May 09, 2022

Extended road closure - Lower Dogwood Drive

Roadway closed until further notice

Updated May 05, 2022

Bella Vista Arts Council recognizes area artists

Heather Grills chosen as May 2022 featured artist

Updated May 03, 2022

Cinco de Mayo: Drive sober or get pulled over

BVPD joins state in holiday DWI enforcement

Updated Apr 26, 2022

Mayor, Clerk, Council seats up for election

Municipal filing starts Aug. 3, petitions available May 12

Updated Apr 12, 2022

BVPD helping to curb impaired driving

Enhanced enforcement coming for 420 “holiday”

Updated Apr 07, 2022

Bella Vista Arts Council recognizes area artists

Doug Godsman chosen as April 2022 featured artist

Updated Mar 31, 2022

Groups gather to break ground on Mercy Way project

Bridge replacement project set to be complete by summer 2023

Updated Mar 29, 2022

Free resident tree giveaway set for April 14

Trees available to Bella Vista residents with proof of residency

Updated Mar 28, 2022

Distracted Driving mobilization first week in April

Police conducting extra patrol for those not paying attention to the road

Updated Mar 15, 2022

Art unveiling ceremony planned

Bronze sculpture to be placed at Bella Vista Public Library

Updated Mar 09, 2022

Farmers Market starting in April

Market operates Sundays at Village Center in Bella Vista

Updated Mar 07, 2022

Officers remind you: Buzzed driving is drunk driving

BVPD joins state in St. Patrick’s Day DWI enforcement

Updated Mar 03, 2022

Bella Vista Arts Council recognizes area artists

Jae Avenoso chosen as March 2022 featured artist

Updated Feb 25, 2022

Spring appliance pickup set for first week in April

Residents must schedule pickup in advance by March 31

Updated Feb 22, 2022

City seeking public input

 Residents invited to provide feedback on short-term rentals in Bella Vista

Updated Feb 14, 2022

BVPD Citizens Police Academy accepting applications

Applications now being accepted for Spring 2022 session

Updated Feb 11, 2022

Council to discuss ARPA fund spending

City awarded $5.9 million in federal funds

Updated Feb 08, 2022

Citywide Garage Sale a go for 2022

Garage sale event planned for last weekend in April

Updated Feb 07, 2022

Bella Vista Arts Council recognizes area artists

Susan Blackwood chosen as February 2022 featured artist

Updated Jan 26, 2022

City seeking public comment on use of federal funds

$5.9 million available from federal funds

Updated Jan 14, 2022

City offices temporarily closed to public traffic

Closure in response to rise of omicron

Updated Dec 07, 2021

Officers on the lookout for impaired drivers

BVPD joins state in holiday DWI enforcement

Updated Dec 03, 2021

Bella Vista Arts Council recognizes area artists

Douglas Keck chosen as December featured artist

Updated Nov 17, 2021

Click It or Ticket starts Nov. 22

BVPD joining agencies across state in seatbelt safety enforcement

Updated Oct 13, 2021

Distracted Driving mobilization set for Oct.

Police conducting extra patrol for those not paying attention to the road

Updated Oct 12, 2021

Bella Vista Arts Council recognizes area artists

Quin Warsaw chosen as October featured artist

Updated Oct 06, 2021

Free resident tree giveaway set for Oct. 28

Trees available to Bella Vista residents with proof of residency

Updated Aug 26, 2021

Human remains found in Bella Vista Wednesday night

Description consistent with missing 74-year-old

Updated Aug 24, 2021

Fall appliance pickup set for first week in October

Residents should schedule pickup in advance

Updated Aug 19, 2021

Public art installation planned for Bella Vista Public Library

Collaboration project between city and Bella Vista Library Foundation

Updated Aug 10, 2021

BVPD Citizens Police Academy returning fall 2021

Applications now being accepted for fall session

Updated Aug 05, 2021

Greenway trail to Metfield Park now open

Paved trail connects Blowing Springs Park to Metfield Park in Bella Vista

Updated Aug 03, 2021

Warrants issued for four in theft of property cases

Thefts include scamming elderly out of thousands

Updated Jul 13, 2021

BVPD to conduct speeding mobilization

BVPD to join other agencies nationwide for speeding mobilization

Updated Jul 13, 2021

Groundbreaking planned for public safety building

New facility to house police, dispatch center and district court

Updated Jul 07, 2021

Arts Council relaunches AOTM program

Stevie Stevens chosen as July featured artist

Updated Jul 07, 2021

Join Bella Vista Police Department for annual Night Out

Event returns to Kingsdale Pavilion Tuesday, Aug. 3

Updated Jun 24, 2021

Arkansas Municipal League names Christie District VP

Christie elected to District 3 VP at AML annual convention

Updated Jun 15, 2021

City Council votes to pursue legal action

City seeking water supply for fire suppression at public safety facility

Updated Jun 11, 2021

Annual city fireworks show set for July 3

Public fireworks allowed July 3 through July 5

Updated May 25, 2021

BVPL welcomes back patrons, programs

Extended hours, increased capacity; Summer Reading Program starting in June

Updated May 03, 2021

Bella Vista Farmers Market to return starting May 9

New location for market Sundays through October

Updated Mar 05, 2021

BVFD Paramedics inoculate more than 1,300 in one day

Bella Vista Fire Department partnered with Northwest Health 

Updated Feb 22, 2021

Bella Vista Public Library reopens to public

New expansion features expanded collection, updated Children’s Department

Updated Jun 29, 2020

Officials urge residents to follow COVID-19 guidelines

Council members pass resolution at special meeting Monday

Updated Apr 30, 2020

SPECIAL WASTE CONVENIENCE CENTERS RE-OPENING WITH CHANGES

Rogers and Centerton sites to open on Friday, May 1 at 8:00 a.m.

Updated Apr 27, 2020

2020 Bella Vista Farmers Market Canceled

The Bella Vista Farmers Market is canceled due to Health and Safety Challenges

Updated Apr 13, 2020

BVFD Community Paramedics screening patients for COVID-19

Telemedicine consults offered for Bella Vista residents through Northwest Health

Updated Jan 08, 2020

City to host Town Hall meetings

Informative sessions will provide information regarding upcoming bond election

Updated Dec 20, 2019

Section of new trails open!

Enjoy 12 miles of the Little Sugar Trails!

Updated Dec 03, 2019

City Council votes to cease buying water system

Council voted in special meeting

Updated Oct 21, 2019

Winter dos and don'ts from BVFD

Winter weather and holiday tips

Updated Oct 02, 2019

Council sets millage; no change for 2020

What is a mill, anyway?

Updated Sep 12, 2019

BVFD first in nation for new technology on ambulances

Monitoring brain activity now possible in the field

Updated Aug 30, 2019

BVFD celebrating 50 years of fire service

Drop-in open house set for Friday, Sept. 20

Updated Jul 02, 2019

Operation Good Morning provides a sense of security

Police Department program updated to better serve residents

Updated Mar 18, 2019

Bella Vista named Tree City USA

Title awarded by Arbor Day Foundation, proclamation issued Monday

Updated Jan 10, 2019

2018 Community Survey Results

Updated Dec 10, 2018

BVFD receives fire extinguisher training system grant

Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation awards funds

Updated Aug 27, 2018

New 50-mile trail system announced for Bella Vista

City awarded grant from Walton Family Foundation for construction of trails

Updated Aug 15, 2018

BV Police and Fire to implement new medical priority dispatch system

New system provides higher level of efficiency to department

Updated Jul 12, 2018

Double your dollars at Bella Vista Farmers Market

Program offers assitance for seniors

Updated Apr 17, 2018

BVFD receives state Community Paramedic license

First municipal fire-based service in Arkansas to hold license

Updated Feb 27, 2018

City seeking to join nationwide sweep of elderly fraud cases

Officials in the process of coordinating with U.S. Attorney’s Office

Updated Oct 16, 2017

City Council votes to increase 2018 millage by one-half mill

Millage rate will increase by one-half mill, about $20 per year for a $200,000 home

Updated Oct 16, 2017

Bella Vista ISO rating to change in 2018

Rating based on city’s fire protection

Updated Sep 11, 2017

What are the rules on drones?

What are the rules on drones?

Updated Apr 17, 2017

Advertising & Promotion tax FAQs

Advertising & Promotion tax FAQs

Updated Apr 14, 2017

BVFD first EMS department in state to use pediatric dosage system

New program will cut down on chances of errors, treatment time 

Updated Mar 08, 2017

Why doesn't Bella Vista have tornado sirens?

Why doesn’t Bella Vista have tornado sirens?

Updated Nov 28, 2016

Bella Vista gets third safest city ranking in SafeWise Report

Bella Vista gets third safest city ranking in SafeWise Report

Updated Sep 01, 2016

BVFD notifying western Highlands residents of ambulance coverage change

BVFD notifying western Highlands residents of ambulance coverage change

Updated Jun 02, 2016

Wondering how to dispose of crude oil?

Wondering how to dispose of crude oil?

Updated Mar 24, 2016

The City, POA and ACC

The City, POA and ACC

Updated Mar 11, 2016

Fire Chief urges residents to register storm shelters

Fire Chief urges residents to register storm shelters

Updated Dec 23, 2015

Watch out! Your yard waste can pollute the water!

Watch out! Your yard waste can pollute the water!

Updated Nov 15, 2015

Controlled burns now governed by ordinance

Controlled burns now governed by ordinance

Updated Nov 10, 2015

Do you know about Smart 911?

Do you know about Smart 911?

Updated Nov 06, 2015

Let's be a community. Are you in?

Let’s be a community. Are you in?

Updated Oct 21, 2015

HOW TO : File a nuisance or parking complaint

HOW TO: File a nuisance or parking complaint

Updated Oct 09, 2015

What is Firewise?

What is Firewise?

Updated Oct 06, 2015

Web worm infestation won't kill trees

Web worm infestation won’t kill trees

Updated Sep 04, 2015

Fire Department offers free home fire inspections

Fire Department offers free home fire inspections