The Weekly Vista

08/06/2025

It's Wednesday!

Although they are still working out some kinks, Bella Vista city administrators have officially moved into the new City Hall building.

08/05/2025

DEADLINE EXTENDED! We know you have had a busy (and hot!) summer. But good news - we have extended the deadline to apply for the upcoming session of the Bella Vista Youth Council! If you're going into 11th or 12th grade, live in Bella Vista, and have any interest in what municipal government is really like, join us! Get all the info you need, check out the schedule, and apply online at https://bellavistaar.gov/youthcouncil.

08/05/2025

This super charity event is just days away and looking for volunteers!

Looking for a way to give back this season? Volunteering with the Bella Vista Animal Shelter is a meaningful way to connect with your community and make a lasting difference.

Right now, we’re especially looking for volunteers to help with:

✅ Charity Sale Set up Thursday, Aug 14 and Friday Aug 15th, from 8 am to 5 pm.
✅ Transportation of stored items to the Charity Sale August 14 - Aug 20 8 am - 5 pm
✅ Attendants to sort, keep tables food and help carry items for shoppers Aug 16-23 8 am - 5 pm

Whether you can help one hour or for a whole day, we welcome your time and talents.

Have questions or ready to jump in? Fill out this Google form, and we will see you at the sale.
https://forms.gle/7R4C9fdWETaCyQqC6

08/05/2025

From the Bella Vista Police Department this afternoon:

Bella Vista man dead after domestic incident
BELLA VISTA, Ark. – One man is dead and one is injured after a domestic incident involving a firearm Monday night.
Walter Morris, 68, entered the home of his former wife on Berrydale Place in Bella Vista at approximately 9:33 pm Monday night. Morris assaulted the woman and then shot another man who was in the home before turning the gun on himself.
The man was transported to a hospital in Springfield for his injures, and Morris was pronounced dead at the scene.
Morris’ next of kin has been notified and there is no further information at this time.

08/22/2024

Freese and Nichols, the company contracted by the city to update our outdated and unorganized development code, presented the latest update of that project to City Council members and staff at the council work session Monday night. This project will continue the forward motion of the city and make development easier and more efficient for everyone. Some examples of items that have been changed or updated include:

⚫ Updated zoning districts to reflect what Bella Vista actually has and needs for the future
⚫ An updated, easy to read table of uses for each district to make it clear for builders and developers what they can and cannot do in certain areas
⚫ Heavily researched development regulations for building on steep slopes, which is unique to Bella Vista
⚫ Infill development regulations
⚫ Well defined procedures for planning and development, such as applications necessary, public notices required, and approval and appeal authorities
⚫ Easy to read illustrations showing the decision making process and so much more

The contractors will continue to work on the subdivision codes and the city's zoning map will be updated appropriately. All of this is available for the public to view online and you can expect a series of public information/input meetings before these changes are officially adopted by City Council. Keep up with this project here: https://freese.mysocialpinpoint.com/bellavistacr.

08/22/2024

Looking for gifts from Bella Vista? Lots of great gifts available at the Bella Vista Historical Museum along with maps of Bella Vista. Please come and look around. Wed. to Sunday 1:00-5:00.

08/22/2024

BELLA VISTA -- The city will assist some residents with debris removal starting Monday after storms caused damage in the area last week.

06/27/2024

Are you a teen interested in serving your community? Would you like to help create and plan programming for teens in your local library?

Join the Teen Advisory Board at the Bella Vista Public Library! Applications are open to anyone 8th – 12th grade. Please contact the us at [email protected] for more information, or check our website (www.bvpl.org/teens/teen_advisory_board.php) for the application!

06/27/2024

We want to share a HUGE Thank You to all who participated and attended this year's Youth Triathlon at the Kingsdale Complex. This would not have been possible without TeamE Multi Sport Foundation, we at the POA appreciate you sharing this event and look forward to next year!
Click this link to see a short video of this year's event!
https://youtu.be/Fc8dAildAkA

06/27/2024

Seeking Vendors NOW! Deadline Oct 1, 2024
Wishing Spring's Arts & Crafts Festival
October 17, 18, 19, 2024, 9am to 5 pm
Location: Wishing Spring Gallery, 8862 W McNelly Rd,
Bella Vista-Bentonville, AR 72712

Apply at the Gallery’s website:
https://www.wishingspringgallery.net/festivals

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06/27/2024