Pacesetting Times

03/14/2025

Countywide burn ban

Due to dry conditions, lack of rain, high wind advisories and the recent fires that have exhausted local fire departments, Izard County Judge Eric Smith has placed Izard County under a BURN BAN until further notice.

03/14/2025

Way to go Coach!

03/14/2025

Melbourne Bearkatz State 3A Runner-Up!

What a great season!

03/13/2025

Fun times!

🎶 Get ready for a summer packed full of live music!

The 2025 Live Music Line-Up at Crown Lake Resort & Spa is here! 🌅🎤

Join us every Saturday starting May 3rd through September at the RV Stage from 7-9 PM for an incredible lineup of talented bands and artists. Whether you love country, rock, blues, or something in between, we’ve got the perfect sound for your summer nights! 🎸🔥

📅 Mark your calendars, gather your friends, and let’s make some memories by the lake! ☀️

03/13/2025

Tomorrow!!

03/13/2025

A late run propels Izard County to their first ever girls basketball state championship!

03/13/2025

Way to go!!!!

Let us introduce you to the 2A STATE CHAMPIONS!!!!! 💍🏆🩶🐾🖤 Congratulations Lady Cougars and Coach David Harmon!!

So much more to come!!!

03/13/2025

Woohoo!!!

03/13/2025

Congratulations Lady Cougars and Coach Harmon!

03/13/2025

Your Izard County Lady Cougars are 2A STATE CHAMPIONS!!!

72-66 FINAL

FIRST STATE CHAMPIONSHIP FOR THE LADY COUGARS IN SCHOOL HISTORY!

03/13/2025

GO LADY COUGARS!

TIED 50-50 AT THE END OF THE THIRD QUARTER!

03/13/2025

GO LADY COUGARS!
up 28 - 27 at the half
State Finals championship game

03/13/2025

GO LADY COUGARS!

up 15 - 13 after the first quarter

03/13/2025

HARD AT IT: Horseshoe Bend Water Department staff, Chris Gleghorn and Alex Johnson fix a water main leak at the former Snappy Mart in Horseshoe Bend on March 13.

Photo/C.Johnson

03/13/2025

Fire causes damage to buildings on Turkey Mountain

HORSESHOE BEND -- The maintenance building and golf cart shed adjacent to the Golf Course at Turkey Mountain, sustained damage from fire on March 11. Parks and Recreation, formerly MRID, personnel were burning cardboard boxes in a 55 gallon drum when sparks ignited the surrounding area between a building and the fuel pumps, according to Fire Chief Mike Hilliker.

High winds may have contributed to spreading the fire which also scorched the Boy Scout/Youth Center and the grass surrounding the buildings.

The cart shed sustained wall and roof damage; however, many supplies contained inside the shed were salvaged. Fire fighters were able to access openings in the side of the cart shed and maintenance building to contain the fire to one section of the buildings and the roofs. The roofs of the buildings had been replaced recently following storm damage from last fall.

A previous incident occurred two months ago at the golf course when the staff was burning stumps from fallen trees and the fire burned adjacent areas to number one tee box, and toward the Pro Shop and putting green. At that time, staff was apprised to call in to City Hall when burning; however, no call was placed March 11.

The damaged properties are covered by insurance according to Bill VanderPas, City Recorder/Treasurer. Chief Hilliker placed the city under a burn ban immediately following the incident.

03/13/2025

We'll be there!!

🏀🔥 STATE CHAMPIONSHIP INFORMATION 🔥🏀

The Izard County Lady Cougars are heading to the State Championship! 🏆

📅 Game Day: Thursday, March 13, 2025 12:00 pm
🏀 Matchup: Barton Lady Bears 🆚 Izard County Lady Cougars
📍 Location: Bank OZK Arena, Hot Springs Convention Center
📍 Address: 134 Convention Blvd,Hot Springs, AR, 71901

🎟️ Get your tickets: connect-hd.evensports-stream.com/hs-basketball.php?live=Izard%20County%20vs.%20Barton

Let’s bring class and spirit to the stands while we cheer on the Lady Caugars to victory! 🏀💍🖤🩶🏆🐾

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03/13/2025

Special Meeting called after Finance

The Horseshoe Bend Finance Committee will meet March 13 at 6 p.m. at City Hall Council Chambers for their regular monthly meeting.

Agenda items for the Finance Committee meeting include:

Old business: Sewer plant, Ben's Creek
New business: fire truck; contract presented by Rick Broderick; Interim Grounds Superintendent for the golf course; consultant contract option; transfer final funds and instruments from MRID; advertising for contract personnel; job descriptions for needed positions; volunteer computer access; water issues - isolation of leaks, flushing lines, caps on major water leak charges; presentation on possible commercial use fees for lake; MSID Commissioners; fee collection - contract out, hire part time help.

Immediately after the meeting, a Special City Council Meeting will be held. Agenda items for the meeting are:

~ Resolution for the purchase of a pumper truck for the Fire Department
~ Resolution for the hiring of an interim Director and Superintendent
~ Resolution to contract with a firm to produce and send out fee billing to property owners, Jim Harris & Associates
~ Resolution for a temporary part-time fee collection clerk
~ Resolution on transfer of MRID financial instruments
~ Resolution for Golf Course fee schedule for 2025 season
~ Resolution for Advertising for Parks and Recreation Department Director and Golf Course Superintendent.

03/13/2025