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Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton Accepts Position as Chair of the DLC’s ‘American Dream Initiative’
DLC Chair Iowa Governor Tom Vilsack announced, Monday July 25th, that Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton (D-NY) will Chair the American Dream Initiative, a special project of the Democratic Leadership Council.
Ed Bee explains company’s role in developing strategic plan
Ed Bee’s role in Clark County’s Strategic Planning Committee is simple, yet complex. Bee and his company, Taimerica, were hired by the committee to serve as the facilitator of a strategic development plan, but that title isn’t always accurate, Bee said.
KIPP, KIPP hooray!
This was last fall at Helena’s almost-famous KIPP charter school, officially styled Delta College Preparatory. The occasion? A school-wide assembly to celebrate yet another honor and award. Scott Shirey, founding principal and guiding light at Delta College Prep, was getting a big check.
Making It All
Although the next city-wide cleanup project has been set for Sept. 9, work has already begun at several sites around town, and Don
Clark said he’s pleased.
Ethanol refiner sets sights on Delta
The U.S. ethanol industry is booming, and enthusiasm for the renewable fuel is spreading beyond the Corn Belt.
Taimerica Management chosen to facilitate plan for Clark County growth
The strategic planning process can move forward; Taimerica Management Co. has been chosen, at a meeting on Tuesday, as the facilitator for Clark County’s Strategic Development Plan.
Ground broken for new apartment complex
Imagine affordable housing in Helena-West Helena. Imagine fewer and fewer people in the so-called “slums.” Imagine a place where families can meet, learn about computers, the Internet and have the room to host birthday parties for their children. Now imagine all of these things in one location.
Board hears new bay finished; inaccessible to the ladder truck
The finishing touches on the new bay built at Arkadelphia’s fire station #2 are near completion, but there’s one catch – the truck for which the bay was built won’t fit.
Local Businessman Receives Award From the Small Business Administration
An Arkadelphia resident was recently cited for his contribution to the business world, but Paul Sheffield Jr. prefers to concentrate his energy on the community in which he lives.
City Receives Grant to Help Cleanup Unsightly Properties
Dilapidated building and structures may soon be a thing of the past in Arkadelphia, thanks to a grant from Southern Bancorp. Arkadelphia’s Board of Directors is expected to discuss a list of properties in need of attention during its meeting Thursday night.