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Springdale
Wednesday, October 29th, 2025
Good morning, Springdale. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 29th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Northwest Arkansas families risk losing childcare as a 60% federal funding cut has hit the local After School Program that serves over 1,500 families—parents now worry that rising living costs and potential co-pays will strain their budgets while program staff work to ease the burden. KNWA
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ PAMT Corp, a Tontitown-based freight hauler, reported a $5.6 million loss for the third quarter Tuesday — its fourth consecutive loss — with revenue dropping 17% to $150.26 million compared to last year. The report noted declines in truckload miles and loads alongside reduced operating efficiency in its logistics and truckload segments. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ University of Central Arkansas is celebrating homecoming by waiving its application fee for high school seniors who use promo code HOME2UCA today through Saturday—an offer that aligns with the school’s recent 2% enrollment boost and its new Northwest Arkansas Advisory Council. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
- ➤ Northwest Arkansas Community College celebrated the opening of its new fitness court studio Monday in Bentonville — the facility offers students, staff, and area residents access to outdoor workouts with a free guided app for people 14 and older. KNWA
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Benton County officials are finalizing a Disaster Recovery Annex to clarify roles and streamline coordination for faster storm assistance — the plan builds on lessons from 2024 tornado damage to strengthen emergency support — and officials will soon set priorities for improvements. 5 News
- ➤ The Arkansas Department of Transportation announced 12 Northwest Arkansas projects will receive a total of $3.01 million from the 2025 Transportation Alternatives and Recreational Trails programs, including $116,000 for Springdale’s Thunder Chicken Trail rehabilitation + the federal grant covers 80 percent of costs with a 20 percent match from recipients. This funding supports improvements to sidewalks, park access and other non-motorized transportation options across the region. NWA Business Journal
- ➤ Ozark Regional Transit is partnering with NWA cities to add bus stop shelters at busy spots; cities will pick locations and install ADA-accessible pads before shelters are set up—using federal funds from Brasco. The program will run on a first-come, first-served basis as transit needs grow in the region. 4029 News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Hope Cancer Resources in Springdale received a $1.5 million gift from the Willard and Pat Walker Charitable Foundation on Oct. 27 to support its patient transportation program—ensuring cancer patients in Northwest Arkansas get safe access to treatment. The program offers free services to help those facing barriers reach care. NWA Business Journal
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Halloween Boxing Show
6-10:30 p.m. — Springdale Civic Center — Costumes encouraged — Experience a night of boxing, community fun, and trick-or-treat festivities.
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Gobbler Race Series 5K, 10K, & Half Marathon
8 a.m. — Shaw Family Park, Springdale, AR — Registration required — Lace up your running shoes for a festive community challenge with 5K, 10K, and half marathon options.
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Johnny Molina in Concert
9 p.m. — VIBRA NIGHT CLUB — Tickets available — Experience a night of live music featuring Johnny Molina and his father Aniceto's hits.
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Sassafras Succulent Pumpkin Workshop
6-7:30 p.m. — Sassafras Springs Vineyard and Winery — $40 per person — Create your own succulent pumpkin while enjoying a complimentary glass of wine.
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The Pickleball DRS Christmas Classic 2025
3 AM – 8 AM — Springdale Recreation Center — Cost not specified — Compete in an exciting all-ages pickleball tournament in Springdale.
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15th Annual Downtown Springdale Turkey Trot
8-10 a.m. — Walter Turnbow Park at Shiloh Square — Registration fee varies — Support the Springdale High School Bulldog Football program through a fun 5K and 1-mile run.
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