by - July 21, 2014 9:59 pm
Monday (July 21) was the first day of Van Buren's new security measures at its municipal complex. District Court was not in session at the complex Monday, making it easier…
by - July 1, 2014 2:49 pm
Three terms will be enough for Van Buren Mayor Bob Freeman, who announced his intent Tuesday (July 1) to seek his third and final term as mayor. Freeman, who followed…
by - January 28, 2014 6:26 am
Van Buren is still feeling the effects of the Great Recession, as evidenced by a mix of sales tax figures, number of building permits issued and other factors. The assessment…
by - December 12, 2013 10:32 am
Progress is being made on projects funded by a collection of sales taxes approved by Van Buren voters last year, though not all the progress can be seen by the…
by - December 3, 2013 7:19 am
Van Buren Mayor Bob Freeman presented the city council a $12.071 million FY 14 budget at a special meeting Monday (Dec. 2). The budget is an increase of more than…
by - October 21, 2013 9:05 pm
Funding for improvements to the city of Van Buren's tennis courts facility at the intersection of Pointer Trail East and 16th Street was approved at Monday’s (Oct. 21) city council…
by - April 16, 2013 5:18 pm
While much attention has been paid to revenue problems that are plaguing the city of Fort Smith, its neighbor across the Arkansas River has largely dealt with its budgetary problems…
by - April 15, 2013 3:36 pm
A security enhancement is in the works for city offices across Van Buren, but it will not be seen with the naked eye. The improvement will come by the way…
by - March 18, 2013 10:15 pm
Improvements are on the way to several traffic signals along a busy route through the heart of Van Buren after the city council accepted a bid from Pinkley Sales Company…
by - January 29, 2013 4:29 pm
The Van Buren City Council approved the sale of additional bonds to fund capital improvement projects across the city at Monday's council meeting. According to Mayor Bob Freeman, the total…
by - August 28, 2012 6:43 am
The Van Buren City Council authorized the issuance of Sales and Use Tax Bonds on Monday night (Aug. 27) at the city’s Municipal Complex. The maximum principal amount of the…
by - July 10, 2012 10:34 pm
Voters in Van Buren approved a 1% increase in the Sales and Use Tax during a special election Tuesday night (July 10). One half of the tax (.50%) is permanent,…
by - June 14, 2012 3:06 pm
Van Buren Mayor Bob Freeman is concerned. As the city gears up for its July 10 special election to decide on plans for a proposed 1% increase in the Sales…
by - April 17, 2012 7:21 am
The Van Buren City Council selected July 10, 2012, as the date of the special election, during which the city’s voters will determine whether to move forward on a 1%…
