🌱 City Hosts Bike Drive + Pay Raise For New Police Officers

Hello all! Sean Peek here with your Monday edition of the Bentonville Patch newsletter, full of all the things you need to know about what's going on locally.

But first, your local weather:

• Monday: Mostly sunny. High: 88 Low: 62.
• Tuesday: Sunshine and patchy clouds. High: 85 Low: 64.

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Here are the top three stories in Bentonville today:

1. The City of Bentonville has partnered with Pedal It Forward to host a bicycle drive aimed at giving bikes to neighbors in need. The event was held in celebration of the city's 15oth anniversary, with giveaways taking place at Creekside Park and Memorial Park last weekend. The donated bikes are set to be cleaned, repaired, and then gifted to recipients later this year. (KFSM 5Newsonline)
2. The Bentonville City Council approved a pay increase for entry-level police officers. The approved pay raise increases pay for entry officers from $19.67 an hour to $24 an hour — an increase of 22 percent. Officials say the raise was approved in hopes of keeping the city competitive with other local police departments. (Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette)
3. A new pickleball facility is slated to open in Bentonville in the next two years. The indoor pickleball courts will be part of startup Picklemall's plans to open 50 locations around the country. Other cities slated to see the construction of new indoor courts include Minneapolis, Chicago, and Oklahoma City. (Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette)

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Today and tomorrow in Bentonville:

Monday, June 5

• Tummy Time Class For Baby And Parents At Square One OT Lactation Support And Feeding Therapy (9:00 AM)

Tuesday, June 6

• Learn About Macro Photography At Whole Hog Bentonville Meeting Room (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Heads up, house hunters! Visit the link to view the latest homes to hit the market in and around the Bentonville area. (Bentonville Patch)
• Stop by the Bentonville Public Library starting today to pick up a free lunch for all kids under 18! The program runs Monday through Friday, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. until Jul. 28. (The City of Bentonville, Arkansas Government via Facebook)
• Did you miss the family fun run at Memorial Park in Bentonville on Friday? Visit the link to view photos from this year's event! (The City of Bentonville, Arkansas Government via Facebook)

Alrighty, you're all caught up for today. I'll be back in your inbox soon with another update!

— Sean Peek

About me: Sean Peek is a writer and entrepreneur with a degree in English Literature from Weber State University. Over the years, he has worked as a copywriter, editor, SEO specialist, and marketing director for various digital media companies. He currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.