From the President: Summer 2023
We just wrapped up the 89th Annual Convention in the capital city of Little Rock, and wow…where do I even begin?! The speakers were fantastic, I think the sessions were some of the most timely and informative that we’ve seen recently
Donating blood is a simple way to help save lives
The blood that courses through our bodies performs many essential functions, including circulating oxygen, nutrients, hormones and electrolytes.
Tools for planning. Part 2: Information
In the last issue, we discussed the first step in urban planning: form a planning commission. This month, we’re getting into the second step, which is to put that planning commission to work.
Development isn’t bad, is it?
What comes to mind when you hear “land development?” When I graduated college in 2020, I had absolutely no idea what land development was.
Moving the needle on childcare access in Arkansas
In its August 17, 2022, Household Pulse survey, the U.S. Census Bureau reported that in the previous four weeks, 2,055 Arkansas adults left a job in order to care for children.
From the President: April 2023
As I write this, my heart is heavy for our brothers and sisters in the cities and towns who are conducting cleanup and recovery operations after being hit by devastating tornadoes over the weekend of April 1.
FMLA: The basics
I try to provide information that is timely when given the opportunity to submit an article to City & Town. Based on the number of calls that I have received in the past two months
Living life with multiple sclerosis
We all know that the immune system plays a vital role as our defense against infections and illnesses. Unfortunately, our immune systems don’t always function properly, and in some cases they can trigger health conditions instead of preventing them.
Construction observation keeps projects on track
Every engineering or architectural contract includes several different project phases, and each phase serves its own function. From determining the scope of a project during the pre-design phase
Buy-in builds vibrant community events
Cities and towns should actively engage in creating community events because they offer many positive impacts.
