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Bowman, ND 58623-0012
Bowman resident recognized for work with parks and rec
September 29, 2017
Chris and Amanda Johnson of Bowman were recently presented with the Citizen Advocacy Award at the North Dakota Parks and Recreation Association banquet in Mandan.
Read MoreBowman City Commission forced to revisit alcohol ordinances after legislative session
June 16, 2017
A few years ago, the Bowman City Commission revised their city ordinances regarding their alcohol rules. The major change was reworking the way they issued alcohol licenses. Previously the city allowed only a certain number of permits to be issued. With the change, the city adopted a tiered system, and essentially vacated a cap on the amount they can issue, though commission president Lyn James said the final say of approval still lies with the commission.
Read MoreStarting The Project: Community, business owners gather for informational meeting before ground breaks on Main Street construction
May 05, 2017
Construction season is upon us, and kicking off the year Brosz Engineering, JK Excavation and the city of Bowman will soon start the Main Street Project, aimed at replacing the Main Street water main.
Read MoreBowman Police Department to assess house numbers
April 14, 2017
Starting this week, the Bowman Police Department began assessing how house numbers are displayed outside of resident homes in town. Bowman Police Chief Chuck Headley said it’s an issues that’s been noticed for sometime.
Read MoreCity mulls major rehab project for Main Street
September 23, 2016
A sizable chunk of funds have become available with the city of Bowman's surge fund projects collectively coming in under budget.
Read MoreBowman ranks high on Top 10 list for best places to live in N.D.
July 22, 2016
Website factors in crime rate, cost of living, education, amenities and more
Read MoreMultiple city projects near completion
July 08, 2016
Several projects this construction season have turned some of Bowman’s roads into a complicated series of detours and dead ends. But drivers should feel relief in the coming weeks as current projects come to a close.
Read MoreRecount for Bowman city commission candidates could be imminent
June 15, 2016
Never before has a Bowman County election undergone a recount. That could change following this week’s primary election.
Read MoreCity calls for 15 percent budget cuts
June 10, 2016
Library, parks, fire department and more at risk for cuts
Read MoreSo, what’s Bowman really like?
May 27, 2016
Vision West project data details city’s strengths, weaknesses, threats and opportunities.
Read MoreStreet construction to have big impacts
May 06, 2016
Two major projects are currently underway in Bowman that will have large impacts on traffic and property owners.
Read MoreELECTION 2016: 3 spots up for grabs on city board
February 19, 2016
President Lyn James and Commissioners Chuck Whitney and Mike Sondeland will have their positions, each a four-year term, on the June 14 ballot.
Read MoreButte View Campground to get improvements
December 18, 2015
The Bowman Parks and Recreation Dept. is working to outfit a local campground with modern conveniences.
Read MoreDemolition completed at new hospital
October 02, 2015
Demolition was completed this month at the site of the Southwest Healthcare Services Long-Term Care to make way for its expansion into a single campus hospital and care facility.
Read MoreCity proposes tax levy increase
September 04, 2015
City to hear public comment on 1.22 percent increase; parks and rec proposes 12 percent tax hike.
Read MoreWERE YOU THERE? At the Bowman High School All Class Reunion (with slideshow)
July 31, 2015
It was evident that the Bowman High School All Class Reunion was a big success.
Read MoreNow and Then: A look back at Bowman's Main Street
July 24, 2015
To commemorate a small bit of Bowman's past for the visiting Bowman alumni and local history buffs, we've compiled old photographs from around the city, notably of Main Street, from various time periods.
Read MoreCity reinstates red zone for latest major sewer break
June 12, 2015
A portion of the city of Bowman is back in the all-too-familiar red zone today after a major sewer break happened last night south of the Bowman City Park.
Read MoreCity says thanks, but no thanks to MDU, Slope agreement
June 05, 2015
City kindly passes on requesting Montana-Dakota Utilities and Slope Electric service area agreement.
Read MoreCity prepares for more infrastructure improvements
May 29, 2015
Jon Brosz of Brosz Engineering gave the city of Bowman some good news and some bad news this week.
Read MoreSWHC asks city for $2.5M bond increase for project
March 27, 2015
Southwest Healthcare Services is seeking all possible financial help after learning the costs of its renovation and expansion project dramatically increased.
Read MoreCity to get new, fixed sidewalks with Safe Routes to Schools project
March 13, 2015
A mix of new and upgraded sidewalk will stretch continuously along 1st Street SW in Bowman from 3rd Avenue SE up to the front of Roosevelt Elementary once the city finishes its current Safe Routes to Schools project.
Read MoreCity working on flood insurance map update
March 13, 2015
What does this all mean for you? You could save money on flood insurance.
Read MoreLess than a month to Shopko's opening
March 06, 2015
Shopko gave the official word in a statement last week explaining that it had finished the transaction for purchasing the former Alco building in Bowman.
Read MoreSWHC calls portion of plans a future add-on
February 27, 2015
While the architect and contractors for the Southwest Healthcare Services project updated staff at the Bowman health care provider last week, it was clarified this week that part of the plans would potentially be left out of construction due to overwhelming costs.
Read MoreCity identifies top projects for use surge funds
February 23, 2015
What will the city do with millions of dollars of surge funding?
Read MoreProhibiting growth? Local bar owners voice concern over possible city liquor license ordinance change
February 20, 2015
Several owners of local alcohol-serving establishments voiced their concerns during a city meeting this week to discuss the city of Bowman’s liquor license ordinance as the city has reached its capped amount of available licenses.
Read MoreHospital project to start ‘mobilization’ in April
February 20, 2015
It’s been a relatively quiet winter for Southwest Health Care Services while the Bowman health care provider solidifies its plans for the long-awaited, large-scale renovation of its facilities.
Read MoreA window into the past: Lori Nohner joins staff as manager of Pioneer Trails Regional Museum
February 12, 2015
Visitors to the Pioneer Trails Regional Museum may expect to learn about the area’s settlement when they walk inside, but they are surprised to see a full-scale cast of a triceratops and to view petroglyph photos taken from nearby caves.
Read MoreMajority of Bowman trees ‘in state of decline’
February 06, 2015
While the city of Bowman has a total of 526 trees standing on its public boulevards, accounting for 27 different species, less than 1 percent of those trees are considered to be in excellent condition.
Read MoreCHIEF: Police body cameras are crucial
January 30, 2015
You might have seen or read in the news recently about police body cameras.
Read MoreSHOPKO COMING TO BOWMAN: ‘It’s pretty official,’ Alco manager says; Shopko stays mum on official word
January 23, 2015
The latest guessing game in Bowman was which retailer would take over Alco’s location, ever since it made public that it was closing its doors.
Read MoreCity gets $96k bill for sewer repair
December 19, 2014
Estimates for the city’s sewer repair in Bowman City Park earlier this month were provided to the city this week.
Read MoreResidents rejoice as city fixes sewer problem
December 12, 2014
Bowman residents heaved a hefty sigh of relief last week.
Read MoreMAYOR: Sewer problem ‘will get fixed’ (But when?)
November 28, 2014
City of Bowman Board of Commissioners President Lyn James provided an update Tuesday regarding the ongoing sewer situation plaguing the city.
Read MoreBowman to see water, garbage rate increase at start of 2015
November 14, 2014
Bowman will see an increase in its bulk water and garbage fees at the beginning of next year.
Read MoreBowman voters oppose city sales tax measure
November 08, 2014
The only ballot measure facing the city of Bowman was voted down in this week’s general election, which could put the status of a new community recreation center on hold indefinitely.
Read MoreCity sets dates, rules for new fall cleanup
October 10, 2014
Commission tables discussion on grass clippings pick-up.
Read MoreBOWMAN RAISES PROPERTY TAXES: City Commission President explains state of city taxes and budget
September 26, 2014
The month of August in each year is a challenging month for elected and appointed officials.
Read MoreRainbow Run shows Bowman: WERE YOU SPOTTED?
August 15, 2014
A colorful cloud formed over James Field in Bowman last week. Barbi Narum and other volunteers on Aug. 8 brought to the community a 5k Rainbow Run/Walk to support the youth of St. Charles Catholic Parish in Bowman.
Read MoreEARN YOUR G.E.D.: Bowman course to resume this month for potential grads
August 08, 2014
Over the course of a lifetime, individuals who have earned their high school diploma or their General Education Diploma, G.E.D., earn significantly higher incomes than those who do not.
Read MoreCity OKs TIF District Planning
April 01, 2014
Bowman now is poised to begin accepting TIF district applications from developers.
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