Ron Eland

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Editor at Boulder City Review

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Principals look back at school year

3 weeks ago | bouldercityreview.com | Ron Eland

Another public-school year has come and gone with students and faculty preparing to enjoy summer. But soon enough the next school year will begin. The principals of the four public schools took a moment to reflect on this school year and plans as they look toward the next. Amy Wagner, Boulder City High SchoolAs we close the books on the 2024–2025 school year, Boulder City High School reflects on a year filled with academic growth, school spirit, and student success.
Fire chief search down to 3

3 weeks ago | bouldercityreview.com | Ron Eland

Now that Ned Thomas has had time to unpack a few things in his office and attend a couple of meetings as the new city manager, there’s been a list of things to tackle waiting for him in his new role. One of those tasks is to hire a new fire chief. It was decided to wait until the city manager position was filled before a new chief was hired. The city has been without a permanent one for more than a year following the termination of Will Gray early last year. Asst.
Honoring heroes

1 month ago | bouldercityreview.com | Ron Eland |As Part

Photos by Ron Eland/Boulder City ReviewSaturday, as part of Memorial Day weekend, hundreds of volunteers turned out at the Southern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery to place flags at the gravesites of the thousands buried there. American Legion Post 31 placed flags at the graves of veterans at the Boulder City Cemetery. Ron Eland/Boulder City ReviewIn addition to those who volunteered, many could be seen walking the cemetery grounds, paying respect to loved ones.
Art exhibition to showcase work of Connie Ferraro

1 month ago | bouldercityreview.com | Ron Eland

Connie Ferraro has worn many hats in her life. They have included Broadway dancer, actress, wife of longtime Boulder City Mayor Bob Ferraro and these days, artist. The latter will be on display for the public to see during a free art exhibition set for June 6-7. The event, which is being hosted by the Boulder City History and Arts Foundation, will be held at the Elaine K.
BC knows how to honor its students

1 month ago | bouldercityreview.com | Ron Eland

For the third time since being back in Boulder City, I got to attend and cover the high school graduation. I’ve covered several graduations in a variety of communities during my career but there is definitely something special about covering your alma mater. For those keeping score at home, I was class of 1987. I have to say, Boulder City knows how to honor their graduates. It starts off the with the Grad Walk, now in its 10th year.
City does U-turn on parking

1 month ago | bouldercityreview.com | Ron Eland

Last week, the city posted on its social media outlets an invitation to the public to attend an open house May 19 to discuss its plans for parking along Nevada Way between Wyoming and Arizona streets. The plan called for parking in the center of the street. The meeting was designed to get final comments from the public before the topic goes before city council on May 27.
Memorial Day events set for cemetery

1 month ago | bouldercityreview.com | Ron Eland

The Southern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery will again host a ceremony to honor those who have lost their lives in service for the country whether it was during times of peace or wartime. The ceremony is set for Monday, May 26, at 1 p.m. inside the chapel of the cemetery at 1900 Veterans Memorial Drive in Boulder City. There are also weekend activities leading up to Memorial Day.
Was that a cow that just flew by?

1 month ago | bouldercityreview.com | Ron Eland

I had intentions of writing this month about my goal these past 18 months of gathering experiences as opposed to material things, especially as I get older. My thought has been, I don’t agree with the “you only live once” or YOLO philosophy but rather, you only die once, you live every day. Instead of going into all of that, which I may do at a later date, I decided to write about something we have all experienced, while still having a connection to my original topic.
Grad Walk: A decade of memories

1 month ago | bouldercityreview.com | Ron Eland

In just a decade it’s become a tradition every senior at Boulder City High School looks forward to, as do public school students who will one day do the same. Last Friday marked the 10th Grad Walk the high school has held. For those unfamiliar, soon-to-be-graduates don their caps and gowns and along with the BCHS marching band, make their way to Elton Garrett Junior High where they are greeted with signs and words of encouragement by that school’s students and staff.
LMNRA extending popular launch ramp

1 month ago | bouldercityreview.com | Ron Eland

Those looking to get in some boating time this summer may have to wait a bit longer each time when doing so. This summer, contractors for the National Park Service will initiate Phase 1 of a construction project to extend the Hemenway Harbor launch ramp at Hemenway Harbor. Work is scheduled to begin June 2 and last through summer.