Quote of the Day

"There’s no arguing with Springdale’s success in attracting business. The city was a magnet for industry long before the economic boom kicked off in the rest of Northwest Arkansas . . . . Who’s gonna argue with the great god, Success? These days, Springdale’s paying for its wide-open approach to growth. A drive along any of the main drags shows the high price Springdale has paid for all that economic activity. The billboards, the signs, the utility lines.... They all combine to make Springdale look less than kempt. Other towns in Northwest Arkansas have their stretches of ugly, too. But Springdale’s busiest streets have become notorious for their blight."

--Editorial, "A New Look," Arkansas Democrat-Gazette