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Conway is home to three universities: the University of Central Arkansas, a public state school, Hendrix College, and Central Baptist College, both private institutions. UCA, originally founded by the Arkansas State Legislature in 1907 as Arkansas State Normal School, was intended to be primarily a teacher's college. The college's mission to train future teachers diversified in 1967 to include liberal arts as well as other fields of study. Today, UCA has an established business school, nationally-ranked honors college, and nationally-ranked nursing, physical and occupational therapy programs. UCA is listed among the country's Top 25 Regional Southern Universities (U.S. News and World Report). With a student population of 11,487, UCA is the largest university in Conway and the 6th largest in the state.
Hendrix College was originally named Central Institute and was founded in Altus, Arkansas in 1876, making it one of the oldest universities in the state. Through several name changes, the college was purchased in 1884 by the conferences of the Southern Methodist Churches of Arkansas and relocated to Conway among the country's top National Liberal Arts Colleges (U.S. News and World Report). Hendrix's top degree programs are pre-medical and nursing fields, as well as social sciences and liberal arts. The student population is estimated at 1,328.
In 1892, Central College was formed through a committee of the Arkansas Baptist State Convention tasked with the goal of founding an educational institute specifically for women in the areas of business, society, and home building. The school functioned successfully until 1947. Five years the campus was empty, but in 1952, the Arkansas Missionary Baptist Association purchased the school, and by September of the same year, the doors of the college were open again. The name Central Baptist College was adopted ten years later. Today, CBC provides a range of Christian leadership studies, business degrees, as well as other fields of study, such as psychology, journalism, kinesiology, and education. U.S. News and World and News Report listed CBC among the top Regional Colleges in the south. The current student population is estimated to be 824.
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Opened in 2014 to replace the Central Landing Airport in central Conway, the Cantrell Field Airport is comprised of a 431-acre site, a concrete 5,500 ft by 100 ft runway, and full-length parallel taxiway. The airport is also equipped with state of the art LEDs, and both runways are served by GPS WAAS/LPV technologies.
Landing weights for 4/22 and all taxiways and ramps are: Single Wheel: 30,000 Double Wheel: 60,000 Double Tandem: 120,000
Further information regarding the airport can be found below.
Interstate 40 has more than 50,000 travelers each day.
State Highway 65 sees more than 33,000 travelers each day.
State Highway 64 sees more than 22,000 travelers each day.
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In late 2017, Conway held a special election to raise taxes three-eights of 1 percent (0.375 percent) in order to allocate funds toward streets in need of repair and repaving. A complete list of streets that shall benefit from the tax increase can be found below. The new sales tax rate, a total of 9.125%, went into effect on April 1, 2018.
Faulkner County annual property taxes average at $763. More information can be found below.
Faulkner County sales tax is 0.5%. Notable cities in the county and their sales taxes are as follows:
Greenbrier: 2% (population 5,370) Vilonia: 2.5% (population 4,478) Mayflower: 2% (population 2,430) Conway: 2.125% (population 65,300)
More information can be found below.
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The city of Conway possesses a form of government that could be categorized as Strong Mayor and city council. Current Mayor Bart Castleberry has taken the initiative in the direction of the city in the realm of various projects, and former mayors have also led in a similar fashion.
The population in the incorporated area in 1980 was 1,423. Today the population is 4,706.
Small businesses support the economy, contribute to individual pride, and enhance the total welfare of the community. Residential developments and businesses continue to grow in this thriving community with a hometown atmosphere.
The city of Vilonia possesses a form of government that could be categorized as Strong Mayor and city council.
The city of Mayflower possesses a form of government that could be categorized as Strong Mayor and city council.
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Fishing, camping, swimming, hiking, mountain biking, and kayaking: Woolly Hollow State Park has it all. The massive park surrounding 40-acre Lake Bennett has providing an excellent tourist destination for decades, as well as local enjoyment. Woolly Cabin, the historic home of the area's first settlers, is also located within the park.
Located just northwest of Conway, Cadron Settlement Park is a frequent destination for Faulkner County residents. Complete with a Trail of Tears exhibit, pet-friendly facilities, picnic tables and pavilion, the park's uniqueness is enhanced by its historicity. Formerly a port along the Arkansas River and now dormant, the site also functioned as a stop for the Butterlfield Overland Mail Route.
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Average Rent for a 1 bedroom dwelling in Conway: $730 | U.S. Median: $1967
Average Rent for a 2 bedroom dwelling in Conway: $915 | U.S. Average: $1967
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Director of Economic Development
Conway Development Corporation
900 Oak St
Conway, AR 72032
jack.pillow@conwayarkansas.org
5016975859
