New Executive Director of the BCDC

Teran Doerr will be the new Executive Director of the BCDC. Teran has been with the BCDC/Chamber for over 5 years and has just recently graduated from the University of Mary. We would like to Congratulate Teran Doerr on the new Executive Director Position.

Voters Decide New City Commissioner

The election results are in. Bob Wiffler will fill the City Commission spot that was held by Gerald McLaughlin. The vote was Bob Wiffler 352 and Les Snavely 215.

ND Opportunity Fund providing loans to help new and expanding ...

The North Dakota Opportunity Fund is accepting applications for small business loans to assist with start-ups and expansions. Led by the City of Mandan, a consortium of 38 municipalities was approved in late 2012 for a $9.7 million allocation from the U.S. Treasury Small Business Credit Initiative for the loan participation program for small businesses.

Southwest ND: More jobs than people

In February there were 1,684 job openings in Region VIII, which is comprised of Adams, Billings, Bowman, Dunn, Golden Valley, Hettinger, Slope and Stark counties, according to a report published by Job Service North Dakota. There were 611 active résumés for those same counties last month.

Now Hiring- Executive Director, BCDC

The Bowman County Economic Development Corporation, serving Bowman County and the cities of Bowman, Rhame, Scranton and Gascoyne, is seeking a full time Executive Director responsible for promoting and maintaining the economic vitality of Bowman County and its communities...

Keystone Pipeline collects snow and dust near Bowman

The Keystone XL Pipeline resting near Gascoyne is attracting some attention, KFYR's recent story is being picked up by numerous stations including CNN...

Bowman County Growth Projections Webinar

Recently at the Bowman County Development Corporation's Eggs and Issues, community leaders attended a webinar outlining future growth projections for Bowman County based on future oil production...

WND: Bidding on Bowman

Bowman County, located in the extreme southwestern corner of North Dakota, bills itself as the “heart of North Dakota’s oil and agriculture industries...

Bowman County officials identify areas for growth

As oil activity makes its way south, Bowman County and its cities are gearing up and getting ready to grow. City and county officials gathered last week for part two of their Vision West economic development planning where they identified 11 areas — including tourism, downtown development and creating a bedroom-community reputation — that they want to progress or continue focusing on.

More Oil Drilling in Bowman Co.

The oil activity will be moving farther south in the coming years. Lynn Helms with the Department of Mineral Resources says he expects more oil drilling in Bowman County in the Red River formation.

Northern Improvment Company Supports "The Landing," Project Gets Fully Funded

Northern Improvement Company has contributed $150,000 to the North Dakota Housing Incentive Fund (HIF) to support the development of The Landing, a 24-unit Lutheran Social Services Housing apartment complex for families and disabled households in Bowman....

Tot Lot Childcare Celebrates Grand Opening

Tot Lot Childcare celebrated their grand opening on Dec. 7th in the new center, now licensed for more than double their previous capacity.

More Bakken Oil- Secondary Recovery

How much bigger can the Bakken get? Researchers say it could get hundreds of billions of dollars bigger...

James Appointed to State Development Board

City of Bowman Mayor, Lyn James was recently appointed to a post overseeing the ND Department of Commerce and state economic development activities...

Up next for booming North Dakota’s oil play: the Tyler

North Dakota’s Tyler Formation, a black, petroliferous rock some 317 million years old in the prolific Williston Basin, has been touted as the next big thing. Also called the “baby Bakken...

3 tornadoes touch down across southwest North Dakota

The National Weather Service confirmed three tornadoes touching down across southwest North Dakota on Monday evening, none of which caused major damage.

2012 Farmer/Rancher of the year

The 2012 Farmer/Rancher of the year was awarded to Bob Andrews. Thank you Bob for all of your years of dedication to this community. If you see Bob make sure to congratulate him on his award.

Running wild: Marathon Series sets five events in five states in five days

The marathon series set September 16 to 20 will begin at Bowman, N.D., about 130 miles north of Spearfish.

Seeking Board Members

Bowman County is seeking candidates to serve on the Rural Ambulance Service District board of directors.

Why Cell Phone Networks Fail in Emergencies

Toward the bottom of the list of disturbing aspects about Monday’s bombing at the Boston Marathon was this: Cellular networks in the area almost immediately slowed down and, for periods of time, appeared to stop working altogether.

BURN RESTRICTION in Bowman County

Bowman County Commissioners have signed a resolution for BURN RESTRICTIONS

North Dakota oil patch: Dirt moves on Bowman's new $12 million airport

While a new Bowman County airport complex is a few years away from completion, it will eventually serve as a pressure release valve for other Oil Patch airports.

N.D. communities receiving federal money for business loan fund

Entrepreneurs in 38 North Dakota municipalities could get a new source of funding for starting a business.

PUBLIC NOTICE: Section 324

Bowman County LEPC gives notice of hazardous material inventory.

SD lawmakers weigh pros, cons of oil development

"If it happens down here, you're going to have to educate everyone about its impact," Republican North Dakota state Sen. Bill Bowman told lawmakers gathered in Buffalo on Monday for an Oil and Gas Study Committee meeting.

Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan Approved

Bowman County - Slope County Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan is approved by FEMA.

Misty Steeke wins Country Woman of the Year!

RHAME, N.D. – Dedicated to youth and agriculture, Misty Steeke is everything a true country woman stands for, and she is one of six finalists for Farm & Ranch Guide’s 2012 Country Woman of the Year.

Employment Opportunity

The Bowman County Extension Office has a job opening for a full-time administrative assistant.