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Welcome to Conway, Arkansas.
Conway is a city located in Faulkner County, Arkansas. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 43,167. For many years Conway flourished as a trade center for a large rural agricultural area. Hendrix College was established in Conway in 1890. Three years later, in 1893, Central College for Girls was established, and Conway was on its way to becoming an educational center. The University of Central Arkansas was founded in Conway in 1907 as the Arkansas Normal School. Its economy was firmly established upon agriculture and the educational institutions until World War II.
After the war, diversification of the economy was started by Conway businessmen, and several small industries were attracted to Conway. Subsequently, additional state institutions were located in Conway, including the headquarters for the Office of Emergency Services, the Human Development Center, and the Arkansas Educational Television Network.
Conway has a sizable industrial / technological base. Industry located in Conway include: Kimberly Clark, Amtran, Virco, Baldwin Piano, and Carrier. Computer database giant Acxiom calls Conway their headquarters.
Conway is the southern gateway to the Ozark region. Stop in Conway on the way to Branson or points west. While you're here sample some of our fine hospitality and attractions. Conway is home to two colleges, one university, and a premier medical center complex. You’ll find many ways to connect in our community, from service organizations and civic clubs to the many churches and community outreach opportunities. From extraordinary fishing to championship golf and from specialty boutique shopping to pampering yourself at one of our scrumptious day spas, you’ll find something to peak your interest. And when you’re hungry, you can choose from your favorite chain restaurants as well some outstanding locally owned spots with seafood, steak, barbeque, Mexican, and eclectic bistro menus.
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Local daily news in Conway:
Second Walmart kidnapper pleads guilty
Second Walmart kidnapper pleads guilty Kendrick Ellis Price, 18, of Jacksonville, pleaded guilty this week to kidnapping, robbery and theft of property for his role in the March 25, 2008, carjacking and abduction of a Greenbrier woman from a Conway Walmart parking lot.
Solutions discussed for Lake Conway
Elected officials and representatives from state agencies including the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission met Wednesday to discuss Lake Conway's problems.
Prank call cost hotel thousands in Conway, Ark.
The FBI is investigating a prank phone call that caused $50,000 in damage to a hotel here.
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Places of interest:
Wooster, AR (7.8 miles), Menifee, AR (8.1 miles), Mayflower, AR (8.6 miles), Greenbrier, AR (10.8 miles), Holland, AR (12.8 miles), Bigelow, AR (13.7 miles), Plumerville, AR (14.0 miles), Twin Groves, AR (16.0 miles).
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