(MENA) United States Senator John Boozman was in Montgomery and Polk Counties on Tuesday. It was a part of his two day tour of Western and Southwestern Arkansas.
The senator started his Tuesday with a breakfast roundtable with Mena / Polk County Chamber of Commerce members at the Lime Tree Restaurant in Mena, where he met with local business leaders.
Afterwards, Senator Boozman took a tour of Nidec / U.S. Electrical Motors on North Morrow Street in Mena.
Later, the senator visited the UA – Rich Mountain campus for an Athletic Program Ribbon Cutting ceremony Boozman joined local officials and university leaders to celebrate the launch of the university’s athletic program. UA Rich Mountain will compete in softball, baseball and soccer.
Senator Boozman wrapped up his regional visit with a tour of the Crystal Geyser Alpine Spring Water Plant in Norman.
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