- City
- County
- Chamber
- Development
QUICK LINKS
CONTACT
Bowman County Courthouse
104 1st St NW
Bowman, ND 58623
THE GREATEST DAY IN THE HISTORY OF BOWMAN': Museum opens profound new exhibit
February 27, 2015
Many men from Bowman County and the surrounding areas fought in WWI, according to Nohner, while women on the home front helped to support the Red Cross and the Navy League by wrapping bandages, making bed shirts and going into nursing.
Read MoreScranton's Music Educator of the Year prepares to take final bow
February 27, 2015
It was John Denver who once said music brings people together. After almost four decades of bringing together a community while at the helm of Scranton Public Schools music program, Mark Perkins is preparing to shelve his conducting baton.
Read MoreNew ambulance garage construction on schedule
February 27, 2015
It took Bowman Ambulance a while to find a new location for its ambulance garage. That process was completed last summer and gave way to groundbreaking in the fall.
Read MoreCounty examining wetland mitigation at old airport
February 20, 2015
Land currently occupied by Bowman’s existing airport could further benefit the county as plans were discussed this week to transform the acreage into resourceful wetland areas.
Read MoreBald Eagles calling Bowman County home
February 13, 2015
It’s a bird, it’s a plane… Wait, it’s a bird.
Read MoreUPDATED: Keystone XL pipeline bill now heads to president
February 06, 2015
Those pipes lying undisturbed just outside of Gascoyne could finally be put to use if President Barack Obama signs a bill triggering the beginning of the Keystone XL Pipeline.
Read MoreState plans ‘fix’ for sinkhole-causing mines
January 30, 2015
The collapsing of coal mines is a serious issue around Bowman County, so much so that the state pays close attention to several areas where abandoned mines have actually caused sinkholes in the area.
Read MoreKeystone XL pipeline bill now heads to president
January 29, 2015
Those pipes lying undisturbed outside of Gascoyne could finally be put to use.
Read More$1.1 billion surge bill passes State Senate with 45-2 vote
January 29, 2015
A bill intended to provide surge funding for western North Dakota passed its first hurdle today, being voted on in the N.D. Senate.
Read MoreUPDATED: Air Force approves Powder River expansion plan for military aircraft
January 23, 2015
The U.S. Air Force announced Jan. 16 that it signed a record of decision regarding the expansion of the Powder River Training Area at Ellsworth Air Force Base in Rapid City, S.D., effectively offering its final decision on the project.
Read MoreState to discuss one-time, $800M ‘surge’ bill next week
January 09, 2015
If oil prices fall below $52.59 for five consecutive months, oil companies would no longer have to pay the state's 6.5 percent oil extraction tax. That wouldn't be good for North Dakota.
Read MoreNew Bowman airport to be operational in May
January 02, 2015
After almost a decade of planning and many months of construction, the new airport in Bowman County was given a completion date.
Read MoreHoeven responds to McConnell’s plan to make Keystone XL first priority
January 02, 2015
Sen. John Hoeven recently issued the following statement in response to the plan to make Hoeven’s Keystone XL approval legislation the first order of business in the 114th Congress.
Read MoreHealth Dept. reports heavy Influenza activity
December 24, 2014
The North Dakota Department of Health (NDDoH) is reporting widespread influenza activity for North Dakota.
Read More"WE NEED HELP": Scranton’s first response unit could disband
December 24, 2014
The Scranton Quick Response Unit has assisted communities surrounding Scranton since 1990, but now they need the community’s help.
Read MoreContinental Resources begins drawback of oil rigs in Bowman County
December 19, 2014
Several oil companies with producing wells in North Dakota have found themselves in a conundrum with this month’s announcement of crude oil prices falling below $56 per barrel.
Read MoreCounty reacts to Powder River training expansion
December 19, 2014
Having military bombers frequent the skies only 500 feet above Bowman County is not an easy thing to swallow and Bowman County Commissioners are not giving in without a fight.
Read MoreIt’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas: Celebrating community during the holidays
December 12, 2014
The holiday season is in full swing in Bowman County.
Read MoreCommunity foundation created for Bowman, Slope counties
December 12, 2014
Bowman and Slope counties recently established another way to support its communities through the creation of an endowment fund setup for charitable giving.
Read MoreBOMBING OVER BOWMAN – PART II: Air Force releases final impact report; decision to come later this month
December 05, 2014
U.S. Air Force releases environmental impact report for Powder River Expansion; decision expected before Jan. 1.
Read MoreANOTHER SPIRIT LIFELINE? Board to consider Valley Med Flight subscription for Bowman Co. residents
November 28, 2014
Emergency medical air transport company Spirit Lifeline closed its operations in North Dakota earlier this year shortly after Bowman County commissioners purchased subscriptions to its service for all county residents.
Read MoreELECTION 2014: Everything you need to know about the general election results
November 07, 2014
Bowman County saw several important races on their election ballots Nov. 4 for the 2014 General Election.
Read MoreProposed changes to oil fund formula could mean bigger payout for western N.D. cities, counties
October 31, 2014
The latest round of changes, which will be voted on during the impending biennium of the legislature in Bismarck, changes a major concept of the convoluted formula to distribute more funds to the highly impacted counties and cities that produce the oil responsible for the surge in funds.
Read MoreWHAT IF? Could Ebola reach North Dakota
October 24, 2014
It’s a real concern considering the virus’s ease of spread, but doctors across the state, and the country are now installing preventative measures to assure medical assistance is ready whenever it may be needed.
Read MoreOfficers cite 5, arrest 1 in Bowman traffic selective
October 17, 2014
Several law enforcement agencies assembled Oct. 3 in Bowman for this year�s second traffic selective, aimed to increase safety on local roads.
Read MoreITS STILL COMING: Bowman County gets update on status of proposed boom
October 17, 2014
Bowman County won't be the next Williston or Watford City. That much is certain.
Read MoreScrantons TIF district moves forward with bond
October 17, 2014
TIF district lots free, but come with $18k price tag for services, auditor says; 7 remain
Read MoreCity, county meet to discuss crew camps, rising permit fees
October 10, 2014
Any applicant wanting to construct a facility in the city of Bowman and Bowman County’s combined extraterritorial zone would have to endure a long, convoluted process that includes double fees and several city and county hearings.
Read MoreBowman Theatre holds special screening of documentary film
October 10, 2014
What would North Dakota look like without its vivid farms of wheat?
Read MoreComplex, controversial, crucial: Get to know this year’s 8 ballot measures
October 03, 2014
The North Dakota general election is one month away—how well do you know the issues? Read about all eight measures that will be on every November ballot in the
Read MoreRhame gets its SW Water and drinks it, too
October 03, 2014
Last week marked an abrupt, presumable end to Rhame’s Southwest Water connection saga.
Read MoreEnterovirus D-68 reaches North Dakota; state health department confirms illness in resident
September 26, 2014
A serious respiratory illness affecting thousands of children across the country this month has reached North Dakota, infecting a child in Stutsman County.
Read MoreEliminating Canada thistle crucial, weed board says
September 19, 2014
Bowman County experienced an extremely large amount of moisture this year that caused an abundant growth of Canada thistle, a noxious weed.
Read MoreLeaders not seeing enough progress with grain car delay
September 12, 2014
Progress is being made following the massive back log that faced grain cars this summer across the state, but state leaders aren’t certain it’s happening fast enough and it’s possible to affect many local farmers during the current harvest.
Read MoreCrowd gathers to celebrate 150 years of Fort Dilts
September 12, 2014
Bowman County marked the final of three spots this summer that commemorated important historical events that helped shape the Badlands region of western North Dakota.
Read MoreState delves into new issue of wind farm site decommissioning; sets big precedent
September 12, 2014
MDU offers decommission plans for Bowman County wind turbine farm.
Read MoreRHAME: Mayor to resign, city auditor says
September 05, 2014
It was announced this week that Rhame Mayor Dennis Walser will step down from his position with the city effective Sept. 8, according to Rhame City Auditor Margie Russ.
Read MoreSW Water pipeline finished, hook-up pushed to 2015
September 05, 2014
Rhame residents to see higher water bills.
Read MoreBig problems facing farmers with grain car backlog
August 29, 2014
North Dakotas massive energy exploration is providing a large problem for farmers and agriculture-based businesses as the reliance of grain shipment via railcars is being seriously undercut by oil transport.
Read MoreNew community website touts Bowman County
August 29, 2014
If you've visited www.BowmanND.com within the last week, you've probably noticed some pretty big changes.
Read MoreProposal to start school after Labor Day to hit Nov. ballot
August 22, 2014
When North Dakotans head to the polls in November, they will decide the fate of a somewhat controversial measure regarding the start date for schools statewide.
Read MoreScranton school OK’s tax levy increase
August 22, 2014
Scranton Public School’s proposal for a 12 percent increase to its general fund tax levy was passed last week.
Read MoreIN OUR OWN BACKYARD Museum finds massive dinosaur north of Marmarth
August 15, 2014
Beyond its educational, maze-like displays and entertaining splendor lay a series of rooms at the Pioneer Trails Regional Museum in Bowman to which few from the general public are privy.
Read MoreGroundbreaking announced for Southwest Healthcare project
August 08, 2014
Having achieved State and National-Level USDA project approval, onsite activities are now underway and will continue through targeted completion in September 2016.
Read MoreCriminal charges filed against truck driver for illegal salt water dump
July 18, 2014
Criminal charges have been filed against a Mountrail county truck driver accused of illegally dumping oil drilling waste, announced Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem.
Read MoreMitigating spills impact a top priority
July 16, 2014
In 2013, 74 pipeline leaks occurred, spilling 22,000 barrels, including 17,000 barrels from a single accident in Bowman County.
Read MoreNew airport entering last stages of construction
July 15, 2014
Building a new airport in Bowman proves to be a long, expensive process. Planning began eight years ago and this spring the new Bowman Airport reached the final legs of its construction.
Read More
