Every year we look forward to checking out what the most popular pages and posts were for the prior year (based on the number of page views they’ve received through the Google Analytics dashboard). You can take a retro peak at 2023 HERE.
First and foremost – we want to Thank YOU, our readers – without whom this would not work! We so appreciate your loyal readership, and we keep growing, year after year. Now, enjoy the flashback into the happening topics of conversation in town during 2023!
1. Home Page (It’s the main page of the site, so that seems natural), with well over 55,000+ page views!
2. Job Board Folks were looking for work this year again, and many of our local businesses needed to hire, making it one of the most viewed pages on the site. (Updated with job opportunities throughout the year)
3. Upcoming Events. Our beloved local events had a banner year in 2022 and we’re so happy you found out about them with us!
4. Yard Sales. (Updated each week as new yard sale listings are submitted – this is free for all, so don’t forget to take advantage!)
5. Job Board Page 2.
6. Event Ad for Art in the Park! One of Boulder City’s most popular events!
7. Event Ad covering Boulder City’s Holiday events in December. it’s the most wonderful time of the year and we’re the place to let you know what’s happening!
8. The Skinny Bar! Opened earlier this year, this latest venture from local Grant Turner had us talking! This swank new hangout certainly made it’s mark in downtown Boulder City.
9. Business News Posts. (Updated weekly throughout the year – a recap of our Sidebar Advertising Partners news, deals and special offers. #shoplocal) We are very happy to see this made the list in the top 10, now several years in a row!
10. The New Owners and the Plans at 1404 Colorado: Quite the controversy got stirred up earlier this year when rumors started flying that this office building might become a homeless shelter. That wasn’t true, and we introduced you to the new owners and shared the real plans for the building.
11. The Damboree Events for 2024: Boulder City does Independence Day right! Our favorite day includes the parade and fireworks each year, and you’re always hungry to know the planned activities and when they start.
12. Boulder City Social Is Now BoulderCity.com. This cracks us up! Because we put this out over 6 years ago on September 17, 2017, but this year it still ranked in the top 20. Go figure.
13. The Opening of Restaurant 1933: This iconic restaurant has already become a new staple of downtown’s eateries. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, we love it, the location and so do all of you!
14. Town Happenings. (Summary list of the last 10 posts).
15. The Christmas House: Each year we give you a peek at what’s in store for you at the famous House on Fifth! Dale and Dyanah never dissapoint, and you always want to know when the lights come on so that we can all enjoy this local treasure for the Holiday Season!
16. Boulder City’s Nature Trail and Discovery Garden. Well isn’t this a hoot! All the way back in 2017 our friend and guest columnist Noreen Kenny wrote up a great article about this local walking trail. It’s a locals and visitors fav so we’re so glad to see it being searched and viewed to this day!
17.Jobs, Page 3.
18. Boulder City Adventure Center Coming Soon: Here we tell you about the tourism adventure center planned for the parking lot adjacent to the Boulder City Chamber of Commerce.
19. Early Election Results for Boulder City: The June Primary early election results were a top story for the year, as we saw one incumbent City Council seat assigned, a new Judge elected and also the stage was set for a run off for the final election seat for November.
20. Holiday Lights. We love running this listing of all the homes that are set to share the joy of the Holidays with each other and all of us to enjoy. see you next year! Today is the last day this post will be live!
Other stories and news also in the limelight included the Best Dam Barbeque, the Boulder City Beerfest, additional stories on both Restaurant 1933 and the Skinny Bar. Plus we told you about other new businesses in town such as Josie’s Closet, Hangar 502 the Holiday Parade recap and lot’s of other news and town happenings!
Also, Miss Tina Cluver, and I Jean Widner are beyond happy to meet all of you and report on what’s happening here in town. Thank you to all who read and trust us for a fun slice of news, events and information in Boulder City – and to our Advertisers who support us! We wouldn’t be here without ALL of you! Blessings for an abundant 2025 to us all!
