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QCFMD: Bottled water drive, summer heat safety tips

QCFMD: Bottled water drive, summer heat safety tips

During the high temperatures, it is important to plan ahead to avoid heat-related illness. Queen Creek Fire Station 1 will serve as the donation center with the Queen Creek Fire and Medical Department and the Queen Creek Police Department distributing water bottles to individuals in need. The goal is to collect 250 cases of bottled water. 
QCUSD: Prep for graduation

QCUSD: Prep for graduation

This year, 27 seniors from Eastmark High and Queen Creek High were honored with scholarships showcasing their hard work and dedication to their education.
Queen Creek Olive Mill to offer daily live music in May

Queen Creek Olive Mill to offer daily live music in May

Beginning on Thursday, May 16, join the Queen Creek Olive Mill for an unforgettable month of live music, delicious food and the warm ambiance of the charming Queen Creek venue. It's the perfect opportunity to relax, unwind and enjoy the sounds of May.
Nordstrom Rack officially opens in Queen Creek Marketplace May 16

Nordstrom Rack officially opens in Queen Creek Marketplace May 16

The clothing retailer will join Target, Kohls, Harkins Theatres and several other national brands at the 900,000-square-foot Queen Creek shopping center.
Teen Lifeline calling for Arizona teens to enter specialty license plate design contest

Teen Lifeline calling for Arizona teens to enter specialty license plate design contest

Youths ages 19 and younger may submit up to four designs through Sunday, June 2.
ASU Preparatory Academy honors Class of 2024 with ceremony for seniors from 5 high schools

ASU Preparatory Academy honors Class of 2024 with ceremony for seniors from 5 high schools

Celebrates accomplishments of nearly 800 local, national and international seniors with graduation ceremony on Thursday, May 16 at 7:30 p.m. inside the Desert Financial Arena on the Arizona State University Tempe campus, located at 600 E. Veterans Way.
The aurora borealis (Northern Lights) over Queen Creek

The aurora borealis (Northern Lights) over Queen Creek

These pictures of the aurora borealis (Northern Lights) were taken in Queen Creek over the weekend by resident Mike Morgan.
ADOT: Construction on new I-10 bridges over Gila River begins

ADOT: Construction on new I-10 bridges over Gila River begins

Once completed, the I-10 Wild Horse Pass Corridor Project will have widened I-10 by adding an additional lane between south of Chandler to north of Casa Grande, providing motorists with three continuous lanes of travel in each direction between Phoenix and Tucson.
Family-owned Horizon Hospitality acquires Macayo’s Mexican Food

Family-owned Horizon Hospitality acquires Macayo’s Mexican Food

Longtime authentic Mexican food brand to expand outside Arizona. Kind Hospitality will continue to own and operate the Macayo’s Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport location.
ASU celebrates largest-ever graduating class with 36 successful ceremonies

ASU celebrates largest-ever graduating class with 36 successful ceremonies

Expectations regarding conduct during ceremonies were communicated extensively – flyers, banners and flags were not permitted in ceremonies and it was warned that disruptive behavior would result in removal and Student Code of Conduct consequences – even for graduates. While these standards are normal protocols, the university was assertive in reminding participants about them.