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Queen Creek PD participates in Read Across America Day

Queen Creek PD participates in Read Across America Day

Brice said he chose to read "The Sneetches" to highlight why we should celebrate the differences among all of us.
Life expectancy fell a ‘shocking’ 1.8 years in 2020; COVID not sole culprit

Life expectancy fell a ‘shocking’ 1.8 years in 2020; COVID not sole culprit

For Arizona, 2020 life expectancy numbers are not expected to be available until later this year. But life expectancy in the state had been declining for several years, falling from 79.6 years in 2014 to match the national rate of 78.8 years in 2019, the latest year for which CDC numbers are available.
Sign up now for March 12 Water-Smart Workshop for Queen Creek utility customers

Sign up now for March 12 Water-Smart Workshop for Queen Creek utility customers

Water-Smart Workshops are conducted monthly on select Saturdays from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Queen Creek Library, 21802 S. Ellsworth Road.
Newell Barney robotics team takes state championship, moves on to world championship

Newell Barney robotics team takes state championship, moves on to world championship

The Queen Creek school now has two teams qualifying for The VEX Robotics World Championships 2022 in Dallas coming up in May, where they will compete again for another championship.
8th Annual Veteran Business Networking & Career Event April 12, company sign-up deadline March 11

8th Annual Veteran Business Networking & Career Event April 12, company sign-up deadline March 11

“Military men and women are often celebrated and recruited for their leadership, team-building, organizational commitment, decision-making skills and advanced technical training skills,” said Denise Gredler, founder and CEO of BestCompaniesAZ. “We are bringing together top hiring companies, veteran resource groups and actively connect hundreds of qualified veterans with top-notch career opportunities.”
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Opinion: Arizona Supreme Court strikes down illegal Pinal County tax

Opinion: Arizona Supreme Court strikes down illegal Pinal County tax

Pinal County claimed it could subdivide the tax in this way because the law lets counties set a “variable rate” in a tax, and that it was simply setting the “rate” of some sales at zero. But the state Supreme Court today rejected that argument.
Florence Copper finalist for 2020-2021 Environmental Excellence Awards in Phoenix

Florence Copper finalist for 2020-2021 Environmental Excellence Awards in Phoenix

The award is for projects that represent best practices and/or programs that reduce waste and improve productivity of resources, enabling a circular system that achieves positive environmental and economic results.
QCUSD celebrates birthdays of Dr. Seuss, Read Across America Day

QCUSD celebrates birthdays of Dr. Seuss, Read Across America Day

The birthday of Dr. Seuss is celebrated on March 2 every year to recognize both the birthday of Theodor Seuss Geisel and the National Education Association to endorse the importance of reading.
Mike Nealy steps down as Fiesta Bowl executive director

Mike Nealy steps down as Fiesta Bowl executive director

“We worked diligently over the last eight years to develop world-class college football Bowl Season experiences and community events while also driving economic growth and expanding charitable giving within our Arizona community. I believe this is the right time to step aside as the Fiesta Bowl continues to prepare for what is expected to be a dynamic future for collegiate Bowl Season organizations,” Mike Nealy said.