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New camp lets Queen Creek teens develop events

Queen Creek next teen event could the brainchild of teens themselves. The Teen Tank is a weeklong entrepreneurship camp where teens can build a team, brainstorm a creative concept and pitch …
Neighbor

San Tan Valley woman receives civic award

A San Tan Valley woman has been honored for her work with Pinal County Elections. The Arizona Democracy Resilience Network and Mormon Women for Ethical Government …
Planning & Zoning

Queen Creek planning commission to consider credit union requests

A site plan and a conditional-use permit are being sought from the Queen Creek Planning & Zoning Commission for a proposed credit union near the southeast corner of Signal Butte and Queen Creek …
Community

Catch the Arizona Rattlers in action — and support local journalism

Here’s your chance to catch an Arizona Rattlers game against a heated rival — and support local community journalism. The Daily Independent at YourValley.net is partnering with the …
Homelessness

Queen Creek reports single-digit homelessness

Queen Creek reported seven unsheltered people this year in the recently released Point-in-Time Homeless Count from the Maricopa County Association of Governments. The report is an annual count that …
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Planning & Zoning

Dog training facility requests permit from Queen Creek

The Queen Creek Planning & Zoning Commission will be considering a conditional-use permit for a dog training and event business near Hawes Road and Superstition Drive when it meets Wednesday. …
Council

Queen Creek council approves deals with economic development groups

A Queen Creek council member challenged a series of expenditures related to agreements with economic development groups and parks and recreation. At its Wednesday meeting, the council took on a …
Water

Queen Creek fire partners with group for water drive

As temperatures rise, the Queen Creek Fire and Medical Department, in partnership with For Our Town, is hosting a bottled-water drive to provide needed hydration to those most at risk during the …
Flag Day

Vestar places flag installation at Queen Creek Marketplace

Just in time for Flag Day on June 14, Vestar, the developer and operator of open-air shopping centers across the Valley — including Queen Creek — has installed large flagpoles flying …
Property Taxes

Queen Creek’s primary property tax rate drops again

The Queen Creek Town Council has unanimously voted to cut the primary property tax rate as the town approaches the third year of a tax freeze. For the next fiscal year, the primary property tax rate …
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Technology

Google Fiber breaks ground in Queen Creek

More than a year after announcing its plans, Google Fiber has officially broken ground in Queen Creek. The company announced via social media this week that construction started this week. On Dec. 6, …
Property Taxes

Queen Creek council set to approve lower property tax rate

As the town approaches year three of its primary property tax freeze, the property tax rate is dropping again for Queen Creek homeowners. In keeping with the freeze, the Queen Creek Town Council is …
Neighbors

Boy thanks Queen Creek fire for life-saving measures

Queen Creek first responders recently received a visit and a thank you from a young man whose life they saved. In April, Queen Creek Fire & Medical Department crewmembers from engine 413 and …
Council

Queen Creek sets new goals with strategic plan

As part of developing the annual budget, town staff, under council’s direction, also sets a road map for achieving the town’s development goals. The corporate strategic plan includes five …
Education

Higley school board votes to place land disposition on November ballot 

The Higley Unified School District Governing Board will place a ballot measure before voters this November that would grant the district authority to sell, lease, or exchange a parcel of land it owns …
Education

Queen Creek Unified looks back on school year

The 2024-25 school year is in the history books and the Queen Creek Unified School District is looking back on its achievements. Many schools, students and teachers reached milestones this past …

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The Queen Creek Chamber of Commerce will be hosting the Second Annual Queen Creek Restaurant Week in August.

Queen Creek chamber gears up for Restaurant Week

Queen Creek Restaurant Week returns for a second year in August. Hosted by the Queen Creek Chamber of Commerce, Queen Creek Restaurant Week is set to take place Aug. 18-24. "Last year, over …
The aquatic center is open for Family Swim starting May 24.

Aquatic center in Queen Creek opens to families Saturday

Just in time for the Memorial Day weekend, Family Swim at the town’s Recreation & Aquatic Center’s water slides, lazy river, zero-depth entry pool and more starts on Saturday. …
Queen Creek officials and council members are hosting What’s Poppin’ in QC on June 3.

Queen Creek's 'Poppin'

Find out what’s popping in Queen Creek, while enjoying free popcorn. The town's annual What’s Poppin’ In QC event is set for next month. It runs from 5 to 7 p.m., June 3 …
The Crismon High School Theater Company's production of “Little Shop of Horrors” runs May 1-3.

Queen Creek’s Crismon High takes the stage

The Crismon High School Theater Company is hitting center stage with its upcoming production of “Little Shop of Horrors.” The production runs May 1-3 with tickets available at …
Attendees at Monster Truck Wars will get to see the Shark Attack.

Variety is the word for activities and events in May

Family outings are fun, but sometimes not everyone in the family wants to do the same thing. It’s good that Queen Creek has a variety of events to choose from in May. For those who like their …
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