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Queen Creek council to decide on water rate hike

The Queen Creek Town Council will soon be settling the question of a proposed 15% water rate hike for residents. At its upcoming Wednesday, July 16 meeting, the council will be holding a public …
QCUSD

Queen Creek Unified board adopts district budget

The Queen Creek Unified School District’s nearly $121 million budget for the 2025-26 school year has been approved by the governing board in a unanimous vote. At its meeting on Tuesday, the …
Business

Queen Creek hot sauce company launches chatbot

Salce, Queen Creek’s own small-batch hot sauce company has launched its Salce Recipe Chatbot. The chatbot, now live at https://getsalce.com/recipes , allows users to type in an ingredient, …
QCPD

Missing elderly Queen Creek man found dead

An elderly man reported missing in Queen Creek over the weekend has been found dead. Terry Flickinger, 72, was last seen on July 1 at about 10 p.m. in the area of Sossaman Road and Sundance …
Little League

Queen Creek Little League teams go to state

Another youth sports league in town is sending teams to a state championship. Queen Creek Little League has two of its all-star teams set to compete in the Little League Baseball State …
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QCUSD

Queen Creek Unified proposes $120M budget

The Queen Creek Unified School District governing board meets Tuesday to vote on an nearly $121 million budget for the 2025-26 school year. Residents are invited to attend the budget’s public …
Business

Queen Creek surveys residents on favorite steakhouses

In response to frequent feedback from Queen Creek residents who want a sit-down steakhouse, the town launched a social media campaign to determine what steak restaurants are popular — and the …
ARIZONA ROADS

Mesa, Queen Creek lawmakers have different fuel, electric vehicle tax ideas

Sen. David Farnsworth, R-Mesa, left, chatting on the Senate floor earlier this session with Sen. Jake Hoffman, R-Queen Creek. (Howard Fischer/Capitol Media Services/File photo) PHOENIX - He's …
Neighbors

‘A social butterfly’: Remembering a special needs student and social director at Queen Creek High

Connor Povar wasn’t expected to live long after his birth. He did and will now be long remembered by those whose lives he touched. “Connor was born with hydrocephalus, which is water on …
Honor

Queen Creek staff member heads state economic group

Queen Creek’s downtown development manager has been selected as the new president of a statewide economic development organization. Jennifer Lindley now heads the executive committee of …
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Holiday

Queen Creek fire advises proper disposal of fireworks

While most of the fireworks will go off on the Fourth of July, the sale and use of legal consumer fireworks runs through July 6. And the Queen Creek Fire & Medical Department is reminding …
Water

Queen Creek receives grants to improve water efficiency

The town is implementing two programs to encourage turf conversion in homes and water-efficient technology in non-residential properties. The town recently approved contracts accepting grant awards …
Development

Construction on $120M The Switchyard in Queen Creek begins

Construction is set to begin Thursday on The Switchyard, a $120 million multi-use project located on the northeast corner of Ellsworth Loop and Ocotillo Road. The first phase of construction …
Recycling Center

Queen Creek recycling center moving

Queen Creek’s recycling center has found a new home. The Queen Creek Town Council recently approved creating and funding the relocation of the Community Recycling Center. The center is …
Fourth of July

Celebrate July 4 in Queen Creek and beyond

Queen Creek residents looking for somewhere to celebrate July 4 have many options in town and throughout the southeast Valley. The just opened Queen Creek Recreation & Aquatic Center is hosting …
Pool Safety

San Tan Valley families receive pool fence from nonprofit

Child Crisis Arizona has awarded seven pool fences to families across the southeast Valley, including San Tan Valley. For the last four years, Child Crisis Arizona has partnered with SRP, State …

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Queen Creek will be hosting its 4th of July Splash Bash at the Recreation and Aquatic Center.

Celebrate the 4th in and around Queen Creek

The biggest holiday of the summer is coming fast and Queen Creek residents looking for somewhere to celebrate July 4 have many options in town and throughout the southeast Valley. The just opened …
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 …
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