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Earlier this week, Thompson Thrift held a groundbreaking ceremony for the first phase of the 1-million-square-foot Germann Commerce Center in Queen Creek.
Developer breaks ground on industrial site in Queen Creek
Earlier this week, Thompson Thrift, a real estate development company, held a groundbreaking ceremony for the first phase of the 1-million-square-foot Germann Commerce Center in Queen … more
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Jack Barnes Elementary in the Queen Creek Unified School District has been named an A+ School of Excellence.
Queen Creek school gets an A+
Jack Barnes Elementary in the Queen Creek Unified School District is now an A+ School of Excellence. This recognition is the highest state-level award granted by the Arizona Educational … more
Powerball tickets sold in Queen Creek, Sun City produce profits
No one hit the major Powerball jackpot Monday night, but ticket buyers in Queen Creek and Sun City still had a nice evening. A ticket sold at the Ventura Market Chevron, 2528 E. Copper Mine Road, … more
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Fiddler Ryan McKasson will be performing in “St. Patrick’s Day in Ireland” at 7 p.m., Saturday, March 18 at the Queen Creek Performing Arts Center.
St. Patrick’s show coming to Queen Creek
Queen Creek is the only stop in the Valley for the limited West Coast tour of “St. Patrick’s Day in Ireland.” The event takes place at 7 p.m., Saturday, March 18 at the Queen … more
The Dog House, a dog grooming service, received a one-year lease renewal from the Queen Creek Town Council.
Queen Creek council renews dog groomer’s lease of town building
The Queen Creek Town Council has agreed to a one-year lease renewal for a dog grooming service. Approval to renew The Dog House’s lease took place at the council’s Feb. 15 meeting. The … more
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Permanent Fire Station 5 is located at 245 W. Combs Road.
Private air ambulance service to house crew at Queen Creek fire station
BannerAir’s three-person crew will soon be sharing housing with Queen Creek’s fire department on a temporary basis after a recent approval by Queen Creek Town … more
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Operation Southern Shield begins Monday, Feb. 20.
Pinal County deputies join DPS troopers for Operation Southern Shield
The Arizona Department of Public Safety begins an operation today, Feb. 20, to target hazardous driving violations and conduct commercial motor vehicle inspections on two interstate highways. The … more
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Sen. Jake Hoffman, R-Queen Creek, speaks earlier this year at the Arizona Capitol.
Queen Creek senator stands by health director vetting
Sen. Jake Hoffman said a committee he leads “did exactly what we said we would do” while questioning Gov. Katie Hobbs’ pick to direct the Arizona Department of Health. The Senate … more
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Schnepf Farms offers tourists a place to have an agricultural experience, as well as some fun.
Tourism efforts in Queen Creek begin to grow
Queen Creek is only 34 years old, and for most of those years it was a small town surrounded by agriculture. Fast forward to just five years ago and the town’s population has skyrocketed. … more
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Spring Into QC will be held from 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Saturday, March 25 at Mansel Carter Oasis Park, 19535 E. Appleby Road.
Queen Creek’s signature spring event set for March 25
It’s almost time for Queen Creek’s annual signature spring event, “Spring Into QC.” Presented by Rodeo Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, and Ram, an Earnhardt Dealership, Spring … more
Queen Creek Medical & Fire Department Chief Vance Gray began working for Queen Creek in 2014. Here he stands with the town’s antique fire truck.
Meet Your Neighbor: QCFMD Chief Vance Gray
Vance Gray began his career in 1989 as a firefighter with the Rural Metro Fire Department and was one of the original 20 municipal fire personnel hired when the town of Gilbert began its own fire … more
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The Arizona Senate is debating a bill that deals with whether Maricopa County voters will get a chance to extend a half-cent sales tax for transportation projects, including mass transit, for another 20 years.
Queen Creek, Sun City Republicans clash over transportation funding
PHOENIX – Republican state senators representing Sun City and Queen Creek have different ideas about transportation funding. A debate on SB 1122 deals with whether Maricopa County voters … more
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The  Valley's premier business senior health and lifestyle expo will be held at Sun Lakes Country Club, 25601 E. Sun Lakes Blvd., from 4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 15.
Senior Expo set for Feb. 15 in East Valley
Join the Independent Newsmedia staff and dozens of vendors at the Chandler Senior Expo on Wednesday, Feb. 15. The  Valley's premier business senior health and lifestyle expo will be held at … more

After living in Queen Creek for about five years, entrepreneur Jimmy Silva has finally gotten the opportunity to open a business in his hometown.
Meet Your Business: Jimmy Silva and UPS Store
After living in Queen Creek for about five years, entrepreneur Jimmy Silva has finally gotten the opportunity to open a business in his hometown. Silva owns UPS Store 7576 at the Queen Creek … more
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The Queen Creek Unified School District is hosting a teacher job fair from 4-7 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 22 at the QCUSD District Office, 20217 E. Chandler Heights Road.
Queen Creek district holds teacher job fair
The Queen Creek Unified School District is hiring teachers. The district is hosting a job fair from 4-7 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 22 at the QCUSD District Office, 20217 E. Chandler Heights … more
The 2023 Roots N’ Boots Queen Creek rodeo takes place March 15-23 at the Horseshoe Park & Equestrian Centre at 20464 E. Riggs Road.
Roots N’ Boots returns to Queen Creek
Get ready for the 2023 Roots N’ Boots Queen Creek rodeo March 15-23. The event takes place at the Horseshoe Park & Equestrian Centre at 20464 E. Riggs Road. The event is organized by the … more
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The Fourth Annual Florence Music Fest will take place March 10-11 at the Charles Whitlow Rodeo Grounds, 11608 AZ-79.
Get ready for the 2023 Florence Music Fest
The Fourth Annual Florence Music Fest is back, but this time it’s at a new location. The festival will take place March 10-11 at the Charles Whitlow Rodeo Grounds, 11608 AZ-79. For the … more
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The Shea Homes Good Life Festival returns for a 12th year on Saturday, March 25 and Sunday, March 26 at Schnepf Farms.
12th Annual Good Life Festival comes to Queen Creek in March
The Shea Homes Good Life Festival Presented by Subaru returns for a 12th year on Saturday, March 25 and Sunday, March 26 at Schnepf Farms. Headlining the first day of the event will be the rock band Kansas, who … more
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Spring registration for Queen Creek recreation classes now open
Registration for the town of Queen Creek’s spring session of recreation classes for residents is now open. Registration for non-residents will open Monday, Feb. 13. The complete catalog of … more
Jaime Castillo, a clinical social worker, therapist and the founder clinical director of Find Your Shine Therapy in Tempe.
Castillo: Help your teen make good choices
Many parents I work with will attest that having meaningful conversations with their teens can be challenging, especially when it’s a tough topic, like conversations about mental health or … more
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Sen. Janae Shamp, R-Surprise, voted to reject Gov. Katie Hobbs' nominee to lead the state's health department.
Surprise, Buckeye, Queen Creek Republicans reject Hobbs' health director pick
PHOENIX – A committee has recommended Gov. Katie Hobbs’ pick to head the Department of Health Services be rejected by the Arizona Senate. more
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The Salad and Go in San Tan Valley opened Saturday, Feb.4, and is located at 1754 W. Hunt Highway.
Salad and Go opens in San Tan Valley, Glendale
A drive-thru salad chain has further expanded in the Valley. The company has opened its first location in the San Tan Valley, as well as a second location in Glendale, according to a press … more
Queen Creek High School students take part in Early Childhood Education CTE courses.
Queen Creek schools recognize CTE Month
February is Career and Technical Education, or CTE, month. CTE programs are designed to engage students in relevant experiences to help prepare them for a competitive workforce. According to a … more
Anna Van Hoek (third from left) speaks at the Higley USD Governing Board meeting Feb. 8 about the district posting questions and answers relating to consent agenda items.
Higley USD board scrutinizing routine items
Consent agenda, where routine items go to get passed quickly and without discussion by governing bodies, is getting more scrutiny from the newly formed Higley USD Governing Board.  more
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Central Arizona College to host poetry contest
Each year, the Central Arizona College Learning Support Department holds a poetry contest in celebration of the contributions of African Americans. This year the theme for the Black History Poetry … more
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