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Top 10 Queen Creek Independent stories of 2025

The owners of The Perch Brewery were joined by town and Queen Creek Chamber of Commerce officials as they recently broke ground on their new location in the Downtown Core.

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With 2026 just making its debut, here’s a look back at the top stories in Queen Creek for 2025.

Residents ready to oppose rezoning if Queen Creek annexes land

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