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Motorcycle safety class set for Surprise Stadium lot

The Surprise Police Department is hosting an upcoming motorcycle safety class.
Business

NW Valley Chamber to host networking breakfast at OUAZ

The Northwest Valley Chamber of Commerce is preparing another chamber academy and networking event at Ottawa University-Arizona.
Sponsored Content

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Opinion

FAFSA is open: New tools and resources to help Arizona students secure their future

The biggest barrier to higher education isn’t ability — it’s affordability. But for Arizona students, there’s a powerful tool that can help bridge that gap: the Free …
MUSIC

Vocal ensembles to perform in Wickenburg

The 14 voices of Brigham Young University’s a cappella groups Noteworthy and Vocal Point will make their debut at the Del E. Webb Center for the Performing Arts, 1090 S. Vulture Mine Road, 7:30 …
Jobs

Surprise offers lifeguard training for summer

The city of Surprise is looking for new members of its aquatics team.
Business

Benevilla brings back Dinner in the Desert fundraiser

Surprise-based Benevilla announced plans for its signature fundraising event, Dinner in the Desert.
Opinions

Letters: Reader has concerns about Surprise master planned community

I was disappointed to read the online article at Surprise Independent, announcing plans for a new master-planned community at the southeast corner of Lone Mountain Road and Pat Tillman Boulevard.
Education

DEF makes scholarship money available in Surprise

The Dysart Education Foundation announced that college scholarship applications are now being accepted through March 15.
Opinion

Arizonans should prepare now for winter storms if they haven’t already

While this week’s winter storm may mean light chances of snow in Arizona’s high country, the colder temperatures and high winds are a good reminder to make sure you are ready for whatever …

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OPINIONS WITH CIVILITY
I was an 18-year-old high-schooler when I started Mesquite Fresh Street Mex with my older brother, Nas, in 2015. I had many side hustles as a child, one being a job at Little Caesar’s when I …
I hope you all had a wonderful holiday season. I look forward to being your District 2 Council representative.
After a decade of pushing back the deadline for Americans to get a Real ID or passport or risk being banned from airline flights, May 7 may be enforcement day . Or not. “The Real ID …
Community

Sock, blanket drive warms the needy in Surprise

Wyyerd Fiber organized a holiday sock and blanket drive, resulting in the collection of 535 pairs of socks and 86 blankets in support of the Benevilla Home Services Program.
WEST VALLEY PREPS

The 2024 All West Valley Preps flag football team

Now that 11 of 23 West Valley Preps schools play flag football, we’ve put together the first All West Valley Preps flag football team. Note these positions may not be the exact role each …
Public Safety

Man arrested in shooting of teen boy in Surprise

Surprise police arrested a 21-year-old man on suspicion of a shooting that injured one teen boy in a neighborhood near 140th Avenue and Greenway Road.
Subscriber Exclusive

Surprise says hello to new city council

It’s not every Surprise City Council meeting that brings out a standing room only crowd.
Recreation

Surprise soccer field receives top recognition

The Sports Field Managers Association has named The Fields at Countryside the Soccer Field of the Year.
The Arts HQ Gallery announced the opening of the “IMPRINT: African Americans in the Arts” exhibit, featuring the works of local Black artists from Arizona and celebrating their rich cultural contributions and impact on the art world in general and in the West Valley specifically.

Arts HQ exhibit to honor Black artists

The Arts HQ Gallery announced the opening of the “IMPRINT: African Americans in the Arts” exhibit.
The West Valley Amateur Radio Club will be hosting its Winter Field Day, an annual event for ham radio enthusiasts on the last full weekend of January at the Surprise Regional Library.

Club hosting ham radio Field Day in Surprise

The West Valley Amateur Radio Club will be hosting its Winter Field Day, an annual event for ham radio enthusiasts at the Surprise Regional Library.
The Vista Center for the Arts in Surprise.

Results for Vista study discussed at next Surprise arts meeting

Surprise officials will give their first public presentation of a feasibility study of The Vista Center for the Arts at tonight's Arts and Cultural Advisory Commission meeting.
The Grand Music Club is tackling the blues in its latest offering to start the new year.

Grand Music Club bringing the blues to Surprise in January

The Grand Music Club is tackling the blues in its latest offering to start the new year.
Children's entertainment is part of the Sunday in the Park events at Mark Coronado Park in Surprise.

Sunday in the Park events returning to Surprise park

The city of Surprise is bringing back its Sunday in the Park events this winter.
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