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Kim Dowers

SRP-ASU Collaboration Gauges Benefits of Forest Restoration

SRP and Arizona State University have developed a new approach for estimating the water benefits of forest thinning treatments by creating a model that is being recognized as a leading-edge method for analyzing forest thinning’s impacts on water. After a wildfire, rainfall washes ash and debris into rivers and reservoirs.

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Kim Dowers

Valley Taproom Celebrates Grand Opening

QUEEN CREEK, AZ – Valley Taproom celebrated their grand opening on Thursday, May 9th. In attendance included Queen Creek Chamber of Commerce, local business owners, Valley Taproom owner Donald Greenberg and staff. Valley Taproom is located at 25166 S Ellsworth Rd A101, on the Northwest corner of Ellsworth and Riggs

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Kim Dowers

QCUSD Announces Name for New Elementary School

Queen Creek, Ariz.- Queen Creek Unified School District (QCUSD) is excited to announce the name of their newest elementary school, Mountain Trail Academy. The QCUSD’s Governing Board voted to approve the name during their last board meeting. “I want to thank the Governing Board Subcommittee for their research, input, and

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Kim Dowers

Vestar Announces Phase 2 Groundbreaking for Vineyard Towne Center

Development Milestones Indicate Project Progressing Towards Fall 2025 Completion Date (QUEEN CREEK, Ariz.) – Vestar, is pleased to announce a development update at Vineyard Towne Center, the newest ground-up retail destination in Queen Creek. On May 20th, Vestar will break ground on Phase 2 of construction, featuring anchor tenant Target, marking significant progress towards its

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