by Craig McFarland, Mayor of Casa Grande The holidays always inspire me to reflect on things – What was good this year? What was not? What did we accomplish this year? What did we not? And all the while, I’m always remembering our growing horizon! I have been in office for one year, and I’ve … Read More…
by Jon Thompson, Mayor, City of Coolidge As the holiday season approaches, I wanted to take time this month to discuss an issue that I feel is very important. Nearly 40,000 people in 2016 died in the U.S. due to motor vehicle-related accidents. The National Safety Council estimates this number is one of the highest … Read More…
CASA GRANDE, AZ – The City of Casa Grande Community Services Department and Casa Grande Main Street invite the community to take part in the Halloween Family Fright Night event. This event is sure to provide frightful fun for the whole family! The annual event takes place on Halloween night, Tuesday, October 31 from 6:00 pm … Read More…
by Helen Neuharth, President/CEO, Greater Casa Grande Chamber of Commerce Do you think leadership is only for other people? If you do, then consider this – those who want to make a difference can – no matter how large or small – and when they do, they are leaders. Leadership has to come from individuals, … Read More…
by Rina Rien, Director, Casa Grande Main Street As most of us reach our breaking point with monsoon storms and air conditioning-induced lethargy, take heart in knowing fall is just around the corner, and there is local fun in your historic downtown. We’ll kick off the season on Friday, Oct. 13 with an encore of … Read More…
by Jon Thompson, Mayor, City of Coolidge One of the reasons I enjoy writing these articles is the ability to talk about the exciting changes happening all around the City of Coolidge. Many of our streets in the downtown area are being repaved. The revitalization adds improvements to the look and feel of our growing … Read More…
by Helen Neuharth, President/CEO, Greater Casa Grande Chamber of Commerce We have recently had several high school and college graduations and elementary school promotions, but it is never too soon to remind everyone of a program that will assist educators in the classroom. The program I have mentioned before and am mentioning again in this … Read More…
Plan drives toward November ballot by Harold Christ, President/CEO Pinal Partnership An innovative and comprehensive transportation plan for Pinal County will go to the voters after the Pinal County Board of Supervisors unanimously voted to place the measure on the November 2017 ballot. The transportation package would raise the Pinal County sales tax by one-half … Read More…
CASA GRANDE, AZ – The City of Casa Grande’s Finance Department is the proud recipient of the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award from the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) for the 19th year. In order to receive this award, a governmental entity must meet several nationally recognized guidelines for effective budget … Read More…
New unit expected to open on Tuesday, July 25 CASA GRANDE, Ariz. (Jun. 27, 2017) – Banner Casa Grande Medical Center is having a baby shower! Casa Grande residents are invited for a chance to see the hospital’s new Women & Infant Services unit on Saturday, July 22 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., 1800 … Read More…