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News from February 2024

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How much did farmers in Maricopa County receive in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021?

By NW Valley Times | Feb 22, 2024

Farms in Maricopa County received $31,879,675 in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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Providence Place at Glencroft Q4 2023’s 2nd largest nursing home in Maricopa County

By NW Valley Times | Feb 22, 2024

With an overall rating of one, Providence Place at Glencroft was the second largest nursing home in Maricopa County during the fourth quarter of 2023.

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Who owned Peoria Post Acute and Rehabilitation in Q4 2023?

By NW Valley Times | Feb 22, 2024

Owned by Bandera Healthcare, LLC since Jan. 31, 2018, Peoria Post Acute and Rehabilitation boasted an overall rating of five in the fourth quarter of 2023.

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Sen. Shamp: 'Law enforcement is overwhelmed by the chaos created by Biden's open border policies'

By NW Valley TImes News Service | Feb 22, 2024

Sen. Janae Shamp (R-Surprise) said her border security bill that passed the Senate this week would give sheriff's and law enforcement the "resources and support" to deal with illegal aliens coming across the Arizona-Mexico U.S. Border.

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City of Peoria Announces Road Work Notices for 3/5-3/6

By NW Valley Times | Feb 22, 2024

The City of Peoria has released information regarding upcoming road work notices scheduled for March 5th and 6th. According to the City of Peoria Streets Division, "On Tuesday and Wednesday, March 5 – 6, from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day, the southbound 75th Avenue to eastbound Olive Road Access Road will be CLOSED while crews conduct concrete repairs in this area."The road work is part of a larger project currently being undertaken by the City of Peoria Streets Division and its contractor. The project involves concrete repairs on Olive Avenue from 67th Avenue to just...

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FitFest shows off surging GCU Fitness

By NW Valley Times | Feb 22, 2024

Seniors Sophie Kalinke and Zulema Gomez were at the forefront of showcasing the success of GCU Fitness during FitFest at Grand Canyon University. Gomez, after leading a spin class with Kalinke, expressed her enthusiasm, stating, “It’s a good way to take stress off, especially in college. I feel like it helps me be a happier person.”The event highlighted the popularity of spin classes offered by GCU Fitness, with up to 500 students participating in group fitness classes each week at various campus locations. Matt Lamb, director of Campus Recreation, emphasized the...

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A look at Life Care Center of North Glendale, a nursing home in Glendale, Arizona

By NW Valley Times | Feb 21, 2024

Life Care Center of North Glendale was one of the 67 for-profit facility nursing homes in Maricopa County, Arizona in the fourth quarter of 2023, and had an overall rating of three.

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Largest nursing home in Maricopa County as of Q4 2023

By NW Valley Times | Feb 21, 2024

Immanuel Campus of Care, the largest nursing home in Maricopa County, aided an average of 179.4 residents per day during the fourth quarter of 2023.

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Free Music in March concerts return next month

By NW Valley Times | Feb 21, 2024

The popular series ‘Music in March’ is set to return to Peoria’s Paloma Community Park next month. The concerts, scheduled for March 3, 10, 17, and 24 from 4 to 6 pm each Sunday, will feature a different musical genre each week. Local musicians will take the stage to entertain the audience in a beautiful outdoor setting.Among the artists lined up for this year's event are Velvet Road, Lisa Hightower, Pete Pancrazi, and Desert Dixie. Velvet Road, a Phoenix band known for their unique blend of Pop, Country, and Rock ‘N’ Roll, will kick off the series on March 3. Lisa...

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GCU handles bulk for doctoral transfer

By NW Valley Times | Feb 21, 2024

Yvonne Schneider found a rebirth at GCU's College of Doctoral Studies. Schneider, who transitioned from another university, expressed her dissatisfaction with her previous institution, stating, “I just felt I was getting nowhere, and their dissertation courses, I feel, didn't prepare me.”After transferring to Grand Canyon University (GCU) as a bulk transfer student, Schneider was thrilled to have 27 credits transferred, which was more than any other university had offered her. She remarked, “I was extremely blessed to get the maximum number of credits to transfer over...

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Maricopa County Nursing Homes: Who’s behind Lake Pleasant Post Acute Rehabilitation Center?

By NW Valley Times | Feb 20, 2024

Lake Pleasant Post Acute Rehabilitation Center was one of the 67 for-profit facility nursing homes in Maricopa County, Arizona in the fourth quarter of 2023, and had an overall rating of five.

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How many white students were enrolled in Peoria Unified School District schools in 2022-23 school year?

By NW Valley Times | Feb 20, 2024

There were 17,506 white students were enrolled in Peoria Unified School District schools in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Arizona Department of Education.

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Peoria City Council Approves Development Agreement for Amkor Technology’s Semiconductor Facility

By NW Valley Times | Feb 20, 2024

The Peoria City Council has given the green light to a Development Agreement with Amkor Technology, paving the way for the establishment of a cutting-edge semiconductor packaging and test campus in the city. The agreement, approved at a recent council meeting, will see Amkor making a significant investment in Peoria, creating 2,000 new local jobs.Mayor Jason Beck expressed his pride in Peoria's involvement in expanding semiconductor manufacturing in the United States, stating, "Amkor is a great partner that will bring high-quality jobs and products to our community." Giel...

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Horizon Post Acute and Rehabilitation Center: 4-star nursing home in Maricopa County

By NW Valley Times | Feb 19, 2024

Horizon Post Acute and Rehabilitation Center was one of the 67 for-profit facility nursing homes in Maricopa County, Arizona in the fourth quarter of 2023, and had an overall rating of four.

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Freedom Plaza Care Center, a for-profit facility, had a rating of 5 in Q4 2023

By NW Valley Times | Feb 18, 2024

Freedom Plaza Care Center was one of the 67 for-profit facility nursing homes in Maricopa County, Arizona in the fourth quarter of 2023, and had an overall rating of five.

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Which former NW Valley Times area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Feb. 19?

By NW Valley Times | Feb 18, 2024

These former NW Valley Times area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Feb. 19.

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NW Valley Times area weekly mass times

By NW Valley Times | Feb 17, 2024

The following parishes in the NW Valley Times coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Sen. Shamp: Organizations linked to countries that are 'direct, serious threats to the United States have ‘no business owning or renting land’ in Arizona

By Curt Mercadante | Feb 17, 2024

Sen. Janae Shamp (R-Surprise) said that organizations linked to countries that are determined to be “direct, serous threats to the United States” have “no business owning or renting land” in Arizona.

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Boswell Transitional Care of Cascadia: 4-star nursing home in Maricopa County

By NW Valley Times | Feb 17, 2024

Owned by Cascadia Arizona Operations, LLC since June 14, 2022, Boswell Transitional Care of Cascadia boasted an overall rating of four in the fourth quarter of 2023.

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Bella Vita Health and Rehabilitation Center, a for-profit facility, had a rating of 5 in Q4 2023

By NW Valley Times | Feb 16, 2024

Owned by Bandera Healthcare, LLC since Oct. 11, 2006, Bella Vita Health and Rehabilitation Center boasted an overall rating of five in the fourth quarter of 2023.