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GCU alum finds purpose working with child abuse prevention nonprofit

By NW Valley Times | May 8, 2024

Paityn Reece, a recent graduate of Grand Canyon University (GCU), has found her calling in Childhelp, one of GCU’s newest community partners. As an eighth grader in Montana, Reece wrote an essay about a charity that supports victims of child abuse, a topic she was unfortunately familiar with. Her compelling essay won her grade's competition and led to a donation to Childhelp.

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Allison Lindsay, former Shadow Ridge High School softball player will compete with her collegiate team for the NCAA D2 Softball Championship

By NW Valley Times | May 8, 2024

Her team enters the tournament as a number six seed.

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U.S. Rep Candidate Masters: 'Arizona is going to break huge for Trump'

By NW Valley Times | May 7, 2024

Blake Masters, a Republican Congressional candidate for Arizona’s 8th District, has responded to a poll that shows former President Donald Trump leading President Joe Biden in Arizona. "Trump is dominating in the polls so much that the Democrats know their only chance is to imprison him. But even that won’t work, because Biden is just so unpopular," said Masters.

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AASA/ACT: How many Peoria Unified School District students failed their Math tests during 2022-23 school year?

By NW Valley Times | May 6, 2024

There were 18,324 Peoria Unified School District students who took the AASA/ACT Math test in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Arizona Department of Education.

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Job of the Week: Victim Assistance Coordinator

By NW Valley Times | May 6, 2024

The Peoria Police Department is currently seeking a Victim Assistance Coordinator to join their team. The position, which requires working 4 days per week for 10 hours per day, involves program development and management for the Victim Advocacy program.According to the job listing, the Victim Assistance Coordinator will be responsible for managing and training employees and volunteers who work directly with victims. The coordinator will also assist victims in finding resources and services to ensure they receive their constitutional and statutory rights. Additionally, the...

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Peoria Police Warn of Phone Scam

By NW Valley Times | May 6, 2024

Peoria Police is warning the public about a phone scam known as the "Phantom Hacker" targeting Senior Citizens and leading to significant financial losses. The scam operates in three phases involving imposters posing as tech support, financial representatives, and U.S. government officials.According to Peoria Police, the scam starts with a Tech Support Imposter contacting victims through various means and gaining remote access to their devices. A Financial Institution Imposter then convinces victims to transfer their money to a supposed "safe" account. Finally, a U.S....

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A New Book Club Romantics Will Love!

By NW Valley Times | May 6, 2024

A New Romantics Book Club has been announced to start this week at the Sunrise Mountain Library located at 21109 N. 98th Avenue. The club aims to bring together book enthusiasts who have a passion for romantic reads. The first meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, May 8 at 6 pm, where attendees are encouraged to bring their favorite romance book to discuss.The selected book for this month's meeting is "Part of Your World" by Abby Jimenez. Members of the book club and all romance book enthusiasts are invited to delve into this captivating story and share their thoughts...

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City Hall Hosts Lab Screening Events for the Community

By NW Valley Times | May 6, 2024

Peoria is hosting Healthwaves for a variety of lab screenings and allergy testing Tuesday, June 4, 2024 from 6:30 to 10:30 am at Peoria City Hall, 8401 W. Monroe Street, in the Pine room. View a complete list of screenings and pricing at www.healthwaves.com. To schedule an appointment, visit https://pickatime.com/cityofpeoriawellness. If you have questions, please call 480-968-1886.

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City of Peoria Announces Upcoming Council and Planning Commission Meetings

By NW Valley Times | May 6, 2024

The City of Peoria has announced the schedule for its upcoming City Council and Planning and Zoning Commission meetings.The next City Council meeting, scheduled for Tuesday, May 7 at 6 pm, will take place in the Peoria Council Chamber located at 8401 W. Monroe Street. Residents are encouraged to access meeting agendas and information on the city's official website at www.peoriaaz.gov/council. Those unable to attend in person can still participate by tuning in to the live broadcasts on Cox Channel 11, Facebook (www.facebook.com/CityofPeoriaAZ), or YouTube...

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City of Peoria Announces Tax Rates to Remain Unchanged for Fiscal Year 2025

By NW Valley Times | May 6, 2024

PEORIA, Ariz. (May 6, 2024) – The City of Peoria has announced that the total property tax rate for fiscal year 2025 is proposed to remain the same as the previous year at $1.44/$100 of assessed value. This rate comprises a primary rate of $0.29/$100 of assessed value and a secondary rate of $1.15/$100 of assessed value.City officials emphasized that any changes in individual tax bills are a result of assessed valuation changes in properties, clarifying that "The City Council only sets the property tax rate, while property assessment/valuations are prepared by the County...

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Peoria Unified School District: 56% of students failed their AASA/ACT Language Arts tests in 2022-23 school year

By NW Valley Times | May 5, 2024

There were 18,166 Peoria Unified School District students who took the AASA/ACT Language Arts test in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Arizona Department of Education.

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Which former NW Valley Times area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon May 6?

By NW Valley Times | May 5, 2024

These former NW Valley Times area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon May 6.

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NW Valley Times area weekly mass times

By NW Valley Times | May 4, 2024

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

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Kenyan native overcomes adversity to earn nursing degree from Grand Canyon University

By NW Valley Times | May 3, 2024

Jacqueline Nyakoe, a native of Kenya, arrived at the Grand Canyon University campus two hours before her graduation ceremony. Accompanied by her family, all dressed in "GCU" attire, she took a moment to explain to her children Ryan, 13, and Tahillah, 10, the significance of this milestone.

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Overcoming adversity: Sociology graduate's journey from homelessness to academic success

By NW Valley Times | May 3, 2024

Tanya Alegria, a recent graduate from Grand Canyon University, overcame a challenging past marked by homelessness and substance abuse to achieve her academic goals. Her life story was punctuated by the mantra, “Let your life preach louder than your lips,” as she received her degree at the Spring Commencement ceremony.

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Yavapai County cities: 1 company received an FDA inspection in April

By NW Valley Times | May 2, 2024

There was one company in a city associated with Yavapai County that received an FDA inspection in April, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Association.

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Josh Danaher shares personal journey during GCU Commencement address

By NW Valley Times | May 2, 2024

Josh Danaher, a former communications professor at Grand Canyon University (GCU), delivered an impactful Commencement address to online and cohort graduates. In his speech, he shared the story of his personal struggles with addiction and how he overcame them through curiosity, connection, and commitment.

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Lesko introduces the FAUCI Act to stop bureaucrats from profiting on official actions in healthcare industry

By NW Valley Times | May 2, 2024

U.S. Congresswoman Debbie Lesko has recently put forth the Fixing Administrations Unethical Corrupt Influence Act (FAUCI Act) in an effort to prevent former employees of covered health agencies from benefiting financially from their involvement in the development and research of drugs, biological products, or medical devices. The bill has also been introduced in the U.S. Senate by Senator J.D. Vance.Lesko emphasized the importance of rebuilding trust and transparency within government agencies, stating, "As we saw through the COVID-19 pandemic, there is a lot of distrust...

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Museum CEO earns doctoral degree after nine-year journey

By NW Valley Times | May 2, 2024

Dr. Chevy Humphrey, president and CEO of Chicago's Museum of Science and Industry, recently celebrated earning her doctoral degree at Grand Canyon University's Commencement. As the head of one of the most prominent science museums in the country, Humphrey is known for her passion for exhibits such as the "Blue Paradox" and "007 Science: Inventing the World of James Bond."

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5 companies in cities within Maricopa County received five inspections in April

By NW Valley Times | May 1, 2024

There were five companies in cities associated with Maricopa County that received five FDA inspections in April, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Association.