City of Mesa offical news http://www.mesanow.org/ Latest Mesa Arizona news from www.mesanow.org en-us Copyright 2026, City of Mesa, AZ. All rights reserved Mon, 15 Jun 2026 13:52:51 Mesa Library Hosts Local Author Book Fair Mon, 15 Jun 2026 08:52:00 City of Mesa, Arizona http://www.mesanow.org/news/public/article/3684 http://www.mesanow.org/news/public/article/3684 Mesa Public Library hosts a Local Author Book Fair on Saturday, June 20 from 10am to 1pm at Main Library, 64 E. 1st St. http://www.mesanow.org/modules/news/images/largeThumb.png Entertainment and Patriotic Programs Highlight Willmeng Arizona Celebration of Freedom Wed, 10 Jun 2026 15:25:00 City of Mesa, Arizona http://www.mesanow.org/news/public/article/3683 http://www.mesanow.org/news/public/article/3683 The Willmeng Arizona Celebration of Freedom is more than a fireworks show. Entertainment and patriotic programs will highlight the event July 4 inside and outside the Mesa Convention Center http://www.mesanow.org/remote/photos/15269m.jpg Mesa Asks You to be Monsoon Ready Wed, 10 Jun 2026 08:17:00 City of Mesa, Arizona http://www.mesanow.org/news/public/article/3682 http://www.mesanow.org/news/public/article/3682 Mesa asks you to be monsoon ready by having an emergency plan and a disaster kit and to check on elderly neighbors and family members http://www.mesanow.org/remote/photos/15262m.jpg Mesa's Gateway Library Wins Prestigious International Design Award Tue, 9 Jun 2026 10:01:00 City of Mesa, Arizona http://www.mesanow.org/news/public/article/3681 http://www.mesanow.org/news/public/article/3681 Mesa's Gateway Library has won a prestigious 2026 Library Interior Design Award from the International Interior Design Association and the American Library Association. The competition recognizes excellence in library interior design http://www.mesanow.org/remote/photos/15245m.jpg Drone Show and Expanded Military Display Added to Willmeng Arizona Celebration of Freedom on July 4 Wed, 3 Jun 2026 08:41:00 City of Mesa, Arizona http://www.mesanow.org/news/public/article/3680 http://www.mesanow.org/news/public/article/3680 The Willmeng Arizona Celebration of Freedom on July 4 will add new attractions, including a patriotic drone show and an expanded military showcase, as part of Mesa's America250 celebration http://www.mesanow.org/remote/photos/15235m.jpg Sign Up for Mesa Library Summer Reading Program Tue, 26 May 2026 10:16:00 City of Mesa, Arizona http://www.mesanow.org/news/public/article/3678 http://www.mesanow.org/news/public/article/3678 You can sign up now for the Mesa Library Summer Reading Program, June 1 through June 20, which encourages people to read for at least 20 minutes a day http://www.mesanow.org/remote/photos/15225m.jpg Statement Regarding Falcon Field Airport Landing Fee Litigation Thu, 21 May 2026 13:49:00 City of Mesa, Arizona http://www.mesanow.org/news/public/article/3676 http://www.mesanow.org/news/public/article/3676 The City of Mesa has been named in a federal lawsuit filed by 2 flight schools challenging implementation of landing fees at Falcon Field Airport. The City believes the lawsuit lacks legal merit and does not justify delaying the landing fee program http://www.mesanow.org/modules/news/images/largeThumb.png Mesa Public Library Hosts Writer in Residence Office Hours and Workshops Wed, 20 May 2026 11:52:00 City of Mesa, Arizona http://www.mesanow.org/news/public/article/3675 http://www.mesanow.org/news/public/article/3675 Mesa Public Library is hosting local author Oscar Mancinas as its newest Writer in Residence. He will have office hours and host workshops for emerging and experienced writers at the Main Library http://www.mesanow.org/remote/photos/15220m.jpg Volunteers Needed for Willmeng Arizona Celebration of Freedom on July 4 Tue, 19 May 2026 10:17:00 City of Mesa, Arizona http://www.mesanow.org/news/public/article/3673 http://www.mesanow.org/news/public/article/3673 Volunteers are needed for the 2026 Willmeng Arizona Celebration of Freedom on July 4 at the Mesa Convention Center campus http://www.mesanow.org/remote/photos/15207m.jpg Mesa Public Library Offers Free AI Learning Resources and Classes Mon, 18 May 2026 11:15:00 City of Mesa, Arizona http://www.mesanow.org/news/public/article/3671 http://www.mesanow.org/news/public/article/3671 Mesa Public Library will be offering free AI learning resources and classes http://www.mesanow.org/modules/news/images/largeThumb.png Arizona Athletic Grounds Selected as Team Base Camp Training Site for Turkiye Men's National Team During FIFA World Cup 2026 Thu, 14 May 2026 11:32:00 City of Mesa, Arizona http://www.mesanow.org/news/public/article/3670 http://www.mesanow.org/news/public/article/3670 Arizona Athletic Grounds in Mesa has been selected as the official Team Base Camp training site for the Turkiye Men's National Team during the FIFA World Cup 2026 http://www.mesanow.org/remote/photos/15201m.jpg Mesa Pools Open May 23 Wed, 13 May 2026 10:12:00 City of Mesa, Arizona http://www.mesanow.org/news/public/article/3669 http://www.mesanow.org/news/public/article/3669 All City of Mesa pools will open for the season on Saturday, May 23 and stay open daily through July 18. Some aquatic complexes will be open longer http://www.mesanow.org/remote/photos/15189m.jpg Mesa Opens Respite Center and Cooling Centers to Offer Heat Relief Tue, 12 May 2026 11:38:00 City of Mesa, Arizona http://www.mesanow.org/news/public/article/3668 http://www.mesanow.org/news/public/article/3668 Mesa is working with community partners to open a day respite center, cooling centers and hydration stations to provide heat relief http://www.mesanow.org/modules/news/images/largeThumb.png Mesa Animal Control Reminds Residents to Keep Pets Safe in the Heat Mon, 11 May 2026 07:03:00 City of Mesa, Arizona http://www.mesanow.org/news/public/article/3667 http://www.mesanow.org/news/public/article/3667 With triple digit temperatures coming soon, the City of Mesa and Mesa Animal Control are reminding residents to protect their pets as the thermometer rises in Arizona. The heat can affect pets in many ways, from causing dehydration to burning their skin and paws. http://www.mesanow.org/modules/news/images/largeThumb.png City of Mesa Launches New and Improved SelectMesa.com to Better Serve Businesses, Entrepreneurs, Site Selectors and Developers Wed, 6 May 2026 13:51:00 City of Mesa, Arizona http://www.mesanow.org/news/public/article/3665 http://www.mesanow.org/news/public/article/3665 Mesa's Office of Economic Development has launched SelectMesa.com, an enhanced website to better serve businesses, entrepreneurs, site selectors and developers http://www.mesanow.org/modules/news/images/largeThumb.png Mesa Hydration Donation Campaign Off to Strong Start to Save Lives Tue, 5 May 2026 13:37:00 City of Mesa, Arizona http://www.mesanow.org/news/public/article/3664 http://www.mesanow.org/news/public/article/3664 Mesa's 20th Annual Hydration Donation Campaign is underway to provide bottles of water to people in need during the extreme summer heat. The goal is to collect 500,000 bottles through online cash donations and donated cases of water http://www.mesanow.org/remote/photos/15169m.jpg Mesa Electric Smart Peaks Conserves Energy and Costs Mon, 4 May 2026 13:52:00 City of Mesa, Arizona http://www.mesanow.org/news/public/article/3663 http://www.mesanow.org/news/public/article/3663 Mesa Electric Smart Peaks is a voluntary program that helps customers with smart thermostats cut their electricity use during periods of high demand, conserving energy and costs http://www.mesanow.org/modules/news/images/largeThumb.png Mesa Arts Center Unveils 2026-2027 Performing Live Season Tue, 28 Apr 2026 15:18:00 City of Mesa, Arizona http://www.mesanow.org/news/public/article/3661 http://www.mesanow.org/news/public/article/3661 Mesa Arts Center unveils its 2026-2027 Performing Live Season. Tickets go on sale to the public on May 8 at noon http://www.mesanow.org/modules/news/images/largeThumb.png Mesa’s Momentum on Display in Mayor Freeman’s 2026 State of the City Thu, 23 Apr 2026 11:23:00 City of Mesa, Arizona http://www.mesanow.org/news/public/article/3656 http://www.mesanow.org/news/public/article/3656 In his 2026 State of the City address, Mayor Mark Freeman reinforced Mesas strength and outlined a clear vision focused on accountability, opportunity and long-term stability, framed by the principles of being Built on Tradition, Built for Opportunity, Built Together, and Built to Last. http://www.mesanow.org/remote/photos/15139m.jpg Mesa Provides Summer Energy Assistance for Eligible Mesa Electric Customers Thu, 16 Apr 2026 07:35:00 City of Mesa, Arizona http://www.mesanow.org/news/public/article/3651 http://www.mesanow.org/news/public/article/3651 Eligible Mesa Electric customers could save up to $70 on electric bills this summer with the City's Summer Electric Assistance program, which is accepting applications on a first-come, first-served basis for residential customers who demonstrate a financial need http://www.mesanow.org/modules/news/images/largeThumb.png Application Period Opens for Mesa College Promise Mon, 23 Mar 2026 10:24:00 City of Mesa, Arizona http://www.mesanow.org/news/public/article/3638 http://www.mesanow.org/news/public/article/3638 Mesa Community College has started accepting online applications through June 22 for the Mesa College Promise program for the 2026-2027 academic year. The program covers 2 years of tuition and fees at MCC for eligible 2026 Mesa high school graduates and eligible Mesa residents who are 25 or older http://www.mesanow.org/modules/news/images/largeThumb.png City of Mesa Primary Election Called Tue, 10 Feb 2026 13:53:00 City of Mesa, Arizona http://www.mesanow.org/news/public/article/3620 http://www.mesanow.org/news/public/article/3620 Mesa City Council has called a Primary Election for July 21, 2026 for the purpose of electing Councilmembers in Districts 4, 5 and 6 http://www.mesanow.org/modules/news/images/largeThumb.png