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All rights reserved Tue, 28 Oct 2025 10:49:06 Halloween Boo Brings Festive Fun to Mesa Public Library Branches Thu, 23 Oct 2025 12:32:00 City of Mesa, Arizona http://www.mesanow.org/news/public/article/3566 http://www.mesanow.org/news/public/article/3566 Mesa Public Library invites families to join in the Halloween fun at Halloween Boo, a special series of events for preschoolers and their families at all four Mesa Public Library locations. http://www.mesanow.org/remote/photos/14639m.jpg Mesa Public Library Launches Mesa Reads Together: A Community-Wide Reading Event Tue, 21 Oct 2025 12:30:00 City of Mesa, Arizona http://www.mesanow.org/news/public/article/3565 http://www.mesanow.org/news/public/article/3565 Mesa Public Library invites the community to participate in Mesa Reads Together, the Citys first-ever community-wide reading initiative that brings residents together around a shared story. This years selected title is The Midnight Library by Matt Haig, an internationally bestselling novel that explores choices, regrets and the possibilities of life. The community read runs Nov. 1 through Dec. 15. http://www.mesanow.org/remote/photos/14636m.jpg Mesa Partners with The Be Kind People Project on Innovative Youth-Focused Campaign Against Opioid and Drug Use Mon, 20 Oct 2025 11:55:00 City of Mesa, Arizona http://www.mesanow.org/news/public/article/3564 http://www.mesanow.org/news/public/article/3564 The City of Mesa is announcing an innovative partnership with the nonprofit The Be Kind People Project to create educational content for students, educators and parents in Mesa Public Schools and other local institutions. http://www.mesanow.org/remote/photos/14634m.jpg City of Mesa Launches MesaMoves Look Twice Challenge Wed, 8 Oct 2025 15:28:00 City of Mesa, Arizona http://www.mesanow.org/news/public/article/3561 http://www.mesanow.org/news/public/article/3561 The City of Mesas Transportation Department is launching the MesaMoves Look Twice Save a Life Challenge, a community-driven initiative promoting safer driving, biking and walking behaviors. http://www.mesanow.org/remote/photos/14627m.jpg Mesa Enhances Safety and Connectivity with Hampton Avenue Upgrades Tue, 7 Oct 2025 13:06:00 City of Mesa, Arizona http://www.mesanow.org/news/public/article/3560 http://www.mesanow.org/news/public/article/3560 The City of Mesa will begin safety and roadway improvements along Hampton Avenue between Crismon Road and Signal Butte Road on Oct. 13. Work is expected to be completed by late November. http://www.mesanow.org/remote/photos/14625m.jpg Registration is Now Open for City of Mesa Winter Youth Sports and Recreation Programs Mon, 6 Oct 2025 13:21:00 City of Mesa, Arizona http://www.mesanow.org/news/public/article/3559 http://www.mesanow.org/news/public/article/3559 Parents looking for fun and reliable ways to keep kids active this winter will find sports programs for all ages and skill levels in the City of Mesa. Registration is now open for Mesa residents for the Parks and Recreation 2024-2025 winter season, offering trusted City-run programs that bring children and families together. http://www.mesanow.org/remote/photos/14624m.jpg City of Mesa Kicks Off Tree Planting Season Tue, 30 Sep 2025 11:15:00 City of Mesa, Arizona http://www.mesanow.org/news/public/article/3557 http://www.mesanow.org/news/public/article/3557 Mesa has kicked off its 2025-26 tree planting season with events designed to cool our community by increasing the City's tree canopy. http://www.mesanow.org/remote/photos/14595m.jpg Celebrate Mesa Offers Fall Family Fun Mon, 29 Sep 2025 13:29:00 City of Mesa, Arizona http://www.mesanow.org/news/public/article/3556 http://www.mesanow.org/news/public/article/3556 Google Fiber Celebrate Mesa is Saturday, Oct. 11 from 5pm to 9pm at Red Mountain Multi-Use Fields South, 905 N. Sun Valley Blvd. http://www.mesanow.org/remote/photos/14572m.jpg Falcon Field Airport Awarded Federal Grants to Invest in Airport's Future Thu, 25 Sep 2025 17:25:00 City of Mesa, Arizona http://www.mesanow.org/news/public/article/3555 http://www.mesanow.org/news/public/article/3555 Falcon Field Airport has been awarded a series of federal grants to fund design work for airfield and ground transportation upgrades http://www.mesanow.org/remote/photos/14566m.jpg Mesa Extension Road Project Begins Sept. 29 Thu, 25 Sep 2025 10:11:00 City of Mesa, Arizona http://www.mesanow.org/news/public/article/3554 http://www.mesanow.org/news/public/article/3554 A major roadway resurfacing project begins Sept. 29 for Extension Road, which also enhances bicycle safety and connectivity. Work is expected to be completed by the end of the year. http://www.mesanow.org/remote/photos/14564m.jpg Writer in Residence Office Hours and Workshops at Mesa Public Library Wed, 24 Sep 2025 09:58:00 City of Mesa, Arizona http://www.mesanow.org/news/public/article/3553 http://www.mesanow.org/news/public/article/3553 Author Marc Mason is the newest Mesa Public Library Writer in Residence. He will be at Red Mountain Library from October through December http://www.mesanow.org/remote/photos/14562m.jpg Mesa City Council Issues Notice of Intent to Adjust Utility Rates Tue, 23 Sep 2025 08:18:00 City of Mesa, Arizona http://www.mesanow.org/news/public/article/3551 http://www.mesanow.org/news/public/article/3551 Mesa City Council has issued a Notice of Intent to adjust utility rates, beginning a 60-day period for residents and businesses to review the proposal and share their feedback http://www.mesanow.org/modules/news/images/largeThumb.png Mesa Celebrates National Water Conservation Win with Kerr Center for Agriscience and Wyland Foundation Mon, 15 Sep 2025 14:46:00 City of Mesa, Arizona http://www.mesanow.org/news/public/article/3548 http://www.mesanow.org/news/public/article/3548 The City of Mesa celebrated its win in the Wyland Foundation National Mayors Water Conservation Challenge with an event at Kerr Center for Agriscience, a Mesa Public School focused on agriculture, science and environmental sustainability. http://www.mesanow.org/remote/photos/14551m.jpg Mesa College Promise Enrollment Skyrockets as it Enters Fifth Academic Year Mon, 15 Sep 2025 09:27:00 City of Mesa, Arizona http://www.mesanow.org/news/public/article/3547 http://www.mesanow.org/news/public/article/3547 Mesa College Promise has awarded financial assistance to a record 502 new and continuing students for the 2025-2026 academic year. The program offers two years of fully funded tuition and fees at MCC for eligible Mesa residents who recently graduated from high school or are 24 years or older http://www.mesanow.org/remote/photos/14539m.jpg Mesa Wins Statewide Award for Merry Main Street Wed, 10 Sep 2025 10:19:00 City of Mesa, Arizona http://www.mesanow.org/news/public/article/3546 http://www.mesanow.org/news/public/article/3546 The City of Mesa has received the Outstanding Special Event Award for cities with populations over 100,000 from the Arizona Parks and Recreation Association to honor the success of Merry Main Street http://www.mesanow.org/remote/photos/14535m.jpg City of Mesa Approves Transformative Culdesac Development at Site 17 Tue, 9 Sep 2025 12:52:00 City of Mesa, Arizona http://www.mesanow.org/news/public/article/3545 http://www.mesanow.org/news/public/article/3545 Mesa City Council has approved a landmark agreement with Culdesac to transformer Site 17 near Mesa Drive and University Drive into a vibrant, mixed-use community that will bring new housing, retail and economic activity to downtown http://www.mesanow.org/modules/news/images/largeThumb.png ICYMI - City of Mesa and Downtown Mesa Association Team Up to Improve Building Exteriors Tue, 9 Sep 2025 11:44:00 City of Mesa, Arizona http://www.mesanow.org/news/public/article/3544 http://www.mesanow.org/news/public/article/3544 The City of Mesa and Downtown Mesa Association have partnered for a second round of facade improvements to enhance the storefronts of downtown businesses http://www.mesanow.org/modules/news/images/largeThumb.png Office of Economic Development Receives International Award for Excellence Thu, 4 Sep 2025 10:06:00 City of Mesa, Arizona http://www.mesanow.org/news/public/article/3542 http://www.mesanow.org/news/public/article/3542 Mesa's Office of Economic Development (Mesa OED) has received a 2025 Excellence in Economic Development Gold Award from the International Economic Development Council (IEDC) for the Asian District Brochure http://www.mesanow.org/remote/photos/14521m.jpg City Breaks Ground on New Fire Station to Address Emergency Needs of the Rapidly Growing Southeast Mesa Region Wed, 3 Sep 2025 10:39:00 City of Mesa, Arizona http://www.mesanow.org/news/public/article/3540 http://www.mesanow.org/news/public/article/3540 Construction has officially started on Fire Station 224, located at 3441 S. 80th St., to meet the emergency needs of the rapidly growing southeast Mesa region http://www.mesanow.org/remote/photos/14512m.jpg City of Mesa Expands Access to Mesa Business Builder with New Open Hours Tue, 26 Aug 2025 11:39:00 City of Mesa, Arizona http://www.mesanow.org/news/public/article/3533 http://www.mesanow.org/news/public/article/3533 Mesa Business Builder @ The Studios, 59 E. First St., has expanded its hours from 10am to 4pm Monday through Thursday, effective Sept. 2 http://www.mesanow.org/remote/photos/14484m.jpg Mesa Welcomes Luis F. Ruiz, Jr. as New Arts & Culture Director Wed, 20 Aug 2025 13:28:00 City of Mesa, Arizona http://www.mesanow.org/news/public/article/3531 http://www.mesanow.org/news/public/article/3531 Mesa welcomes Luis Ruiz as the new Director of Arts & Culture. He previously served the City for 5 years as Deputy Director for Parks and Recreation, overseeing commercial operations such as the Mesa Convention Center http://www.mesanow.org/modules/news/images/largeThumb.png FlightSafety International Expands Arizona Presence with New 100,000-Square-Foot Learning Center at Mesa Gateway Airport Tue, 19 Aug 2025 16:18:00 City of Mesa, Arizona http://www.mesanow.org/news/public/article/3530 http://www.mesanow.org/news/public/article/3530 FlightSafety International is expanding its operations in Arizona with a new 100,000-square-foot Learning Center at Mesa Gateway Airport http://www.mesanow.org/modules/news/images/largeThumb.png Falcon Field Airport Experiencing Business Aviation Growth Thu, 7 Aug 2025 13:58:00 City of Mesa, Arizona http://www.mesanow.org/news/public/article/3527 http://www.mesanow.org/news/public/article/3527 Falcon Field Airport is experiencing a major era of business aviation growth, including new executive hangars, corporate services and future-ready infrastructure http://www.mesanow.org/remote/photos/14455m.jpg