Category: Community News

KINGMAN – In 2018, Kingman Center for the Arts became the owner of the historic theater on 302 E. Beale St. Their hope is to renovate the structure to become a venue for the performing arts. KCA calls what will be the finished theater, “The Jewel of Beale Street.”  Christina Michelson, executive director of the Beale Street Theater project said, “There is a lot that needs to be done. All of the internal systems, electrical, HVAC, and pluming need to be redone. The structure itself is in good shape, but the renovation cost is estimated at $1,250,000.” Michelson also said…

KINGMAN – The Kingman Democratic Women’s Club and Mohave County District 1 Democrats have continued into 2019 on an upbeat note of giving. Since starting in May 2018 they have collected $600 to help 123 KUSD elementary students in six schools afford school lunches. These kids come from families who are just above the USDA income guidelines to qualify for paid school lunches but just can’t afford the cost of school lunches.  This idea originated with the desire for the Kingman Democratic Women’s Club to give back to the community and it was decided that feeding elementary school kids was…

MOHAVE COUNTY – River Cities United Way is seeking volunteers to help with fundraising, event planning, and other community activities. River Cities United Way fights for the health, education, and financial stability of every person in the community. For more information or to volunteer go to http://RCUW.org/jointhefight or call Cheryl at 928-855-6333, ext. 104.

A group of Marine Corps veterans is leading an effort to restore the WWI monument located at the Mohave County courthouse in downtown Kingman. In May 1928, the citizens of Mohave County dedicated a monument to recognize the sacrifices made by military service members and to honor the memory of those who participated in the “War to end all wars”. Over the years, the monument and courthouse were a source of great pride in the community and a focus point of historic downtown Kingman. The unique monument was designed by E. M. Viquesney and is made of pressed copper. The…