Category: Community News

Rotary clubs and their members throughout Arizona invite friends, neighbors and fellow citizens to join them as they conduct service projects to benefit the local community during the first annual Rotary Week of Service April 17-24, 2021. Rotary Week of Service aims to bring communities together to address pressing needs and assist families, organizations and others as the state begins to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic. Rotary clubs throughout the state are planning a wide range of community projects that include hosting food drives, cleaning local parks, donating items to homeless shelters, planting trees and more. “The pandemic has wreaked…

MOHAVE COUNTY – Mohave County District 5 is looking for volunteers to serve. Volunteers must reside in District 5 (North Lake Havasu, Desert Hills, Havasu Heights, Yucca, Topock, Golden Shores, Mohave Valley or Fort Mohave). Please call Barbara at (928) 453-0735 if you are interested in more information. Library District Citizens’ Advisory Committee This group meets quarterly and rotates between the county libraries. The objective is to develop the Mohave County Library District in a manner that fully provides information resources that are relevant, accessible, and responsive to the interests and intellectual needs of the citizens of Mohave County. Self-Insurance…

Kingma  is crushing another grand opening! Dutch Bros has begun serving customers at its new store at Stocktron Hill Road and Riata Valley. Dozens of vehicles snaked around the business and up along Riata Valley Wednesday morning. Dave Hawkins

KINGMAN – The City of Kingman City Engineer Greg Henry is retiring after dedicating almost 30 years to serving the Kingman community in the Engineering Department. Greg has been instrumental in implementing the majority of capital projects throughout the city over his time in the Engineering Dept. Kingman City Manager Ron Foggin said, “Greg has been dedicated to the community and its citizens for quite some time, and he has built trust and transparency with community and team members over his life of service to the Kingman community. We wish Greg the best in his retirement.” Greg Henry has served…

Mohave County Economic DevelopmentDirector Tami Ursenbach was awarded awarded a Women With Vision award in the 2nd annual National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) virtual awards ceremony last spring. The Women of Vision Award honors women executives, entrepreneurs, employees, and the businesses they run throughout Arizona. Their vision impacts economic development in the state and builds stronger communities. The organizations states “these women are trailblazers and are advocating to support the vitality of business ownership while working diligently to lead their organizations.” Jean Briese, president of NAWBO/Phoenix, added, “in a year like no other in our lifetimes, we are proud to…

MOHAVE COUNTY – Mohave Community College is pleased to announce a new alliance with Arizona State University to provide students a seamless transfer experience with the MyPath2ASU program.  “The transfer path from MCC to ASU puts students first, and gives them the tools and information they need to easily transfer and continue their pursuit of a bachelor’s degree,” said MCC President Dr. Stacy Klippenstein.  “MCC always appreciates these types of transfer pathways with our university partners.” MyPath2ASU™ allows students to take the steps needed, at the start of their college experience, to successfully plan their transfer to ASU, ensuring a smooth transition process and student…