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Food bank hosting back-to-school backpack drive

Dear Editor, Families are preparing for children to

Pin-up dolls crown 2026 Queen at festive Rhythm

KINGMAN, Ariz. – The third annual Rhythm and

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GRAND CANYON, Ariz. – Grand Canyon National Park

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Grandview Public Pool gets makeover

KINGMAN – The Grandview Avenue municipal swimming pool in downtown Kingman is overdue for an overhaul and the City is working with a consultant to achieve an upgrade before the swim season begins next Memorial Day, May 26, 2025.

Parks and Recreation Director Mike Meersman said a routine inspection last spring detected a host of issues, including the degradation of the one-foot concrete wall between the pool and the equipment room.

“Mainly it’s because of moisture in the room.

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‘Tip a Cop’ will support Special Olympics

LAKE HAVASU CITY – The Lake Havasu City Police Department will be spending a few hours at one of our local grocery stores to help raise money for Special Olympics Arizona. The beginning of the Special Olympics program was founded by American Philanthropist Eunice Kennedy Shriver in 1962.  

Shriver created summer day camps at her Maryland home for adults and children with intellectual disabilities. The camps highlighted the athlete’s capabilities with sports and physical activities.  

Her idea soared, and by 1968, the first International Special Olympics was at Soldier Field in Chicago, IL.

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