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VIDEO: Farming the future of Peoria

2/16/2023
The centerpiece of the Peoria city logo is farmland in lines flanked by a Saguaro Cactus and the sun, with rays in lines extending the farmland into the sky.

Support your Peoria Hometown Heroes with a sponsorship …

2/6/2023
Here is a great opportunity to make a difference and support those who give back to your Peoria community.

VIDEO: Palmer drops historical knowledge

2/4/2023
Norman Palmer weaves a yarn.

Get to know Peoria veteran Norman Palmer

2/3/2023
For his work in the Peoria and beyond, Norman Palmer has been named the 2022 Peoria Independent Hometown Hero in the Veteran category.

VIDEO: Spreading the modern language of code

1/16/2023
Nick Suwyn has been spreading the good word from Peoria for a while now.

Get to know Peoria-based Promineo Tech founder Nick …

1/16/2023
For his work in the Peoria and surrounding communities, Nick Suwyn has been named the 2022 Peoria Independent Hometown Hero in the Entrepreneur category.

Coaching: David Leavitt is January’s Hometown Hero

1/16/2023
David Leavitt is the athletic director at Heritage Academy Gateway, but a student doesn’t have to be in sports to get on his radar. Leavitt sees and knows students as individuals, whether they …

VIDEO: Bringing today’s youth in-step with …

1/9/2023
Mike Chavez first met Joe Eriquez at the age of 13 when his mom was in prison and his father was not in his life.

Get to know Heart For The City founder Joe Eriquez

1/9/2023
For his work in the Peoria and surrounding communities, Joe Eriquez has been named the 2022 Peoria Independent Hometown Hero in the Spiritual category.

VIDEO: Building self-confidence in Peoria students

12/26/2022
When David Hill started teaching at Peoria High 40 years ago, the only high schools serving the city were his and Cactus High.

Get to know Peoria educator David 'Skinny' Hill

12/26/2022
For his work in the Peoria community, David "Skinny" Hill has been named the 2022 Peoria Independent Hometown Hero in the Educator category.

A year later, Peoria family of deceased son waits for …

12/20/2022
It has been about a year since the Brandon Act was signed into law — giving military personnel the option to anonymously request mental health help, a key that many say could be the difference between life and death.