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Trailblazer: Mark Leonard is May’s Queen Creek …

5/11/2023

Mark Leonard has only lived in Queen Creek for almost six years but he already has embedded himself into the life of the community.

He and his wife, Becky,  …

Spiritual Leader: Mark Ward is April's Hometown Hero

4/19/2023
After a long career in the pharmaceutical insurance business, Mark Ward heeded a call and is now pastor of the Chandler Heights Community Church. The Queen Creek resident relocated from California …

Peoria Heroes honored for exemplary work in the …

2/22/2023
The second annual Peoria Hometown Heroes luncheon took center stage, Feb. 21, as 12 individuals who either work or live in the city were honored for their service to the community.

Honoring the Peoria Hometown Heroes

2/20/2023
An amazing group of community stand-outs are scheduled to be honored in February.

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.