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City of Mesa Announces Six Finalists for Fire and Medical Chief

October 26, 2026 at 1:20 pm
Finalists will participate in interviews as City moves toward selecting its next chief.
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Falcon Field Airport Receives $1.7 Million in FAA Grants for Infrastructure and Safety Improvements

October 21, 2026 at 10:21 am
Falcon Field has received $1.7 million in FAA grants for infrastructure and safety improvements during the 26-27 fiscal year
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Mesa Arts Center Celebrates 20 Years of Dia de los Muertos with Free Performances by QVLN and Lila Downs

October 20, 2026 at 3:48 pm
Mesa Arts Center celebrates the 20th anniversary of is Dia de los Muertos Festival on Saturday, Oct. 24 from noon to 10pm and Sunday, Oct. 25 from noon to 5pm

Statement on Revised Falcon Field Airport Landing Fees

October 9, 2026 at 1:42 pm
The City of Mesa has completed an independent legal review of Falcon Field Airport’s landing fee program and has posted a revised landing fee schedule as part of the process to move forward with implementation.
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Registration is Now Open for City of Mesa Winter Youth Sports and Recreation Programs

October 7, 2026 at 1:50 pm
Registration is now open for Mesa residents for the Parks and Recreation 2026-2027 winter season for youth sports and adult programs

Mesa City Council Issues Notice of Intent to Adjust Utility Rates

October 5, 2026 at 6:49 pm
Mesa City Council has issues a Notice of Intent to adjust utility rates, giving residents 60 days to provide feedback. Under this proposal, most Mesa households would see an increase of less than $6 per month on their utility bills
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Mesa Public Library Reveals Special Edition Jimmy Eat World Library Card

October 5, 2026 at 1:17 pm
Mesa Public Library is partnering with Jimmy Eat World on a special limited edition library card celebrating the library's 120th anniversary and the 25th anniversary of the Mesa multi-platinum band's classic Bleed America album

Mesa Kicks Off Tree Planting Season

September 30, 2026 at 1:31 pm
Tree planting season is here. Residents are invited to plant trees and grow Mesa's urban forest
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Mesa Recognized with Three Golden Prospector Awards for Excellence in Economic Development

September 28, 2026 at 3:55 pm
Mesa recently received 3 Golden Prospector Awards for Excellence in Economic Development from the Arizona Association for Economic Development
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Dual-Brand Tempo by Hilton and Homewood Suites Celebrates Ribbon Cutting at Gallery Park in Mesa

September 28, 2026 at 2:10 pm
City of Mesa, Hilton, and VIVO Development Partners have celebrated the ribbon cutting for the new dual-brand Tempo by Hilton and Homewood Suites adding 174 hotel rooms and a new hospitality destination in southeast Mesa
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Mesa Library Cardholders Borrow More Than 2.7 Million Items, Saving $24.5 Million in 2025

September 21, 2026 at 1:30 pm
Mesa Public Library cardholders borrowed more than 2.7 million items in 2025, saving $24.5 million by borrowing rather than purchasing materials
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Council Approves Landmark Development Agreement for Legacy Park and Gateway Crossing

September 15, 2026 at 11:45 am
Mesa City Council approves a development agreement for Legacy Park and Gateway Crossing, marking a major step toward a roughly $3 billion private investment in southeast Mesa
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Cyclic Materials Celebrates Grand Opening of Commercial-Scale Rare Earth Magnet Recycling Facility in Mesa

September 9, 2026 at 2:30 pm
Cyclic Materials has opened a commercial-scale rare earth magnet recycling facility in Mesa. It is an investment of over $30 million and will create more than 25 new jobs
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Writer in Residence Office Hours and Workshops at Mesa Public Library

September 9, 2026 at 1:20 pm
Mesa Public Library's newest Writer in Residence, Kara McDowell, will be at Gateway Library through December, offering one-on-one consultations and hosting workshops for emerging and experienced writers

City of Mesa Receives Major DUI Abatement Grant

September 8, 2026 at 11:49 am
Mesa's Public Safety Support Department's Forensic Services Division has received a major DUI Abatement Innovative Program Grant from the Arizona Governor's Office of Highway Safety. The grant will help modernize the DUI blood drug screening process
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Central Mesa Reuse Pipeline Receives APWA Project of the Year Award

September 2, 2026 at 3:00 pm
The City's Central Mesa Reuse Pipeline has been named the 2026 American Public Works Association Arizona Chapter Project of the Year. The award recognizes this innovative infrastructure project designed to strengthen Mesa's long-term water resilience

Councilmember Heredia Elected Chair of Valley Metro Rail Board

August 31, 2026 at 2:43 pm
Mesa District 3 Councilmember Francisco Heredia has been elected as the Valley Metro Rail Board of Directors Chair. The board elected Councilmember Heredia during its Aug. 27 meeting to serve through June 30, 2027.

Mayor Freeman's Statement on Federal Colorado River Decision

August 24, 2026 at 5:56 pm
The federal decision on the Colorado River will have significant consequences for Arizona.
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Mesa Office of Economic Development Receives International Award for Excellence

August 20, 2026 at 1:30 pm
The City of Mesa Office of Economic Development has received a 2026 Excellence in Economic Development Silver Award from the International Economic Development Council for the Mesa AI-Enabled Economic Development Intelligence System in the category of Innovative Economic Development
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Mesa's America250: Neighborhood Celebration Initiative Continues Through 2026

August 19, 2026 at 2:55 pm
Mesa residents are invited to join the America250 Neighborhood Celebration through 2026 by taking the pledge to bring neighbors together through community events and service
1st Sgt. Clinton Vervoren with Wisconsin National Guard presents military ID tags to Laya Jackson

Mesa Teen Honored for Lifesaving Actions

August 17, 2026 at 1:42 pm
A 16 year old girl has been honored for her lifesaving actions after witnessing a Wisconsin National Guard soldier collapse while running in Mesa. Laya Jackson called 911 and performed CPR until emergency responders arrived
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Mesa's Gateway Library Named World's Best New Public Library

August 11, 2026 at 9:53 am
Mesa Gateway Library has been named the world’s best new public library, winning the 2026 International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions/James Bennett Public Library of the Year Award

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