Raising Arizona’s elite

Raising Arizona’s elite By Susan Randall | Casa Grande Dispatch The Rodel Foundation has named 50 exemplary principals since 2008 and four have been from the Casa Grande Elementary School District. That list includes Jeff Lavender in 2010, Joanne Kramer in 2011,...
Resolution Copper approval a winner

Resolution Copper approval a winner

Resolution Copper approval a winner (Editor’s note: Opinion pieces are published for discussions purposes only.) Casa Grande Dispatch When Congress approved the annual defense funding bill this month, it approved a land exchange to allow development of a Superior...
Florence shelves plans for recreation center

Florence shelves plans for recreation center

Florence shelves plans for recreation center By Mark Cowling | Florence Reminder With construction just beginning on a new library and aquatic complex, and the possibility of seeing the town budget slashed next year, the Town Council voted to shelve plans for a new...
Pinal County sees spike in renters

Pinal County sees spike in renters

Pinal County sees spike in renters By Shane Dale | Casa Grande Dispatch Following the burst of the housing bubble in 2008, more Americans looked to rent the place they live rather than take out a mortgage and buy. Pinal County has followed that trend and outpaced the...