The newly released 2020 Invest In What Works State Standard of Excellence report by Results For America highlighted Arizona as a model state in using evidence and data to better serve residents. The report recognizes Arizona’s result-and data-driven best practices in state government strategic … [Read more...] about New Report Recognizes Arizona State Government Efficiency
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Lowell Observatory Commences a Science-Based COVID-19 Reopening Plan in Alignment with CDC Guidelines
Employing a cautious and scientifically rigorous approach, Lowell Observatory is implementing a COVID-19 reopening plan that is aligned to the gating criteria established by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The phased reopening plan’s alignment with CDC guidelines places staff, … [Read more...] about Lowell Observatory Commences a Science-Based COVID-19 Reopening Plan in Alignment with CDC Guidelines
Governor Ducey Announces Enhanced COVID-19 Action Plan
Following COVID-19 case increases and hospitalizations, Governor Doug Ducey today announced enhanced actions to contain the spread of the virus and protect Arizona’s most vulnerable residents. The announced actions build on Arizona’s substantial efforts to boost testing, expand contact tracing, … [Read more...] about Governor Ducey Announces Enhanced COVID-19 Action Plan
World-Class Astronomical Facilities Collide
Effects of the collaboration between Lowell Observatory and the Jim and Linda Lee Planetarium at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (ERAU) are going to be “astronomical,” said Planetarium Director Eric Edelman. Edelman is referring to the recently-formed partnership between the two world-famous … [Read more...] about World-Class Astronomical Facilities Collide
Little America Dares to Be Different with Do-si-dos Peanut Butter and Jelly Cheesecake
With an opened box of Girl Scouts Do-si-dos Peanut Butter Sandwich Cookies on the butcher block, Pastry Chef Vanessa Ronspies brushes aside the cookie crumbs as she proudly presents her Peanut Butter and Jelly Cheesecake creation. “It’s New York cheesecake,” she corrected, “because it’s … [Read more...] about Little America Dares to Be Different with Do-si-dos Peanut Butter and Jelly Cheesecake
Rapid Tension-Release Massage Reducing Pain, Promoting Recovery
Rapid Tension-Release Massage, also known as vibration or percussion massage, uses rapid movement to ease muscle tension and reduce aches and pains. This specialized massage technique provides concentrated, rapid, short-duration pulses deep into the hard-to-reach muscles and tissues. The short, … [Read more...] about Rapid Tension-Release Massage Reducing Pain, Promoting Recovery
Reusable Options for Plastic Bags Come to Flagstaff Safeway
They had seen enough. Farzan Dehmoubed and Jennifer Duvall, a married couple who live in Carlsbad, California, had grown tired of accumulating years of plastic shopping bags. Conditions did not improve much when, in 2016, California became the first state to ban single-use bags and retailers … [Read more...] about Reusable Options for Plastic Bags Come to Flagstaff Safeway
Family Owned Title Company Celebrating 15 Years in Sedona
Pioneer Sedona branch manager Janet Gazda is a Northern Arizona native, albeit from Prescott, who initially dreamed of becoming a nurse. “Except, nursing involved blood. And the thought of blood makes me nauseous,” said Gazda who eventually set her sights on the (almost) bloodless real estate … [Read more...] about Family Owned Title Company Celebrating 15 Years in Sedona
Hello Spring! Hello Allergies!
We all look forward to spring, with the warming days, the increased daylight, the daffodils and crocuses, the tulips blooming and the trees budding. It’s beautiful, isn’t it? That is, unless you suffer from seasonal allergies. Seasonal allergy symptoms include sneezing, itchy and runny nose, and … [Read more...] about Hello Spring! Hello Allergies!
Northern Arizona Surgeons Reattach Man’s Severed Arm
After a traumatic accident at a Winslow sawmill, hours of surgery and months of physical and occupational therapy, 44-year-old Mickey Rosenquist can almost fully straighten and bend his arm and turn his wrist from side to side. To have his arm at all is the result of quick action by co-workers, … [Read more...] about Northern Arizona Surgeons Reattach Man’s Severed Arm
