Lowell Observatory representatives have announced they are streamlining their research objectives while maintaining their public education mission in an effort to navigate the uncertain space of federal research funding and declining grant opportunities. This comes as the family trust fund struggles to keep up with the rocketing cost of exploring new frontiers. The new framework orbits around two defining pursuits: Planetary Defense, safeguarding the world from cosmic hazards like asteroids on … [Read more...] about Lowell Observatory Sharpens its Focus on Cosmic Hazards and Earth-Like Planets
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Audiologist Shares Journey to Inner Peace
The life of Karon Lobrovich, Au.D., has carried the theme of sound and hearing – not just hearing in the conventional sense, but listening to that inner voice, what she calls, the “Soul Self,” that higher version of ourselves that resides in our consciousness. For her, that voice has become more prominent through the years, helping her find wisdom, love and guidance and prompting her to write two books. Her new release, “Inner Peace: The Soul Self Remembered, Volume 2” is now available on … [Read more...] about Audiologist Shares Journey to Inner Peace
Children’s Health Center at Northern Arizona Healthcare Receives $270K Donation from UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of Arizona
Northern Arizona Healthcare (NAH) is pleased to announce its Children’s Health Center (CHC) has received a $270,000 donation from UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of Arizona for the purchase of specialized equipment to support care and recovery for pediatric patients. “We feel so privileged to be the recipients of this generous donation from UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of Arizona,” said CHC Practice Manager Anthony Gobe. “We have an important obligation to the community to make sure our … [Read more...] about Children’s Health Center at Northern Arizona Healthcare Receives $270K Donation from UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of Arizona
Bonnie Stevens Honored in P.O.W.E.R. Magazine Winter Edition
FBN Editor Bonnie Stevens has been recognized as a VIP for winter 2026 by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized).This prestigious distinction acknowledges her achievements in public relations and journalism. She will be included in the winter 2026 issue of P.O.W.E.R. Magazine, alongside other accomplished women who have demonstrated excellence in their respective industries. Stevens is a consultant and owner of Bonnie Stevens’ Communication Station. With … [Read more...] about Bonnie Stevens Honored in P.O.W.E.R. Magazine Winter Edition
Holbrook RV Campground Scheduled to Welcome Route 66 Travelers in 2026
As Route 66 businesses celebrate the Mother Road’s centennial anniversary next year, Shari McLaws expects her Old Trails RV Campground near Holbrook will be one of them. Her business concept reveals 75 RV spaces in the first phase of her three-phase buildout on 150 acres of land she owns, a vision she believes will bring tourism and economic development to the area. McLaws, a real estate investor, shared her idea in the Moonshot Rural Arizona Pitch Competition earlier this year. She won the … [Read more...] about Holbrook RV Campground Scheduled to Welcome Route 66 Travelers in 2026
Green Magic Gardens Offers a Fresh Taste of Camp Verde
Camp Verde residents Simon and Juanita Bosman opened a one-of-a-kind farmstand in Camp Verde in July that not only offers a grocery list of home-cultured delectable items but a bowlful of history. Simon is an elite cyclist who has conquered world-class feats in Sedona. He is the first of three to ride down famed hiking trail Cathedral Rock. He has also ridden the White Line in Sedona, an extreme unofficial mountain bike trail not recommended for even the most experienced off-road … [Read more...] about Green Magic Gardens Offers a Fresh Taste of Camp Verde
Emerson Theater Collaborative Raises Funds for Domestic Abuse Survivors
Emerson Theater Collaborative (ETC) President Camilla Ross recently presented a check to Verde Valley Sanctuary (VVS) for $3,946 as a donation of the proceeds from her most recent production, “Silence is Not Golden.” Written by Anita Yellin Simons, “Silence is Not Golden” was presented to the public during a three-day stretch in September at Verde Valley School’s Brady Hall. It was written and produced to raise awareness on domestic and sexual violence. Ross said that Emerson Theater … [Read more...] about Emerson Theater Collaborative Raises Funds for Domestic Abuse Survivors
Hope in Full Bloom: A Camp Verde Family Finds Healing in the Fields
When Brandie Wolfe’s world crumbled after her husband, Jacob, was in a near fatal car accident, the Bloom Flower Farm owner found hope in planting flower seeds. Pronounced dead on the scene, Jacob was revived and he and his family faced two long years of recovery. Encumbered with the responsibility of two young children and two months from delivering her baby boy, Brandie was transplanted from her comfortable home in Camp Verde to hospital rooms and clinics in Phoenix. “We had to move to … [Read more...] about Hope in Full Bloom: A Camp Verde Family Finds Healing in the Fields
From Research to Industry, Flagstaff Fuels Arizona’s Bioscience Growth
Flagstaff is quickly becoming a standout in Arizona’s growing bioscience sector, with business leaders and educational institutions aligning their strategies with the state’s long-term vision outlined in the Arizona Bioscience Roadmap. First launched in 2002, the Roadmap has served as a blueprint for advancing research, innovation, workforce development and economic impact with the goal of positioning Arizona as a national bioscience leader. More than 20 years later, the newest update developed … [Read more...] about From Research to Industry, Flagstaff Fuels Arizona’s Bioscience Growth
In Cahoots with Fun: Vintage Clothing Shop Dresses Flagstaff for Halloween
Looking to stand out in the creepy crowd for Halloween? How about a Jimi Hendrix reproduction band jacket with a wide-brim black hat and paisley scarf? Maybe a vintage black and red dress for a Cruella Deville costume with attitude? Nancy Wardell, owner of Incahoots in downtown Flagstaff, can outfit you in style. Her vintage clothing shop at 9 E. Aspen Ave. has timeless finds. “We’ve always been, as our marquee out front says, ‘From Funky to Fabulous’ – and we’ll always be that way,” Wardell … [Read more...] about In Cahoots with Fun: Vintage Clothing Shop Dresses Flagstaff for Halloween
