Quad Cities Business News (QCBN), a staple of regional journalism for 13 years, has suspended operations. This December issue will be the final edition of the monthly publication that has covered business growth, economic development, community health issues and education innovation across Prescott, Prescott Valley, Chino Valley, Dewey-Humboldt, the Verde Valley and beyond. Owner and […]
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LOCAL NEWS
Chef Lisa Dahl Hosts Film and Feast Benefit and Gala Weekend
In classic Lisa Dahl style, the multi-award-winning Sedona chef and restaurateur is creating a weekend of culinary and cultural experiences, where careful attention is given to every detail. The Film and Feast Benefit and Gala Weekend, Dec. 12-14, will launch The Dahl Foundation, celebrate the 30th anniversary of Dahl & Di Luca Ristorante Italiano and […]
Pedaling Through Hard Times
Casey and Carmen Hines have built their small Prescott Valley bicycle and repair business, C and C Cyclery, through the toughest of times, but the couple has kept a community-first focus throughout. Moving from Texas in 2021, Carmen was previously a hospital worker and Casey, who has been a bicycle mechanic since age 12, worked […]
Community Profile
Wild Moments in Focus
Carol DiQuilio has only lived in Clarkdale a little over a year, but the word is out on her nature photography, as the subjects in the captivating photos seem to jump out at passersby in local shops. The nature photographer has been perfecting her craft for 60 years. With the decision to downsize, she moved […]
Homegrown Leadership: Traci Lira Brings Heart and Vision to Prescott Valley Neighborhood Services
Prescott Valley’s new Neighborhood Services Director Traci Lira has a particular understanding of the community she now serves. The Neighborhood Services Department is relatively new, since October 2023, and currently oversees Prescott Valley’s Code Compliance, Animal Services, Community Development Block Grants and other neighborhood concerns. Lira has served as the department’s deputy director since November […]
Fire Chief John Feddema Takes the Helm
Central Yavapai Fire and Medical Authority’s John Feddema didn’t dream of becoming a fire chief when he began his firefighting career. He had hoped to move through the ranks and perhaps retire as a captain, but today, he heads up the 188-person department that serves 106,000 residents in 369 square miles of Yavapai County. Feddema […]
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Can You Hear Them Now?
Hearing loss is an insidious condition that affects all aspects of an individual’s life. Enjoying television or movies means turning up the volume too loud for others or reading captions. In-person conversations become less enjoyable because of the effort required of the hearing-impaired listener. Phone conversations can be even more difficult, as visual cues are […]
Miriam Holyfield is Set to Earn Her Bachelor’s Degree When Most Teens Start College
Graduating from high school can present its own set of challenges to any student, but for 18-year-old Miriam Holyfield, pursuing a bachelor’s degree at Yavapai College while simultaneously completing her high school curriculum demonstrates an inspiring mix of ambition and dedication. Home-schooled for her entire academic journey, the Prescott Valley teen’s parents bought the curriculum […]
Why Jewelry Remains One of the Most Meaningful Holiday Gifts
As the holiday season approaches, many people find themselves searching for the perfect gift – something personal, lasting and able to convey emotion in a way words sometimes cannot. For centuries, jewelry has held a place among the most powerful gestures of affection. Beyond its sparkle or monetary value, a piece of jewelry can communicate […]
Christmas in Prescott: A Season of Connection and Community
There’s something truly magical about Christmastime in Prescott. As the courthouse lights up with a million twinkling bulbs, our town transforms into what many lovingly call Arizona’s Christmas City. But beyond the lights and decorations, it’s the spirit of connection that makes this season so special. Each year, I’m reminded that the holidays aren’t just […]
Thousands Expected to Celebrate the New Year’s Eve Whiskey Row Boot Drop
The Whiskey Row Boot Drop is back and bigger than ever, celebrating its 15th year as Northern Arizona’s most iconic New Year’s Eve event. On Wednesday, Dec. 31, thousands will gather in historic downtown Prescott to welcome the New Year with the drop of a dazzling 6-foot illuminated cowboy boot from the Palace Building’s 40-foot […]
