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Parks Supervisor a Certified Arborist

The City of Yuma announces that Dave Faires, Urban Forestry Supervisor for the City’s Parks and Recreation Department, has earned the distinction of becoming a Certified Arborist. Continued... 12/23/2008

Finance Department Accountant Becomes City's Fourth C.P.A.

The City of Yuma announces that Tahir Alhassan, an Accountant in the City’s Finance Department, has achieved the distinction of becoming a Certified Public Accountant (CPA). Continued... 12/22/2008

City Announces Finalists for Police Chief

Following completion of a number of interviews, activities and appearances, the City of Yuma continues to move forward in its search to replace retiring Chief William “Robby” Robinson at the Yuma Police Department. Continued... 12/19/2008

Road Report For December 18, 2008

This week’s update of City of Yuma road construction projects. Continued... 12/18/2008

Parks & Recreation Update for December 18, 2008

Weekly Parks & Recreation update. Continued... 12/18/2008

Holiday City, Trash Schedules

Yuma City Hall will be closed on Christmas Day, Thursday, December 25th, and New Year’s Day, Thursday, January 1st, 2009. There will be no residential re­fuse collection on those days. Continued... 12/17/2008

Holiday Canoe Trip Deadline Coming

City of Yuma Parks and Recreation invites those ages 6 and up to take a Holiday Canoe Trip at 5 p.m. Saturday, December 20th at the West Wetlands Park. Continued... 12/16/2008

City of Yuma Program Lineup, Week of December 15-21

The following is a weekly update regarding the City of Yuma’s Communications and Public Affairs programs available to the public on radio, television and the Internet. Continued... 12/15/2008

Public Welcome at Gang Culture Presentation

Yuma residents interested in learning more about Yuma-area gang culture and finding out what they can do about it are welcome to attend a presentation at 6:30 p.m. Monday, December 15th in Room 190 of City Hall, One City Plaza. Continued... 12/15/2008

Road Report For December 12, 2008

This week’s update of City of Yuma road construction projects. Continued... 12/12/2008

Parks & Recreation Update for December 11, 2008

Weekly Parks & Recreation update. Continued... 12/11/2008

Senior Games Registration Under Way

The City of Yuma Parks & Recreation’s 2009 Senior Games run January 9, 2009 through February 28, 2009. Registration for the 2009 Senior Games is now under way. Continued... 12/10/2008

Company to Work on City Fire Hydrants

City of Yuma residents shouldn’t be alarmed if they see a truck labeled as being from West Palm Beach, Fla., pulled over next to and working on a city fire hydrant over the next few weeks. Continued... 12/8/2008

New Year's Family Fun Night Returns

Ring in the new year in a celebration the whole family can enjoy — the third annual New Year’s Eve Family Fun Night, 6 to 10 p.m. Wednesday, December 31st at the Yuma Civic Center, 1440 W. Desert Hills Drive. Continued... 12/8/2008

City of Yuma Program Lineup, Week of December 8-14

The following is a weekly update regarding the City of Yuma’s Communications and Public Affairs programs available to the public on radio, television and the Internet. Continued... 12/8/2008

Parks & Recreation Update for December 5, 2008

Weekly Parks & Recreation Update Continued... 12/5/2008

Road Report For December 5, 2008

This week’s update of City of Yuma road construction projects. Continued... 12/5/2008

Wetlands Tours Return This Saturday

Popular walking tours of the Yuma East Wetlands return for the winter season this coming weekend. Continued... 12/4/2008

Arts Project Grants Awarded

Yuma The City of Yuma Arts and Culture Commission is proud to announce the 11 recipients of the 2008-2009 Arts Projects Grants. Continued... 12/3/2008

Next Monthly Play Date Hits the Sand

The City of Yuma invites residents to come on down for Yuma’s Playful City USA monthly play date, happening 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, December 6th at Kennedy Park’s sand volleyball courts. Continued... 12/1/2008

Jingle Bell Hike December 13th

Healthy holiday fun for the whole family awaits at the Jingle Bell Family Hike being held 8 to 10 a.m. Saturday, December 13 at the City of Yuma’s West Wetlands Park. Continued... 11/26/2008

'Mondays With Mayor and Council' Brings Back 'Dream Yuma' On Monday

Yuma residents will have more than just another opportunity to chat with members of the Yuma City Council and City staff about important city topics - they can actively participate in helping to create Yuma’s future. Continued... 11/26/2008

Parks & Recreation Update for November 27, 2008

Weekly Parks & Recreation Update Continued... 11/26/2008

Sports Turf Show Returns for 16th Year

Whether you’re a professional groundskeeper, landscaper or facilities manager or if you simply enjoy keeping your yard a luscious green all year round, the annual Sports Turf and Equipment Show is for you. Continued... 11/24/2008

23 Graduate From Facilities Training

The City of Yuma honored 23 graduates of the rigorous Facilities Management Certification Training on November 13, 2008. Continued... 11/24/2008

Older News Items

11/24/2008 Learn to be a Lifeguard With Upcoming Training Offered by City
11/21/2008 Stress and Life Balance Expert to Speak in Yuma
11/20/2008 Parks & Recreation Update For November 20, 2008
11/20/2008 Thanksgiving Week City, Trash Schedules
11/20/2008 Road Report For November 20, 2008
11/20/2008 Neighborhood Center to Host Annual North End Thanksgiving Feast
11/18/2008 Annual Parade of Lights Seeks Entries
11/18/2008 Creative Playground Closed Thursday
11/17/2008 Agua Viva Water Plant Work Taking Place This Week
11/14/2008 November 4, 2008 Special Election: Final Unofficial Results
11/14/2008 Proposition 400 Final Result
11/13/2008 Road Report For November 13, 2008
11/13/2008 Water Transmission Work Monday
11/13/2008 Open House on 12th Street Improvements
11/13/2008 Parks & Recreation Update for November 13, 2008
11/10/2008 Take Pride in Yuma This Saturday
11/9/2008 November 4, 2008 Special Election: Unofficial Results - Sunday Update
11/9/2008 Grass-Roots Effort to Build Yuma Dog Park Does a Walk N' Wag
11/9/2008 Training Alliance Season Kicks Off
11/8/2008 Proposition 400 Still Trails
11/8/2008 November 4, 2008 Special Election: Unofficial Results - Saturday Update
11/7/2008 Parks & Recreation Update for November 7, 2008
11/7/2008 Road Report For November 7, 2008
11/7/2008 November 4, 2008 Special Election: Unofficial Results - Friday Update
11/6/2008 City To Close Park Restrooms
11/6/2008 November 4, 2008 Special Election: Unofficial Results - Thursday Update
11/5/2008 Media Advisory: Project Wet This Thursday
11/5/2008 Proposition 400 Result
11/4/2008 Fog Seal Program Starts Wednesday
11/4/2008 Proposition 400 Results as of 8 p.m. November 4th
11/4/2008 November 4, 2008 Special Election: Unofficial Results
11/4/2008 City of Yuma Program Lineup, Week of November 3-9
11/3/2008 One City Proposition On Election Day Ballot
11/3/2008 Veterans Day City, Trash Schedules
10/30/2008 Parks and Recreation Update for October 30, 2008
10/30/2008 Mondays With The Mayor: Dream Yuma
10/30/2008 Road Report For October 30, 2008
10/29/2008 Area Streets Getting Sealed
10/27/2008 City TV Show Brings Home the Gold
10/24/2008 Yuma Students Share Art With World
10/23/2008 Volunteers Painting to 'Make A Difference'
10/23/2008 Road Report For October 23, 2008
10/23/2008 Parks and Recreation Update For October 23, 2008
10/16/2008 Parks and Recreation Update for October 16, 2008
10/16/2008 Road Report for October 16, 2008
10/15/2008 Arizona Ombudsman to Offer Training on Open Meetings, Public Records Laws
10/14/2008 Public Invited as City Hall Hosts Sen. Kyl's Mobile Office Hours on Thursday
10/13/2008 Yuma Civic Center to Celebrate Dia De Los Muertos
10/13/2008 City of Yuma Program Lineup, Week of October 13-19
10/10/2008 Parks & Recreation Update for October 10, 2008
10/10/2008 Yuma Tree and Landscape Expo
10/9/2008 Road Report for October 9, 2008
10/7/2008 Drop Off Household Hazardous Waste Saturday
10/3/2008 'Mayor' Series Returns Monday, October 6th
10/2/2008 Parks & Recreation Update for October 2, 2008
10/2/2008 Road Report for October 2, 2008
9/26/2008 Campaign Finance Info On City Web Site
9/26/2008 Parks and Recreation Update for September 26, 2008
9/26/2008 Recycling Site Added To Western Yuma
9/25/2008 Road Report for September 25, 2008
9/24/2008 City Strategic Communications Programs Selected as Finalists
9/22/2008 City of Yuma Program Lineup, Week of September 22-28
9/18/2008 Parks and Recreation Update for September 18, 2008
9/18/2008 Road Report for September 18, 2008
9/15/2008 City of Yuma Program Lineup, Week of September 15-21
9/12/2008 City Crews Respond to Storm Damage in Yuma
9/12/2008 City's Annual Come Out and Play Day Set for September 20
9/12/2008 Parks and Recreation Update for September 12, 2008
9/11/2008 Road Report for September 11, 2008
9/10/2008 Clay Artist to Present Special Pottery Workshops in Yuma
9/9/2008 City Water Plant Offline for Overnight Construction Work
9/8/2008 City Purchasing Wins National Award
9/4/2008 Road Report for September 4, 2008
9/4/2008 Parks and Recreation Update for September 4, 2008
9/3/2008 Come Out and Play Day Returns September 20
9/2/2008 City Program Lineup Week of September 2-7
8/29/2008 Storm Winds Do Light Damage To City of Yuma Property
8/28/2008 Road Report for August 28, 2008
8/28/2008 Parks and Recreation Update for August 28, 2008
8/26/2008 Yuma Art Center Hours of Operation For Labor Day Weekend
8/25/2008 Labor Day City Hall And Trash Schedule
8/25/2008 City Hall To Host News Conference on Yuma's Role In Baseball Series
8/25/2008 City Program Lineup Week of August 25-31
8/21/2008 Mayor Appointed To 2 National Task Forces
8/21/2008 Parks and Recreation Update for August 21, 2008
8/21/2008 Road Report for August 21, 2008
8/19/2008 Arts Project Grants Program Deadline Approaching
8/18/2008 City Program Lineup Week of August 18-24
8/18/2008 Annual Arts Awards Program Seeks Nominees
8/15/2008 Road Report For August 15, 2008
8/15/2008 Yuma Communications System Involved In An Industry First
8/14/2008 Road Report For August 14, 2008
8/14/2008 Parks and Recreation Update
8/11/2008 Single Lanes To Open on 32nd Steet; Section Of 8th Avenue To Close
8/11/2008 City To Test Water System Wednesday
8/7/2008 Road Report For August 7, 2008
8/7/2008 Parks and Recreation Update
7/30/2008 Mondays With The Mayor Returns
7/24/2008 Parks & Recreation Report For July 24, 2008
7/24/2008 Road Report For July 24, 2008
7/18/2008 Road Report For July 18, 2008
7/18/2008 City To Install Solar Water Mixers
7/18/2008 Lippizzaner Stallions Return To Civic Center
7/17/2008 Parks & Recreation Report For July 17, 2008
7/15/2008 City To Test Water System Thursday
7/15/2008 Performance Ticketing Goes Online
7/14/2008 Open House on 12th Street Improvements
7/10/2008 Road Report For July 10, 2008
7/10/2008 Parks & Recreation Report For July 10, 2008
7/9/2008 Drop Off Household Hazardous Waste Saturday
7/3/2008 Parks Crew Honored For Top Field Award
7/3/2008 Road Report For July 3, 2008
7/3/2008 Parks & Recreation Report For July 3, 2008
7/3/2008 Mondays With The Mayor Returns
7/1/2008 Independence Day Trash Schedule
6/26/2008 Road Report For June 26, 2008
6/26/2008 Parks & Recreation Report For June 26, 2008
6/25/2008 City To Hold Truth In Taxation Hearing
6/19/2008 Parks & Recreation Report For June 19, 2008
6/19/2008 Road Report For June 19, 2008
6/14/2008 20th Street To Close For Reconstruction
6/11/2008 Avenue C Closed Thursday Through Saturday
6/10/2008 32nd Street Re-Opens, Avenue C Next
6/10/2008 City To Hold Open House For Bike Plan
6/10/2008 City's Newest Park Set For Grand Opening
6/6/2008 Parks & Recreation Report For June 6, 2008
6/6/2008 Road Report For June 5, 2008
5/30/2008 Mondays With The Mayor
5/29/2008 Parks & Recreation Report For May 29, 2008
5/29/2008 City Sued Following Denial Of Church's Land-Used Permit
5/29/2008 Road Report For May 29, 2008
5/29/2008 Wilson Named Buyer Of The Year
5/28/2008 Skateboarders Wanted
5/27/2008 New 32nd Street Closures, Avenues C & D
5/23/2008 Parks & Recreations Report For May 23, 2008
5/23/2008 Walnut Ave/Arizona Ave Closure On Wednesday
5/22/2008 Memorial Day Temporary Bridge Closure
5/22/2008 Road Report For May 22, 2008
5/19/2008 North End Artists' Cooperative Ends Season With Fundraiser For Disable Vets
5/19/2008 Memorial Day Trash Pick Up
5/16/2008 National Public Works Week
5/15/2008 Road Report For May 15, 2008
5/13/2008 Public Meeting To Be Held For Villa Hermosa
5/12/2008 Budget Worksessions
5/12/2008 City Employee Elected To Regional Post
5/10/2008 Parks & Recreation Report For May 9, 2008
5/9/2008 3E Won't Close; Expansion Accelerated
5/9/2008 Road Report For May 8, 2008
5/7/2008 City Announces Circle Of Excellence Award Winners At Employee Luncheon
5/6/2008 Avenue 3E To Close Between Gila Ridge And 32nd Street Next Week
5/5/2008 4th Avenue Extension Reopens; Work Remains Near 40th Street
5/5/2008 Avenue A To Close Overnight Between 16th - 18th Streets
5/2/2008 Parks & Recreation Report For May 2, 2008
5/1/2008 Road Report For May 1, 2008
4/30/2008 'Roundtable' Now On Tuesdays; Regular Worksession Moves To 5 P.M.
4/29/2008 32nd Street Closure Between Avenues C & D Extended Into Friday
4/29/2008 'Mayor' Series Returns Monday
4/28/2008 Final East Wetlands Walking Tour Of Season Is 8 a.m. Saturday
4/28/2008 Yumans Invited To Groundbreaking Of Cibola Aquatic Center
4/25/2008 32nd Street Closure Between Avenues C & D Extended Through Wednesday
4/25/2008 Parks & Recreation Update For April 25, 2008
4/24/2008 Road Report For April 24, 2008
4/21/2008 Communication Expert To Present "Stop The Whining"
4/21/2008 32nd Street To Close Between Avenues C & D Wednesday Through Monday
4/18/2008 Schools New Trees Go Up On Earth Day
4/18/2008 Yuma Wins Nationwide Honors With Year's Top Public Works Project
4/17/2008 Road Report For April 17, 2008
4/17/2008 Parks & Recreation Update For April 17, 2008
4/17/2008 Going Nuts For Arbor Day
4/15/2008 MLK Center To Host Fair Housing Forum
4/15/2008 Intern To Become A City Manager
4/15/2008 City 73's Airing Of "Crystal Darkness" Will Accommodate Council Session
4/12/2008 City Cooperating in Federal Investigation Stemming From Church's Request
4/11/2008 MLK Center To Host Training On Grant Writing
4/11/2008 Parks & Recreation Update For April 11, 2008
4/10/2008 Road Report For April 10, 2008
4/9/2008 Forbes Lists Yuma In Tech Top Ten
4/9/2008 Conference Seeks To Expand River Restoration
4/3/2008 Parks & Recreation Update For April 3, 2008
4/3/2008 Road Report For April 3, 2008
4/2/2008 "Mayor" Series Returns Monday
4/2/2008 E-waste Now Accepted At City Drop-Off
3/27/2008 City Of Yuma Public Auction Is This Saturday
3/27/2008 Road Report For March 27, 2008
3/26/2008 Planned Water Outage: Barkley Ranch Area
3/26/2008 Training Alliance: Succeeding Supervisors
3/26/2008 Parks And Recreation Update For March 26, 2008
3/24/2008 Yuma City Hall To Host Hour-Long Forum With U.S. Sen. Jon Kyl
3/20/2008 Road Report for March 20, 2008
3/19/2008 City Officials Join Arizona Delegation On Tour Of Marine Corps Museum
3/19/2008 Signatures Verified; Council Has 50 Days To Act
3/18/2008 24th Street & Avenue B To Have Lane Restrictions Wednesday
3/18/2008 Smucker Park Tree Removal
3/13/2008 Road Report for March 13, 2008
3/12/2008 Who? What? Where? Log On Or Dial It Up
3/10/2008 MLK Neighborhood Center To Host Grant Outreach Meeting Tuesday
3/6/2008 Road Report For March 6, 2008
3/6/2008 Parks And Recreation Update For March 6, 2008
3/5/2008 Longtime Adult Center Now Yuma's North End Community Center
3/5/2008 Clarification Issued On Status Of Referendum Petition
2/28/2008 Parks And Recreation Update For February 28, 2008
2/28/2008 Road Report For February 28, 2008
2/27/2008 E. Wetlands Is State's Top Public Works Project
2/27/2008 "Mondays With Mayor And Council" Returns Next Monday
2/25/2008 State Attorney General Hosts Yuma Crime, Fraud Prevention Forum
2/25/2008 Yuma Fire Department Warns of Confilicting Earthquake info Via E-Mail
2/21/2008 Road Report For February 21, 2008
2/21/2008 Parks And Recreation Update For February 21, 2008
2/20/2008 Yuma Has State Tech Team Of Year
2/14/2008 Road Report for February 14, 2008
2/14/2008 City, ADOT Crews' Late-Night Signal Fix
2/14/2008 Parks And Recreation Update For February 14, 2008
2/13/2008 Presidents' Day City, Trash Schedules
2/12/2008 C-Span Bus To Visit Yuma City Hall
2/11/2008 Civic Center To Host "Singing Chef"
2/11/2008 City Unveils New-Look Web Site
2/7/2008 Parks And Recreation Update For February 7, 2008
2/7/2008 Road Report For February 7, 2008
2/6/2008 East Wetlands Walking Tours Scheduled Through March
2/6/2008 Open House To Unveil Fire Service And Facilities Plan Febuary 12th
2/6/2008 Creative Playground Set For Grand Reopening Febuary 16th
2/1/2008 City Water Crew Extinguishes House Fire, Evacuates Residents
1/31/2008 West Wetlands Hosts Renaissance Faire; Some Park Areas Restricted
1/30/2008 Safety Improvements Coming To 24th Street & Donna Avenue
1/30/2008 Facts Regarding Events Center Resolution
1/29/2008 Public Invited To Thursday's Meeting On 16th Street Widening Projects
1/24/2008 Road Report for January 24th 2008
1/8/2008 Working With Volunteers Workshop Coming
1/8/2008 Ozark Jubilee Coming To Civic Center
1/8/2008 Playful Yuma Wins Special Mention
1/7/2008 Residents Invited to Next In "Mayor" Series - Update
1/4/2008 Administrator's Statement On Events Center
1/4/2008 Next Household Waste Drop-off Day Coming
1/4/2008 Mondays with the Mayor - Residents Invited To Next In Series
1/2/2008 Creative Playground Closed For Maintenance
12/21/2007 Ring in 2008 With Family Fun Night
12/19/2007 Holiday City Hall, Trash Pickup Schedules
12/19/2007 "Playful City" Video In Tight Race
12/19/2007 Elected Officials To Be Sworn In Thrusday
12/19/2007 Appropriations Bill Would Help Yuma
12/17/2007 Popular Travelogue Series Set For 2008
11/5/2007 General Election is 6 A.M. to 7 P.M. Tuesday
11/1/2007 Next "Mondays With Mayor And Council" Is This Monday
11/1/2007 Meeting For Roadways Project Postponed
10/31/2007 Work On City Cemetery To Result In 12th Street Closures
10/30/2007 City & ADOT Change Lanes/Signal Operation At 32nd & The Big Curve
10/24/2007 Work At Big Curve To Shut Down Part of 32nd Street This Friday
10/22/2007 Yuma Fleet Taking Multifacted Approach to "Going Green"