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2, 3 & 4 BEDROOM TOWNHOMES BRAND-NEW AFFORDABLE LIVING
LEADING OFF Editor’s letter 6 Contributors 6 HISTORY This month in history 6 A look back at Maricopa Station 8 GOVERNMENT Who wants a seat on city council 10 Who and what you’ll see on the ballot 14 First-time voting 16 Permits 18 BUSINESS Restaurant inspections 20 Business briefs 22 HEALTH GUIDE These dogs heal Maricopa 26 Why choose Maricopa Wellness 32 EDUCATION Meet MUSD’s board candidates 34 First of many Friday night lights 40 HOME Meet your garden gurus 42 Mortgage rate relief 45 The cost of a vacant rental 46 Extreme home sales 48
Enjoy a modern home with:
• Private backyards
• Energy-efficient building design
• Granite countertops
• Stainless steel appliance package
• Convenient mail & package center
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• In-Home washer & dryer* (extra cost)
• Fully equipped kitchen
THINGS TO DO Events calendar 52 Murder mystery dinner theater returns 54 TRENDING A look at what’s hot on InMaricopa.com 63 PARTING SHOT Peace at Pacana Park 64
• Swimming pool
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ON THE COVER Monica D. Spencer captures a photo of Pinal County Master Gardeners Harriet Phelps and Wende Gehrt as they take a break from harvesting prickly pear fruit in September.
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*Restrictions & income restrictions apply. See website for details.
InMaricopa.com | October 2026
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