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LEADING OFF Editor’s letter 6 Contributors 6 HISTORY Taking a look back at the Helzapoppin’ Festival, which launched in 1935 8 Step back in time with a 1940 Buckeye Valley News front page, featuring a record-breaking train 10 GOVERNMENT Buckeye’s state senator shares his priorities for the 2025 legislative session 12 BUSINESS Verrado Marketplace set to shape the future of Buckeye beginning next year 14 At a Shell station parking lot, you can find delicious crepes and lattes you might not know existed 18 SPORTS
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EDUCATION What’s next for Buckeye high schools? 26 The history behind Buckeye Union High School District 30 REAL ESTATE The most and least expensive homes sold last quarter 34 Local realtors tell you what you need to know 36
DIRECTORY Your guide to Buckeye businesses 42 TRENDING What’s the latest in Buckeye? 44 PARTING SHOT Get to know Hobo Joe 46
The Buckeye Bird Gang wants to spread their love of the Arizona Cardinals all around the city 22
ON THE COVER The Victory Steps at Verrado, known as “nature’s stairmaster,” feature over 340 railroad-tie steps ascending nearly 200 feet, offering stunning desert views. A popular spot for fitness and reflection, the steps are open daily from 5 to 7:30 p.m. at the northern end of North Verrado Way.
InBuckeye.com | Winter 2025
Winter 2025 | InBuckeye.com
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