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Posted on: October 1, 2019

Fall 2019 Progress Magazine released

Progress Magazine

Does this cooler weather have you wanting to cuddle up with some hot chocolate and a good read? Progress Magazine is out now! This issue has all you need to know about upcoming festivals & entertainment, road improvement projects, Census 2020, and more! Find the electronic version here.

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Other News in City of Surprise News

Primary Election results in for Mayor; Districts 2, 3, 4 & 5 Councilmembers

Posted on: August 5, 2020

Fall 2020 Adult Sports Leagues registration is now open

Posted on: August 3, 2020

Pledge to conserve water & help Surprise win a national water conservation challenge

Posted on: August 3, 2020

New "Surprise Lately" episode

Posted on: July 31, 2020

City of Surprise Seeking Applications for Voluntary Commission Vacancy

Posted on: July 30, 2020

August 4 Primary Election results to be available on web, TV

Posted on: July 28, 2020

City now accepting applications for Community Outreach Grant

Posted on: July 27, 2020

City of Surprise Seeking Applications for Voluntary Commission Vacancy

Posted on: July 27, 2020

Primary Election Results

Posted on: August 4, 2020

Gov. Extends Pause of Some Business Operations; Announces Plan for Schools

Posted on: July 23, 2020

Accreditation Team Invites Public Comment

Posted on: July 20, 2020

2020 Surprise Retail Survey results are in!

Posted on: July 20, 2020

New "Surprise Lately" episode

Posted on: July 17, 2020

Governor Extends COVID-19 Eviction Protections; Expands Rental Assistance Access

Posted on: July 16, 2020

RideChoice transportation service available to income qualified Surprise residents

Posted on: July 13, 2020

Governor Ducey Announces New Actions To Contain COVID-19

Posted on: July 10, 2020

Census takers to begin visiting homes in August; Respond now and avoid the knock

Posted on: July 2, 2020

Governor Ducey Takes Further Action to Reverse COVID-19 Spread in Arizona

Posted on: June 29, 2020

Surprise requires face coverings in public effective June 20; City Hall will reclose to public

Posted on: June 19, 2020

Letter from Surprise City Council

Posted on: June 16, 2020

Governor Ducey Announces Enhanced COVID-19 Action Plan

Posted on: June 17, 2020

Council proclaims Monsoon Awareness Week; Surprise offers safety tips for Monsoon 2020

Posted on: June 17, 2020

Letter from Surprise Police Chief Terry Young

Posted on: June 12, 2020

Scheduled Solid Waste, Stormwater Utility rate increases begin July 1

Posted on: June 8, 2020

City splash pads, basketball & racquetball courts reopen June 8; ramada, sports field rentals resume

Posted on: June 5, 2020

Council adopts FY2021 Budget focused on flexibility for the future

Posted on: June 2, 2020

City Hall reopens June 1; select recreation amenities phase in

Posted on: May 26, 2020

Excessive Heat Warning this week; Heat Relief stations available

Posted on: May 27, 2020

City of Surprise Seeking Applications for Voluntary Commission Vacancy

Posted on: May 26, 2020

Surprise Introduces Phased COVID-19 Reopening Plan

Posted on: May 18, 2020

Changes to public participation during Arts & Cultural Advisory Commission meeting May 18

Posted on: May 13, 2020

City of Surprise pools, gyms, recreation centers remain closed until further notice

Posted on: May 13, 2020

Governor Ducey Announces Next Phase Of Arizona Recovery

Posted on: May 12, 2020

Surprise Sundancers raise nearly $175,000 for scholarships and youth programs

Posted on: May 13, 2020

City of Surprise Seeking Applications for Voluntary Commission Vacancy

Posted on: May 6, 2020

Surprise to open some recreation amenities May 15

Posted on: May 7, 2020

Gov. Ducey Issues Updated Guidance For Restaurants, Coffee Shops, Barbers & Cosmetologists

Posted on: May 4, 2020

Governor Ducey, ADHS Release Guidelines For Retail Business & Customers As Openings Resume Next Week

Posted on: May 1, 2020

Governor Issues Updated Guidance For Arizonans, Businesses

Posted on: April 30, 2020

Mayor Hall Declares Local State of Emergency in Surprise

Posted on: March 19, 2020

Surprise continues suspension of recreation programming & events

Posted on: April 28, 2020

Veterans Reflection Circle named Project of the Year by national & state public works associations

Posted on: April 27, 2020

Changes to public participation during PSPRS Fire & Police Board meetings

Posted on: April 2, 2020

COVID-19 financial relief information for individuals & families available on city’s website

Posted on: April 1, 2020

Valley Metro adjusts Express, RAPID bus service schedules due to COVID-19

Posted on: March 31, 2020

City webpage provides community support resources, volunteer opportunities amid COVID-19

Posted on: March 30, 2020

City temporarily amends A-frame sign policy during COVID-19 Pandemic

Posted on: March 30, 2020

Change to City Council Meeting public comment; Cancelation of several public meetings

Posted on: March 27, 2020

COVID-19 Special Report Video

Posted on: March 26, 2020

Update: March 27 FY 2021 Budget Retreat Public Comment Details

Posted on: March 26, 2020

Surprise Partners with Meals of Joy to Offer Hot Lunches to Vulnerable Populations

Posted on: March 25, 2020

Surprise Resource Center Reducing Public Hours

Posted on: March 24, 2020

City Park Amenities & Facilities Closed to Public

Posted on: March 24, 2020

Local nonprofit Benevilla seeking volunteers to assist seniors

Posted on: March 23, 2020

Governor Ducey Announces Latest COVID-19 Actions

Posted on: March 19, 2020

Changes to public participation during Planning & Zoning meetings effective March 18

Posted on: March 18, 2020

Changes to public participation during Council Meetings effective March 17

Posted on: March 16, 2020

Surprise cancels/postpones events and programs due to COVID-19

Posted on: March 16, 2020

Fiscal Year 2021 Budget Retreat set for March 27

Posted on: March 10, 2020

Surprise Fire-Medical is Awarded International Accredited Status

Posted on: March 4, 2020

Surprise Resource Center expands evening hours beginning March 4

Posted on: February 13, 2020

Surprise Reaffirms Support for Quality Education

Posted on: February 4, 2020

Chief Young to serve as 2020 AZ Association of Chiefs of Police President

Posted on: January 31, 2020

Surprise names Community Development Director

Posted on: January 3, 2020

DevelopNEXT: Give Input on Draft Land Development Ordinances

Posted on: December 11, 2019

City awarded $50K grant from Tohono O’odham Nation to advance community initiatives

Posted on: December 4, 2019

Surprise offers free online “Startup Space” to connect entrepreneurs, small businesses

Posted on: November 20, 2019

City of Surprise Revenue Bond Rating Raised to ‘AA+’

Posted on: November 14, 2019

Surprise Fire-Medical Awarded 8 New Firefighters Through Federal Grant

Posted on: October 16, 2019

CALL OF ELECTION - Public Notice of the City of Surprise, Arizona.

Posted on: October 21, 2019

Surprise expands library services with increased hours & new location

Posted on: October 16, 2019

City wins national video award for “The Moving Wall Vietnam Memorial” visit

Posted on: October 1, 2019

City of Surprise recruiting new tourism events; grant funding available

Posted on: September 26, 2019

Surprise Fire-Medical donates fire engine to Valley Vista High School Fire Science program

Posted on: September 25, 2019

Mayor proclaims Surprise a Dementia Friendly City

Posted on: September 18, 2019

Citywide transportation projects update; Litchfield Road widening begins 9/30

Posted on: September 16, 2019

Surprise breaks ground on new Fire Station 304

Posted on: September 9, 2019

Rising costs amid a volatile recycling market result in changes to city’s collection

Posted on: August 12, 2019