Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 28th of October.
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🎓 Education
On October 27, the Arizona Western College District Governing Board announced its intent to consider Dr. Reetika Dhawan as the sole candidate to replace retiring president Dr. Daniel Corr.
The board will hold candidate town halls on November 5 and 6 at Yuma Campus and other locations, and no formal action has been taken yet—faculty, staff and community members are invited to participate.
The Yuma County Education Foundation is accepting applications for the 2025-2026 Hall of Fame—merging the event with the Legacy Gala to honor local educators.
Nominations are due by November 13 and winners will be revealed at the January 22 Legacy Gala and the April 30 Teacher of the Year Banquet.
🎉 Yuma Events
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YumaCon 2025
11 a.m. - 6 p.m. — Yuma Civic Center — All ages welcome, kids under 6 free — Embrace your inner geek with cosplay, gaming, and local vendors at Yuma's annual celebration of comics and pop culture.
Desert Difference: FarmTech Connect AgTech Conference
7 a.m. - 1 p.m. — University of Arizona Yuma Agricultural Center — Registration required — Dive into the future of agriculture with hands-on demonstrations and engaging discussions in arid agriculture innovation.
Fortunate Son - A Tribute to Creedence Clearwater Revival
7-8:30 p.m. — Yuma Theatre — Tickets from $94 — Experience the energy of Fortunate Son live and sing along to the biggest hits.
🏠 Yuma Real Estate
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