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LATEST EVENTS & PROGRAMS

Marana Council Regular Meeting

September 16, 2025

Pursuant to A.R.S. §38-431.02, notice is hereby given to the members of the Marana Town Council and to the general public that the Marana Town Council will be meeting on the third Tuesday of the month. These dates and times are subject to change.

Marana Planning Commission

September 24, 2025

Pursuant to A.R.S. § 38-431.02, notice is hereby given to the members of the Marana Planning Commission and to the general public that the Planning Commission will hold a meeting located in the Council Chambers of the Marana Municipal Complex, 11555 W. Civic Center Drive, Marana, Arizona.

Town of Marana Council Regular Meeting

October 07, 2025

Pursuant to A.R.S. §38-431.02, notice is hereby given to the members of the Marana Town Council and to the general public that the Marana Town Council will be meeting on the first Tuesday of the month. These dates and times are subject to change.

Fall Festival

October 18, 2025

Marana's most rootin' tootin event! Join us on the historic Heritage River Park in Marana to watch Mutton' Bustin', ride amusement rides, listen to great bands, and much much more!

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NEWSROOM UPDATES

Marana Leaders Recognized at League of Arizona Cities and Towns

Published on September 05, 2025

Two longtime Town of Marana Council Members are being honored for their decades of public service.

Safety First: Back-to-School Traffic Enforcement Numbers

Published on September 04, 2025

The numbers are in, and August kept the Marana Police Department busy as officers increased patrols for back-to-school traffic enforcement.

Marana First Responders Step up to the Plate for National Night Out

Published on September 02, 2025

Come cheer on Northwest Fire District and the Marana Police Department at this year’s National Night Out!

Late Mayor Honea Recognized as APRA Public Official of the Year

Published on September 02, 2025

The Town of Marana is proud to announce that late Mayor Ed Honea has been posthumously recognized as the Public Official of the Year for the State of Arizona by the Arizona Parks & Recreation Association (APRA). The honor highlights his years of dedication and support for parks and recreation in the town.

CalPortland Shared-Use Path Named APWA Project of the Year

Published on August 19, 2025

The Santa Cruz River Shared-Use Path at CalPortland has earned another honor, the American Public Works Association’s 2025 Project of the Year for Structures under $5 million.

Real Talk Ep 79. What's new with Marana Unified School District?

Published on August 19, 2025

In this podcast episode, Town Manager Terry Rozema sits down with Marana Unified School District Superintendent Dr. Dan Streeter to discuss the latest news, shared initiatives, and the future of the district.

Tangerine TI Improvement Project Reaches Key Milestone

Published on August 12, 2025

The Town of Marana has received confirmation from the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) that right-of-way permits for the Tangerine Traffic Interchange (TI) Improvement Project have been processed. This significant step moves the project closer to construction.

Real Talk 78: When will development slow down in Marana?

Published on August 12, 2025

Town Manager Terry Rozema sits down with Mayor Jon Post to answer questions about Marana's rapid growth.

Marana Reaffirms Support for Ironwood Forest National Monument

Published on August 11, 2025

The Marana Town Council has unanimously approved Resolution No. 2025-075, affirming the Town’s support for the Ironwood Forest National Monument and opposing any reduction of its boundaries for resource extraction.

ADOT: Intermittent lane closures on Interstate 10 in Marana

Published on August 07, 2025

The Arizona Department of Transportation is encouraging drivers to plan for overnight intermittent lane closures on east- and westbound Interstate 10 between Sandario Road and Sagebrush Road in Marana this weekend.

Marana recognizes Military Order of the World Wars Observance Day

Published on August 05, 2025

The Town of Marana has proclaimed August 5, 2025 as Military Order of the World Wars Observance Day.

Real Talk 77: What happens when teens take over the government?

Published on August 05, 2025

Join Town Manager Terry Rozema as he takes you behind the scenes of the Town of Marana “Get On Track” High School Summer Internship program.

Overnight Off-Ramp Closure at Orange Grove Road on August 8

Published on August 01, 2025

The Arizona Department of Transportation is advising drivers to plan for an overnight off-ramp closure on Interstate 10 at Orange Grove Road beginning on August 8, 2025.

FAA Clears Path Forward for New Control Tower at Marana Airport

Published on July 31, 2025

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has approved proposed funding for the design and construction of a new Airport Traffic Control Tower (ATCT) at the AVQ Marana Regional Airport.

Fatal Vehicle Collision Investigation

Published on July 30, 2025

One person is dead after a two vehicle collision on North Silverbell Road and North Finfrock Drive. No citations or arrests have been made at this time. The investigation is ongoing.

Marana Stormwater Maintenance Team Targets Monsoon Flood Risks

Published on July 28, 2025

The Town of Marana is taking extra steps to protect the community from flooding during Monsoon storms this year.

Arrest Made Following Luring Investigation in Continental Reserve

Published on July 24, 2025

A man has been arrested following a luring investigation in the Continental Reserve Community. Marana Police respond to reports of suspicious individual approaching juveniles in the area.

Marana Police Increases Back-to-School Traffic Enforcement

Published on July 24, 2025

As students head back to class next month, expect to see more Marana Police Officers on the roads. The Marana Police Department will be increasing traffic enforcement over the coming weeks, thanks to a grant from the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety.

Vehicle Burglaries Lead to Arrests

Published on July 17, 2025

Marana Police responded to several vehicle burglaries in the Gladden Farms Community and two people have been arrested following an investigation.

ADOT: Overnight lane closures on I-10 from Cortaro to Prince Roads

Published on July 17, 2025

The Arizona Department of Transportation is advising drivers to plan for overnight lane closures on Interstate 10 between Cortaro and Prince Roads from July 20 to July 24, 2025.

Real Talk 76: How does the Town of Marana prepare for monsoon storms?

Published on July 15, 2025

Town Manager Terry Rozema sits down with Public Works Superintendent Daniel Silva and Supervisor Adrian Rojel to discuss monsoon storm preparation and response.

CANCELED Marana to Host American Red Cross Mobile Blood Drive

Published on July 10, 2025

*THIS BLOOD DRIVE HAS BEEN CANCELED DUE TO THE HEA
The Town of Marana is once again teaming up with the American Red Cross to host a community blood drive on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, at the Ed Honea Marana Municipal Complex.

PHOTO HIGHLIGHTS: Star-Spangled Spectacular 2025

Published on July 08, 2025

Thank you for joining us for our Star-Spangled Spectacular celebration at Crossroads at Silverbell District Park on July 4, 2025. If you missed it or you want to relive the magic, check out some of the event highlights in our photo gallery.

POSTPONED ADOT: Westbound I-10 closure overnight on July 2

Published on July 01, 2025

The Westbound River Road closure has been postponed. A date for this closure has not been identified at this time. Another traffic alert will be sent out once the work has been rescheduled.

Marana Police Issue Phone and Internet Scam Warning

Published on June 30, 2025

Don’t fall for the fake call. That’s the warning from the Marana Police Department after a recent rise in phone and internet scams.

Council approves Marana Tourism Master Plan

Published on June 24, 2025

“The best part of tourism is what it does for the residents of Marana,” Boe shared. “Every dollar that comes in from a visitor has double the impact on our economy, allowing our Town to continue to provide 5-star service.”

Marana Airport unveils Wings Over Marana Public Art

Published on June 23, 2025

The AVQ Marana Regional Airport officially revealed a new public art installation called “Wings Over Marana” on Friday, June 20, 2025.

Real Talk 75. What makes Marana one of the top 3 places to live in AZ?

Published on June 17, 2025

Town Manager Terry Rozema sits down with Tourism & Marketing Manager Stefanie Boe and Assistant to the Town Manager Andrea De La Cruz to discuss the latest designation of Marana as a top three place to live in Arizona by U.S. News & World Report.

MPD Wraps Up First-Ever LaunchPad Life Skills Camp for Teens

Published on June 13, 2025

The Marana Police Department, with support from the Town of Marana, proudly wrapped up its inaugural LaunchPad program for high school juniors and seniors.

Marana Animal Services: Don't leave pets in hot cars

Published on June 13, 2025

Marana Animal Services is sounding the alarm for pet safety as temperatures rise in Southern Arizona. In the last month, Marana’s animal control officers have responded to nine calls for dogs left in vehicles. This is significantly higher than average.

Celebrate July 4 at our annual Star-Spangled Spectacular

Published on June 12, 2025

The Town of Marana invites residents and visitors to celebrate Independence Day at the annual Star-Spangled Spectacular, held Friday, July 4, 2025, at Crossroads at Silverbell District Park.

Marana prepares for Monsoon: Sandbag Stations Open

Published on June 11, 2025

Town of Marana sandbags are stocked and ready for community members preparing for the start of the monsoon season.

Marana celebrates 25 Years of Ironwood Forest National Monument

Published on June 09, 2025

The Town of Marana has proclaimed June 9, 2025, as Ironwood Forest Day, commemorating the 25th anniversary of the Ironwood Forest National Monument.

VFW Post 5990 Volunteers Help Beautify Marana's Heritage River Park

Published on June 09, 2025

Marana’s Heritage River Park is blooming with community pride after a special volunteer rose planting project. On Saturday, May 31, 2025, a dozen volunteers from the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5990 gather at the park to plant 25 rose bushes in the display garden as part of a one-day community service event.

Real Talk Episode 74. What's going on with Tangerine Interchange?

Published on June 03, 2025

In this podcast episode, Town Manager Terry Rozema sits down with Public Works Director Fausto Burruel to discuss the backups on Interstate-10 at Tangerine Interchange, the plans for improvements, and the Town's relationships with Arizona Department of Transportation and Union Pacific Railroad.

Marana Ranks #3 on List of Best Places to Live in Arizona

Published on May 22, 2025

The Town of Marana is at the top of the U.S. News & World Report’s list of the 22 Best Places to Live in Arizona.

Real Talk Ep 73. What's going UP in Marana? Part 4

Published on May 20, 2025

Town Manager Terry Rozema sits down with Development Services Director Jason Angell to talk about all the latest development projects in Marana.

Marana Celebrates Public Works Week 2025

Published on May 16, 2025

The Town of Marana is proud to recognize the week of May 18-24, 2025, as Public Works Week.

MPD Raises Nearly $3K for Special Olympics Arizona at Tip-A-Cop Event

Published on May 12, 2025

The Marana Police Department would like to thank the community for their generosity after another successful Tip-A-Cop fundraising event for the Special Olympics Arizona. This year, the department is proud to announce that $2,912 was raised for the Special Olympics.

Movies in Marana returns! 2025 Season continues on May 17

Published on May 08, 2025

Movies in Marana returns for an exciting new season of free family fun under the stars at our local parks.

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