Tuesday, April 7th, 2026
Good morning, Surprise. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 7th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ At its March 26 meeting, the Surprise P.E.O. Chapter FM elected new officers for 2026-27, including Karen Bertelsen, Debbie Van Zuiden, Sara Pringle, Beverly Breuning, Mary Tepe, Peggy Robbins and Laurel Haroldson. The nonprofit has aided over 129,000 women with more than $460 million in educational assistance. Surprise Independent
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ ASU professor Hitendra Chaturvedi is helping local small businesses use AI by interviewing over 100 firms and planning a new tool that shows how to balance readiness & implementation. This research will guide companies to boost efficiency in the growing tech boom. ABC15
- ➤ The Original Rainbow Cone opened its first Arizona shop at 13510 N. Litchfield Road last week after a big marketing campaign and a ribbon cutting with city officials — the 100-year-old Chicago brand now serves its signature layered cone with flavors including orange sherbet, pistachio, Palmer House, strawberry, and chocolate. Surprise Independent
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Surprise Police Department is accepting community feedback on its service quality as part of its CALEA accreditation process * residents can submit comments online until Sunday, May 31. Surprise Independent
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Foodie Fest West
4-10 p.m. — Mark Coronado Park — Indulge in amazing eats from local vendors and food trucks at this ultimate foodie event.
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Local Arizona Business Networking Event
5-7:30 p.m. — State 48 Brewery — $15 for non-members — Connect with fellow business owners and explore new opportunities over great food.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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