It officially began two years ago today on March 15, 2004. That was the day inmaricopa.com’s first news story was published, and the proverbial snowball was formed.
“Two years ago we were dying for events to cover,” according to Scott Bartle, inmaricopa.com’s publisher. “Now there is so much happening in Maricopa that it takes all of our resources just to keep up!”
With more than 1,200 registered Open Forum users and 2,000 visits to the site every day, 85329.com’s exponential growth has mirrored that of the city. And an appreciative Bartle knows who to thank for it. “The reception we have received from our readers has been phenomenal,” Bartle says. “Without our loyal readers, advertisers and staff, we could not provide this valuable resource for our growing community.”
Following is a sampling of stories, beginning with inmaricopa.com’s first, “Andrew Cole benefits raise $20,000+.” Visit the inmaricopa.com Archives to read any previously published news item.
March 15, 2004 – Andrew Cole benefits raise $20,000+
June 2, 2004 – Kelly Anderson elected Maricopa’s mayor
September 15, 2004 – Naval Space Command along Maricopa Road serves important purpose
December 10, 2004 – School board faces budget crunch
March 15, 2005 – General plan workshop draws large crowd
June 16, 2005 – Santa Rosa principal, curriculum director and projects coordinator selected
September 16, 2005 – Wells Fargo celebrates grand opening of new branch
December 16, 2005 – Ground is broken for Maricopa’s new Pacana Park
![A blue square highlights the area of the proposed affordable housing development and "Restaurant Row" sitting south of city hall and the Maricopa Police Department. Preliminary architectural drawings were not yet available. [City of Maricopa]](https://www.inmaricopa.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/041724-affordable-housing-project-restaurant-row-218x150.jpg "Affordable apartments planned near ‘Restaurant Row’")
![Maricopa Chamber of Commerce Director Kelly Anderson and Councilmember Henry Wade smile as LaQuinta Fisher cuts the ribbon in front of her new salon, Silk Press Xpress, on April 6, 2024. [Monica D. Spencer]](https://www.inmaricopa.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/spencer-040624-silk-press-xpress-ribbon-cutting-web-01-218x150.jpg "Silk Press Xpress ready to welcome new clients")
![A blue square highlights the area of the proposed affordable housing development and "Restaurant Row" sitting south of city hall and the Maricopa Police Department. Preliminary architectural drawings were not yet available. [City of Maricopa]](https://www.inmaricopa.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/041724-affordable-housing-project-restaurant-row-100x70.jpg "Affordable apartments planned near ‘Restaurant Row’")
