Friday, August 29th, 2025
Good morning, Goodyear. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 29th of August.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Seattle-based retailer Nordstrom, Inc. will open a 25,000-square-foot Nordstrom Rack at GSQ on the northwest corner of Bullard Avenue and McDowell Road in downtown Goodyear. The store will open in spring 2027 and offer off-price clothing and home goods—meeting a request from local residents. Goodyear Independent
- ➤ Nordstrom announced plans to open a new store in Goodyear in spring 2027 at the GSQ mixed-use development on Bullard Ave and McDowell Road—25,000 square feet designed for discounted fashion. The company will expand its market and serve local customers with its off-price offerings. AZ Family
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Goodyear City Council celebrated the opening of Goodyear High School—its first educational namesake—with school officials and city leaders marking the milestone. Principal Jason Linn credited voters, the city, and contractors for their support as the school advanced from groundbreaking to opening in just one year. Goodyear Independent
- ➤ St. Peter’s Montessori in Litchfield Park was named the first Montessori school in Arizona to earn the Purple Star School recognition, honoring its support for military-connected families. The designation was announced on Aug. 27 in partnership with the Arizona Purple Star School Program and Luke Air Force Base — boosting community resources for military families. Goodyear Independent
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Estrella Foothills football, led by coach Michael Spencer, will face La Joya today in Avondale as part of their playoff push—last season the Wolves improved to an 8–3 record and now return key players like Jacob Rawls and Xander Teeter to tackle a tougher West Valley schedule. Goodyear Independent
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