Apr 26 2016
In a February, 2016 Denver Post article, RealtyTrac cited that Fort Collins has the 2nd lowest vacancy rate in the country (0.2%), where the national average is 7.1%. The Coloradoan reported in November 2015 that Loveland’s vacancy rate is 3.8% and Greeley’s is 5.7%. RealtyTrac stated, “The ripple effect of a 0.2% vacancy rate is …
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Apr 19 2016
By Patty Endres MA/ LED; Garden Square at Westlake Assisted Living Jazz is a form of music that is American, but its roots are said to have come from New Orleans. is large port city that has an influx of many different types of people has influenced this music’s beginnings. African Americans and Europeans have …
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Apr 12 2016
The Assistance League (AL) of Greeley is accepting letters of interest from homeowners wanting to showcase their residence at the 20th Annual Holiday Home Tour on Saturday, December 3, 2016. If interested in having your home on the tour, please contact the AL by email at algreeley@babox.org/. Requests of interest are accepted through May 31. …
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Apr 12 2016
The Greeley/Weld Senior Foundation will host the annual Senior Hall of Fame Reception on Sunday, May 1, 2016 at the Greeley Downtown Recreation Center at 1 pm. Each year the Foundation recognizes seniors for their outstanding contributions and services to their communities. Nominations are accepted from the community. Photographs of the Hall of Fame honorees …
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Mar 29 2016
The City of Greeley has launched a study to determine the location and extent of street and private property flooding in the Downtown and north Greeley area. Several neighborhoods within these areas are known to have inadequate storm drainage and portions have flooded at least five times in recent memory. An examination of existing conditions, …
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Mar 22 2016
As we continue into a new year, the Weld County Board of Commissioners would like to remind all Weld County residents about the free prescription discount card provided by National Association of Counties (NACo). The discount card may be used by all county residents regardless of age, income or existing health coverage. Cardholders and their …
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Mar 15 2016
The Arts Picnic “Park Your Art” Committee is now accepting arts/crafts booth applications for the 2016 show held in historic Lincoln Park, downtown Greeley. The juried event, scheduled for July 30 and 31, is open to all artists (student, amateur, or professional). Completed application packets must be postmarked on or before Monday April 18, 2016. …
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Mar 14 2016
The Downtown Development Authority announces the Fourth Annual Blarney on the Block St. Patrick’s Day celebration, at 2pm on March 12th on historic Downtown Greeley’s 9TH St. Plaza. Everyone is invited to wear their green and participate in the afternoon festivities, including a three-block parade, featuring the bagpipes and drums of The Fort Collins Pipe …
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Feb 29 2016
Let the City of Greeley help you save water and money with its rebate program for selected water efficient products. This program is only for products purchased in 2016. Applicants must apply for rebates within 90 days of purchase and must apply by January 14, 2017. The rebate is available for both commercial and residential …
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Feb 17 2016
When Weld County Commissioner Julie Cozad learned she was selected to serve on the Colorado Commission on Aging, she was thrilled. “The issues that face our aging population are important to me,” said Cozad. “I’m interested in exploring efficient and thoughtful ways communities can collaborate to address the concerns of our aging population.” Cozad, was …
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Feb 17 2016
Submitted by Patty Endres MA, Garden Square at Westlake Assisted Living February is Canned foods month, and here’s a yummy slow cooker recipe to try. “This tortilla soup tastes better than anything you can get at a restaurant. And it’s healthy too! Don’t let the long list of ingredients fool you. All you do is …
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Feb 11 2016
By Michael Buckley, Associate Publisher Cornelia Davis grew up in a former communist country. She remembers her family struggling to maintain a reasonable level of living. The rationing of gas, electricity, water and food are vivid memories. “Big Government was involved in every aspect of our lives.” She said, “We were discouraged to worship God” …
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