Across a career spanning three decades, Weld County Dispatcher Laura Schumacher has served as an initial first responder to many going through their worst day. She has provided reassurance to callers and critical information to first responders to facilitate emergency assistance, while rarely getting to know the final outcome of a call In August, the …
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Aug 29 2022
Greeley Receives Grant for Advanced Water Meters
The City of Greeley received a $2 million WaterSMART grant from the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation to replace approximately 11,000 old water meters with advanced technology to improve water-use efficiency throughout Greeley. The new meters communicate wirelessly with an online portal also called WaterSmart to provide registered customers with secure, near real-time access to review …
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Aug 22 2022
Golden Gallery Art Show
This was the fourth year of this extremely popular art show hosted by the Weld County Area Agency on Aging and the Greeley Active Adult Center which was held at the Union Colony Civic Center in Greeley. The show featured Weld County artists, both professional and amateur, ages 50 and over. Each piece on display …
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Aug 15 2022
Grace Point Senior Care Receives Blue Ribbon Award
Grace Pointe Senior Care Community — Greeley’s only family owned continuum of care facility — has received Telligen’s Blue Ribbon in COVID-19 Vigilance Award for the second year in a row. This award recognizes their commitment to preventing the spread of COVID-19. Grace Pointe is proud to be one of 28 facilities in the state …
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Aug 08 2022
Centennial Village Museum Presents Pets N Popsicles!
Pets N Popsicles Delivers Sweet Treats to Beat the Heat at Centennial Village Museum Stay cool with sweet treats at Centennial Village Museum’s annual Pets N Popsicles event, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 5-6 at 1475 A Street. Guests receive a popsicle with each ticket purchase, $4 per person for ages three and up. …
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Aug 01 2022
County Fair Staff Presents Book to County Commissioners!
As the 104th Weld County Fair runs from July 23 through August 1, the Weld County Board of Commissioners were recently presented with the fair book, a continuing time-honored tradition. The royalty court is charged with representing the Weld County Fair at events throughout the county and around the state. Their duties include participation in …
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Jul 25 2022
Directors of Volunteers in Agencies (DOVIA) Colorado
Directors of Volunteers in Agencies (DOVIA) Colorado is a state wide, non-profit organization whose mission is to promote professionalism in the field of volunteer management. Including advocacy for volunteerism and to provide networking and educational opportunities for those in volunteer management. Directors of Volunteers in Agencies (DOVIA) DOVIA focus’ on professional development by planning and …
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Jul 04 2022
City of Greeley Appoints New Police Chief
In June, Greeley City Manager Raymond Lee announced the appointment of Adam Turk as the city’s next police chief. Turk stepped in as interim police chief last September following the retirement of his predecessor Mark Jones. Since then, Turk led the Greeley Police Department while the city conducted a nationwide search. As one of four …
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Jun 27 2022
Greeley Weld Senior Foundation Hall of Fame Awards
The Greeley Weld Senior Foundation (GWSF) presented their annual event, Hall of Fame Awards. GWSF is privileged to have as part of its mission the opportunity to select, recognize and honor volunteers who have excelled in their service to the citizens and community. A delicious breakfast buffet was served in the UNC Panorama Room. Attendees …
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Jun 20 2022
City Council Appoints New City Clerk!
At their May 3 meeting, Greeley City Council appointed Heidi Leatherwood as the City Clerk. Leatherwood, who starts May 12, comes to the City of Greeley from her last position as the town clerk for Erie, Colorado. Her decades-long career as a strategic leader in municipal government also includes positions as deputy city clerk with …
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Jun 14 2022
Greeley Reviews Four Candidates for Police Chief!
Greeley City Manager Raymond Lee is reviewing four semifinalists for Greeley’s next chief of police. The four semifinalists include Bryce Johnson, Ernest Morales III, Adam Turk, and Richard Worley. This list was compared with many other candidates since six months ago. Planning to select the city’s police chief started in January following the retirement of …
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