Good Day
Fort Collins
Saturday, August 31st, 2024
Good morning, Fort Collins. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 31st of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The city's annual Snowplow Roadeo tested over 80 pieces of snow removal equipment to prepare for winter road clearing. CBS Colorado
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Brent Thompson's family awarded $5 million by Larimer County Sheriff's Office after he was fatally run over following a deputy's use of a taser. CBS Colorado
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ McWhinney Real Estate Services Inc. sold the Cycle Apartments near Foothills Mall for $120 million to a Boise-based company as part of ongoing redevelopment efforts. Loveland Reporter-Herald
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The ASCSU senate session led to the unanimous ratification of Jakye Nunley for the Board for Student Organization Funding and discussed legislation including funding for a pocket pantry and senate job descriptions. Colorado State University
- ➤ Thompson School District sees improvement in statewide testing scores, with higher achievements in English and Math compared to the previous year, despite still being below pre-pandemic levels. Loveland Reporter-Herald
- ➤ The CSU Energy Institute, with Platte River Power Authority and Efficiency Works, launched a mobile classroom aimed at spreading clean energy education across Colorado, particularly targeting resource-scarce Title 1 schools. North Forty News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Larimer County's food inspection report from Aug. 23-29, 2024, shows most establishments passed while some require reinspection due to violations. Loveland Reporter-Herald
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ German immigrant Philipp Steffgen and his wife, Zanny, launch Goulash Pirate, a late-night food cart serving goulash in Old Town Fort Collins. The Coloradoan
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Fall Kick-Off Celebration
Celebrate the beginning of fall with free food and fellowship while connecting with others in the community.
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Pupsicles for Pooches!
Experience a refreshing treat for your dog with homemade pupsicles made from fresh fruits and veggies at Dogtopia of Fort Collins.
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Space Day Celebration for Pups
Experience an out-of-this-world day for dogs where they can play with their furry friends and have adorable space-themed photos taken.
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2nd Annual Sustainable Ranching Event in Colorado
Experience innovations in sustainable ranching and connect with like-minded women leaders in agriculture at this engaging event.
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Thirsty Bird: Science on Tap
Experience an engaging evening of learning about birds with presentations from experts while enjoying craft beer at Funkwerks.
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Country Western Weekend Festivities
Experience a fun-filled weekend of cowboy and cowgirl activities including horseshoes, lassos, and western-themed crafts at Fort Collins / Lakeside KOA Holiday.
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Magical Sunset Horseback Ride
Experience breathtaking sunsets while horseback riding at Tattered Saddle Stables, perfect for creating unforgettable family memories.
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MVCC Moms: Community Gathering for Mothers
Experience a supportive environment for mothers with discussions on relevant topics, dessert, and fellowship during scheduled Monday evening meetings.
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Plein Air Oil Painting Workshop in Fort Collins
Experience the beauty of outdoor painting while learning techniques to capture light, color, and atmosphere using oil paints in this hands-on workshop.
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Weekly Middle & High School Crew Meeting
Experience engaging activities and community building at the Middle & High School ministries meeting every Wednesday evening.
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