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Fort Collins Council Selects Six City Manager Finalists

The City of Fort Collins has narrowed its search for a new City Manager to six finalists who will participate in interviews and selection events with City Council, City staff and community stakeholders throughout March, including an online community forum on March 7. The finalists are: • Kelly DiMartino, current interim city manager and former …

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EPA Ranks Northern Colorado as a Serious Air Pollution Violator

With the wildfires, increasing carbon dioxide levels, and gas driven polluting products, Metro Denver and Fort Collins are ranked high as one of the worst air polluters. According to Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Metro Denver ranked eighth worst for ozone levels, up from 10th in 2020. Fort Collins increased to 17th worst, up from 19th …

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EPA Ranks Northern Colorado as a Serious Air Pollution Violator

With the wildfires, increasing carbon dioxide levels, and gas driven polluting products, Metro Denver and Fort Collins are ranked high as one of the worst air polluters. According to Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Metro Denver ranked eighth worst for ozone levels, up from 10th in 2020. Fort Collins increased to 17th worst, up from 19th …

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Larimer County Human Services Lobbies Appointment Only Services

Out of an abundance of caution and to keep staff and the community safe, the Department of Human Services moved their lobbies to appointment only, effective Monday, November 16. These lobby locations include Fort Collins, 1501 Blue Spruce; Loveland, only Human Services lobbies at 200 Peridot; and Estes Park, 1601 Brodie Ave. Appointments for EBT …

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Purchasing Your Home Using A Reverse Mortgage

A reverse mortgage can be a great tool in purchasing a home. If or when it is time to consider moving to a home more lifestyle-friendly for senior living, a reverse mortgage can be a great option. Benefits to purchase using a reverse mortgage include: No mortgage payment and possibly keep considerable equity from the …

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Casting about for a line…

By Richard Griess We’ve all seen the bumper sticker: ‘A bad day fishin’ beats a good day at work.’ Chances are, most people can relate. But what about the retired old codger or codgerette – good day at work doesn’t apply. Now a bad day fishin’ becomes a little more meaningful. In the words of …

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Annual Veterans Day Breakfast

The City of Fort Collins Recreation Department and Golden K Kiwanis Club sponsored their annual Veterans Day breakfast at the Fort Collins Senior Center. Over 150 veterans and their spouses attended the event. A breakfast program included a color guard presentation, the Cordial Invitations Barbershop Quartet, introductions by city staffer Ashley Ruffer and the Golden …

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$2 Million GOCO Connect Initiative Grant awarded for Poudre River Regional Trail

A $2,000,000 Great Outdoors Colorado (GOCO) Connect Initiative grant will fill three trail gaps of the Poudre River Regional Trail from Fort Collins to Windsor. The Poudre River Regional Trail is a segment of the Colorado Front Range Trail which has been identified as one of the state’s highest priority trails and a focus for …

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Senior Helpers Greeley, Updates Website

Senior Helpers Greeley is pleased to announce it has released a new comprehensive website designed to explain their services, service areas and staffing opportunities. The areas served include Greeley, Evan, Garden City, Fort Collins, Loveland, Wellington, and Windsor. The Senior Helpers Greeley team offers a complete suite of programs and services that support aging-in-place. Whether …

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Wii Bowling at Columbine!

By Yvonne Myers, Health Systems Director, Columbine Health Systems It is hard to believe we have been Wii Bowling for over 10 years. We started our Annual Wii Bowling Tournament pretty close to when the Wii became available. Although everyone enjoys golf and the other events within Wii – bowling is the most popular. Our …

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Larimer Senior Law Day

The Elder Care Network of Northern Colorado is proud to present the 15th annual Larimer County Senior Law Day to be held on Saturday, August 3rd, 9:00 am – 3:00 pm. Registration begins at 8:00 am in the Lory Student Center at Colorado State University in Fort Collins. Senior Law Day brings together accomplished and …

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Veterans Memorial Gala Dinner

In May, over 250 veterans and spouses attended the annual veterans’ memorial gala dinner at the Marriott Hotel in Fort Collins hosted by Veterans Plaza of Northern Colorado. President James Hagerman gave an introduction and presented several awards to several staff members. Four WWII veterans were recognized at the dinner along with many veterans of …

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