Articles from the March 4, 2020 edition
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Familiar Faces: Otto and Tiny Ahlgrim
Arlene "Tiny" Ahlgrim (née Obrecht) can recall with perfect clarity the day in the late 1950s when the dashing 18-year old Otto Ahlgrim showed up at her family's north Longmont farm to ask her out...
24th annual Soup, Soup and More community dinner
In the midst of a busy life, it's tempting to overlook the need for good conversation and a home-cooked meal. We spend time speeding through the work and school week just to make it to the weekend. We...
Local author presents book and message of kindness at Inkberry
Confused faces and the question "What's wrong with your dog?" follow Michelle Pendergrass and her three-legged pooch Murphy seemingly wherever they go. In 2014, after breaking his leg another time,...
Stamp out the winter doldrums with the Shop Niwot Love Niwot Passport
A big part of Niwot's charm lies in its unique retail and dining options, which consistently deliver an experience unlike any other in Boulder County. An oasis amidst the large neighboring cities of...
Free feminine products debated at local schools
On Feb. 26, Scotland made global history by passing the Period Products (Free Provision) Scotland Bill, officially making tampons and sanitary pads freely available to women in public places. There wa...
Spring brings new things
A crocus is trying to bloom in a friend's yard, despite frigid days and snow squalls. She's enchanted by the little plant's effort and, like any gardener at this time of year, is watching its...
A new twist on an old classic comes to the NHS stage
You know they're creepy, kooky, mysterious, and spooky, but perhaps you didn't know that the Victorian-inspired Addams Family has been a part of American pop culture for more than eight decades. In 19...
Niwot Elementary hosts Mwebaza Foundation Book and Art Sale
Stop by Niwot Elementary School on March 4 and shop the 12th annual Children's Book and Art Sale. Each year, the elementary school hosts various fundraisers to benefit partner schools of local... Full story
CSP Youth Academy helps train the next generation of troopers
Once again, it's time to look towards the youth of Colorado where we give them an experience of a lifetime. The mission of a Colorado State Patrol Trooper is not just enforcing the laws on the state's highways, and interstates. We are also very invol...
Community Pet Spotlight (Tag Along)
This very sweet and gentle four-year-old boy will make a delightful companion. Tag Along gets along well with other kitties as well as dogs and loves quiet time with his favorite people. Come in for...
Niwot High skiers rock 2020 state skiing championships
Thirteenth place in giant slalom at State was music to the ears of freshman skier Jack Vincent, who posted a combined time of 2:18:63. He and two other Niwot High students were at Beaver Creek Feb....
Niwot makes early exit from basketball playoffs
Senior point guard Cooper Sheldon was philosophical following Niwot's three-point loss to Air Academy Kadets in the first round of the Class 4A basketball playoffs on Feb. 26. A questionable judgment...
Order in the court at Niwot Elementary
On Feb. 20, Niwot Elementary gifted and talented students held a mock trial. Students were assigned several roles, including defense attorney, prosecuting attorney, and reporter, while staff members...
Student-Athlete of the Week: Cooper Sheldon
A lot of students play basketball in high school, but few inhabit the sport the way Niwot's Cooper Sheldon does. The six-foot, four-inch senior became a serious student of the game after taking it up...