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  • Co-founder Terry Olkin talks about Left Hand Robotics sale to Toro

    Deborah Cameron|Apr 7, 2021

    Recently, Longmont-based Left Hand Robotics experienced one of the biggest transitions a company can have. The beloved regional business, which focuses on creating autonomous turf mowing and snow clearing machines, was acquired by the Toro Company of Bloomington, Minn. The terms of the transaction have not been disclosed. "It's important to us that we now have the ability to get all the technology, all the work that we've done, to a much, much wider audience in a much shorter time than we were a...

  • Pancakes for Easter

    Bruce Warren|Apr 7, 2021

    Pat Murphy and Niwot Real Estate couldn't go another year without an Easter celebration. But rather than host an Easter egg hunt, as she has done for decades prior to the pandemic, Murphy sponsored a pancake breakfast at her office building at the intersection of Niwot Road and 79th Street April 3, complete with balloons, eggs and goodie bags for children. The turnout for the free community event was steady all morning, with families enjoying the music of Eddie Spaghetti as well as the trio...

  • Taylor Shae to perform at fundraiser for local musicians

    Jocelyn Rowley|Apr 7, 2021

    The past 12 months have been especially challenging for independent musicians, and many are still struggling to make ends meet as pandemic restrictions on large gatherings linger. To help those in need, local singer/songwriter Taylor Shae and aid organization Rocky Mountain Music Relief are partnering for a benefit concert at The Wheel House (101 2nd Avenue in Niwot) on Saturday, April 10. "It has been a really tough time," Shae, a 2018 graduate of Silver Creek High School, said. "But when I...

  • 'Because we need to brighten our lives'

    Mary Wolbach Lopert|Apr 7, 2021

    It was a perfect evening for an Easter parade. That's right, evening. Besides organizing Niwot's traditional pancake breakfast, sadly without the Easter egg hunt for a second year, Pat Murphy decided that an evening motorcade was the perfect antidote to what has been a very hard year. With a combination of fire trucks, vintage cars and motorcycle clubs, Murphy was able to bring some cheer to Niwot on a warm Saturday night. "We need more cheer," Murphy said. "And we all need to brighten our...

  • Longmont Museum presents virtual series covering climate change

    Kristen Arendt|Apr 7, 2021

    From historic droughts and wildfires, recent air quality scandals, unwanted dam expansion, rapid development, and population growth, Colorado is facing both challenges and opportunities in the management of the state’s natural resources in light of climate change. The Longmont Museum is tackling these tough topics with a week-long virtual program to discuss these big issues facing our environment. The Climate Change series will examine climate change, its impact, and potential solutions....

  • How does Niwot work? - Part 5

    Bruce Warren|Apr 7, 2021

    Pat Murphy is known for many things in Niwot, including organizing the annual Easter egg hunt and the Great Pumpkin Party, both of which have been curtailed or modified by the pandemic. But one activity the long-time Niwot resident and realtor has maintained through thick and thin – providing cookies and other goodies in care packages to U.S. troops far from home, through the efforts of the Niwot Patriotic Cookie Moms, or the "cookie momsters" as they have recently come to be known. Murphy...

  • Construction off to a slow start for Niwot parking lot

    Jocelyn Rowley|Apr 7, 2021

    Paperwork delays at the Boulder County Community Planning and Permitting Department are holding up construction of a small parking facility west of downtown Niwot, but Chuck Klueber of the Niwot Business Association is hopeful that work will resume soon. "The county is asking for additional information with regard to the grading permit, electrical permit, and they want to see details of the lighting plan," Klueber, head of the NBA's streetscapes committee, said. "So that has been a hang-up. We...

  • Seed labels

    Sharon Bokan, Colorado State University Extension Boulder County|Apr 7, 2021

    We are told to read labels and instructions on just about everything we purchase,whether it is a new cell phone, food or pesticide. This is also the case with seed. If you purchase your seed from a reputable dealer, then you can be assured that the information on the package and the seed in the package meets certain requirements. You may have noticed the information on the seed bag, but didn't know what it meant. State law, federal law and either Association of Official Seed Analysts (AOSA) or...

  • IB CAS project activates environmental awareness in student

    Hannah Stewart|Apr 7, 2021

    Niwot senior Maya Beauvineau has a strong connection to the outdoors. From maintaining her chicken coop to participating with Nederland's Nordic Ski Team to being one of the leaders for Niwot High's Environmental Club, much of her time is spent outside. When it came time to consider how she might marry creativity to action and service, it was an easy decision for her--she'd go outside, then she only had to figure out where to go from there. "I initially was planning on doing a food rescue...

  • Arts Student of the Week: Noah Randall

    Jocelyn Rowley|Apr 7, 2021

    By Jocelyn Rowley When it comes to art, Noah Randall doesn't limit himself to one mode of expression. "I really like exploring almost any way that I can express myself," the Niwot senior said. "I mainly do it through music, but I've found other outlets like drawing and painting. Even jewelry and poetry, just anything I can get my hands on that I can express myself through, I at least give it a try." The senior is currently enrolled in Niwot's advanced drawing and painting class, but outside the...

  • 'Big game Ish' helps Niwot take down Frederick

    Jack Carlough|Apr 7, 2021

    The wins keep coming for the 6-1 Niwot boys soccer team which has now won five in a row and holds a one game lead in the 3A/4A Longs Peak League through April 4. Led by head coach Stephen Dimit, Niwot is in the midst of playing six games in 10 days against league opponents. The Cougars' third game of the stretch came at home against Frederick on April 3. Timely goals paired with strong defense helped Niwot shut out the Warriors (4-1), 4-0. Senior Aidan Martin opened the scoring at the 35:56 mark...

  • Niwot volleyball remains undefeated

    Jocelyn Rowley|Apr 7, 2021

    The wins just keep coming for Daisha Agho and the Niwot volleyball team. During the first week of April, the Cougars dispatched three more opponents in the new Longs Peak League, improving to 7-0 on the season, and moving up to third overall in the Class 4A state rankings. One of those opponents was Frederick, an up-and-coming team that is also making its way up the rankings, and that managed to win a set against Niwot for the first time all season. "I'm actually not upset about that loss,"...