Articles from the April 21, 2021 edition
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Back on stage: Rock & Rails to resume in 2021
Last year, Niwot's signature summer music series, Rock & Rails, went off the rails thanks to pandemic-related safety restrictions. This year, event organizers are doing everything they can to get...
Boulder County holds virtual meeting on Hwy. 287 transportation planning
Last fall, Boulder County kicked off its planning process for the future of Highway 287 with an extensive feasibility study focusing on bus rapid transit, or BRT. As part of that effort, on April 14,...
How does Niwot work? – Part 7
Left Hand Grange No. 9 is the oldest institution in Niwot, and the oldest active Grange in Colorado, organized Dec. 20, 1873 and chartered in 1874, before Colorado was even a state..Since then the Gra...
Niwot Community Association holds annual meeting
The Niwot Community Association board of directors has decided not to hold its traditional July 4 parade this year, NCA president David Limbach announced at the group's annual meeting on April 14....
Death Notice (April 21)
Former Niwot High School student, Cruz Gutierrez, died Sat. April 10, 2021 at age 19 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Cruz attended Niwot High School during his freshman and sophomore years, from 2015-2017. Services have been held.... Full story
Community Pet Spotlight (April 21, Pita)
Meet Pita - Pita is a 1-year-old pitbull/pug mix. And yes, you heard that correctly. She is just as sweet as can be and loves snuggling with her toys and blanket on these cold, late spring days. Pita...
Volunteering – it couldn't happen without you
April is National Volunteer month, a moment when the US acknowledges and honors the impressive impact volunteers make by giving their time and energy. We can all make the world a better place by...
Popping-up in Niwot for the Sidewalk Sale
Though the sun wasn't shining much for Niwot's first Sidewalk Sale of 2021, several enthusiastic vendors turned out to sell their wares in the open air on Saturday, April 17. Meanwhile, retailers and...
Leave young wildlife alone--help keep Colorado's wildlife wild
How can you help the next generation of young wildlife? Leave them alone. If you see an injured animal, call your local Colorado Parks and Wildlife office. Do not approach, move or feed the animal....
SVVSD Teacher of the Year finalists stepped up in new ways
It's always a great honor to be named a finalist for Teacher of the Year, but this year's group earned recognition in a pandemic year that brought unforeseen challenges to them, students and schools....
Earth Day 2021: Restore Our Earth
Thursday, April 22, is Earth Day, which is celebrated around the world as an opportunity to focus on taking care of our planet, and all of her inhabitants. The theme for this year's Earth Day is how...
Arts Student of the Week-Teyha Laughlin
Teyha Laughlin has excelled in Niwot High's visual arts classes, but was hoping to expand her creative horizons during her senior year. So under the mentorship of art teacher Beth Collier, she has pur...
Niwot girls golf gets a head start on spring sports
It's been nearly two years since the Niwot girls golf team played its last round, but head coach Ed Weaver isn't mourning the lost 2020 season. With two proven veterans and some promising new...
Niwot gymnastics clinches 2021 regional title
With a score of 169.375, the Niwot gymnastics team claimed first place at the Class 4A Region 3 meet, held April 15 at Overland High School in Aurora. The Cougars were led on the day by Mia Curry,...