Articles from the August 12, 2020 edition

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 By Vicky Dorvee    News    August 12, 2020

Left Hand Laurel – Andy Lattanzi

The expression "people person" was created precisely for the likes of Niwotian Andy Lattanzi. He genuinely enjoys being around others and has a natural ease when it comes to interacting. Lattanzi...

 
 By Patricia Logan    News    August 12, 2020

The artist who carved Niwot's tree sculptures passes away

Admirers left flowers, notes and appreciative comments on social media for the artist who brought Native American images to life from the stumps of massive willow trees along Niwot Road. Artist Eddie...

 
 By Hannah Stewart    News    August 12, 2020

Haystack tensions heat up with liquor license renewal

For approximately the past three years, there has been tension between Haystack Golf Course and some of the neighbors in and near the adjacent Brigadoon Glen residential area. Complaints have been...

 

Niwot adjusts to CHSAA postponements in COVID-19 era

Direct impacts of COVID-19 have officially reached the fall with the Colorado High School Athletics Association (CHSAA) announcing its rearranged 2020-21 athletics and activities calendar. Instead of...

 
 By Jocelyn Rowley    News    August 12, 2020

Niwot parking lot gets the go-ahead from BOCC

A proposal to bring more parking to downtown Niwot cleared its last major hurdle on Aug. 6 when the Boulder Board of County Commissioners voted unanimously to conditionally approve a parking facility...

 
 By Hannah Stewart    News    August 12, 2020

August Book Recommendation: Stranger in the Pen

I always love partnering with Inkberry Books in Niwot, because they always hook me up with the coolest books! This week, I took a look at Mohamed Asem's Stranger in the Pen, and I thoroughly enjoyed...

 

What happened to the 8 p.m. howl?

Dear Editor, Every day in the spring, I looked forward to the 8 p.m. howl. Along with so many other people across the US, I’d walk outside at 8 p.m. and join in with neighbors’ exuberant howling. It was cathartic, and it became a routine. The...

 

Because of Covid-19

Because of Covid-19, I laugh more easily, more loudly and longer than ever before. Because of Covid-19, I weep more easily, more often and longer than ever before. I seclude myself and hunger for...

 

Niwot Rotary donates to The Depot

The Rotary Club of Niwot presented a check for $1,000 to the Niwot Cultural Arts Association as a donation to the new concession-utility building at Whistle Stop Park, known as The Depot. The group...

 
 By Jesse Murphy    News    August 12, 2020

Local church helps fund micro-loan program

For the last eight years, the Niwot United Methodist Church has been participating in a unique method of outreach - micro loans. The loans go through a nonprofit company called Kiva, formed in 2005,...

 
 By Jesse Murphy    News    August 12, 2020

Boulder officials hear concerns on Gunbarrel preserve

A virtual town hall was held in late July regarding a concept proposal for a 268-unit development on Gunbarrel land currently zoned as light industrial. The 9.8-acre parcel in question is located just...

 
 By Jesse Murphy    News    August 12, 2020

Boulder County holds virtual open house on short-term rentals

On July 30, officials with the Boulder County Community Planning and Permitting department held a town hall meeting to discuss proposed changes to short-term rentals, with the goal to clearly define and regulate these units for unincorporated parts...

 
 By Jocelyn Rowley    News    August 12, 2020

Niwot LID approves funding for parking lot

After taking a short summer break in July, the Niwot LID advisory committee was back in action on Aug. 4 with a full agenda. Treasurer's Report LID Treasurer Bruce Rabeler opened the meeting with a...

 

Sweet 16: Niwot softball suiting up for shortened season

A shortened 16-game season and limited varsity roster will only heighten the excitement for Niwot High School softball this fall. Coming off a 12-14 season, Coach Bobby Matthews leads a young roster...

 

Teachers, families brace for unprecedented school year during pandemic

As both Boulder Valley School District and St. Vrain Valley School District announced after a summer of sparse communication that they would begin the school year online, teachers and families alike...

 

Niwot boys golf finishes fifth at socially-distant season opener

Ed Weaver isn't thrilled with his team's finish at their season debut at Quail Dunes Golf Course on Aug. 7, but that isn't to say he's disappointed either. In fact, the Cougars met his expectations mo...

 

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