Articles from the December 30, 2020 edition
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Niwot Tavern hosts Christmas dinner, despite COVID
For over a decade, the Niwot Tavern has hosted a free Christmas dinner for those in need. This year, owners Tara Kpogoh-Narh and Stacy Szydlek have continued the tradition, but they've had to adapt....
Messaging campaign targets critical gaps in COVID-19 workplace practices
Marta Venezuela Moreno is like Santa Claus on a mission, her arms full of clear plastic bags containing goodies she's giving out to families and businesses in Longmont. But instead of toys, she's...
Boulder County to test four-day work week
Beginning Jan. 4, 2021, select Boulder County offices and departments will be piloting a four-day work week for administrative, planning, and non-emergency walk-in services through at least the first four months of the year. While each of the six...
Jump Start January helps keep Niwot healthy
The start of a new year typically brings a fresh effort to make better habits. People take part in fitness programs, eat healthier, and set lifestyle improvement goals. A community-wide New Year's...
Colorado avalanche danger considerable heading into the new year
As wishes for a white Christmas were foiled by 60 degrees and plenty of sunshine, folks continue to head to higher elevations to seek out snow. And while the current snowpack in Colorado is below...
It's not too late! End 2020 on a charitable note
The COVID-19 pandemic turned life upside down for most of us over the past 12 months, but it was especially hard on the local non-profit community, which saw its donations dry up as traditional...
New Year's Resolutions for the garden
Once holiday celebrations wrap up and 2020 comes to a close (hooray), it is time to start thinking about the new year. Are you someone who makes New Year's resolutions? For a lot of people, things...
Trooper Tips: What's around the bend
I hope everyone has been enjoying the holidays this year. It's been a hard and difficult year for a lot of people. With that being said, people don't need anything else sad happening to them. The...
Niwot High sending five students to International ThesCon Festival
In 1928, Earl Blank, a Wyoming teacher, suggested that his school celebrate the achievements of high school theater students. One year and many meetings later, the first charter was granted to Mr....
Varsity status on hold for boys volleyball
After competing as a club team the past few seasons, the Niwot boys volleyball team will have to wait a little longer for the elusive official high school varsity designation. Budget cuts related to...
Community Pet Spotlight (Chico, Dec. 30)
Meet Chico! Chico is a 1-year-old Bull Terrier/Cattle Dog mix. He is super friendly with people AND other pups. This sweet guy is looking for his forever home and hopes that you'll give him a second...
