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Though difficult to comprehend in our current environment, the events of COVID-19 mark an unprecedented moment in our shared...

When historians write the history of the coronavirus pandemic, they might want to add this description of online learning...

She howls, sews masks, plots to honor grads, helps kids learn, gets them moving, organizes the occasional birthday car-parade...

Make a float out of your car and come celebrate with a graduation parade. That's what a mom in Heatherwood is telling...

The Education Foundation of the Saint Vrain Valley School District recently announced the winners of their 2020 Tribute to Te...

The socially distant version of the annual Tribute to Teachers awards may have lacked the glamour of a gala, but that didn't...

Our local nonprofits do tremendous work in supporting the Boulder County community. However, amidst the COVID-19 pandemic...

By the time she reached high school, senior keeper Quinn Gossett thought her soccer playing days were well behind her, but...

Pat Murphy of Niwot Realty didn't get a chance to hand out candy and prizes at Niwot's annual Easter egg hunt this year, but...

According to Cathy Olkin, a planetary scientist at Boulder's Southwest Research Institute (SwRI), "Probably you've never hear...

This past Wednesday, Niwot Elementary School hosted its 12th annual Children's Book and Art Sale to benefit The Mwebaza...

Stop by Niwot Elementary School on March 4 and shop the 12th annual Children's Book and Art Sale. Each year, the elementary...

On Feb. 20, Niwot Elementary gifted and talented students held a mock trial. Students were assigned several roles, including...

When South Longmont resident Peter Bronski was diagnosed with celiac disease in 2007, the Italian-American author, who came...

Three rival high schools came together this past holiday season to bring Christmas to their community. Representatives from...

Kyle Reeves has been on the brink of a breakout game for Niwot all season, and when it finally came in the Cougars' 63-40...

According to Susy Tallman, owner of Niwot's Juniper & Twine Floral and Gifts, "Flowers make people happy." Tallman, who...

Colorado state minimum wage is $11.10 an hour. But by various exemptions provided by law, many agricultural workers make...

Niwot's local law firm, Warren, Carlson & Moore LLC (WCM), is excited to introduce the community to their newest member...

Nothing came of last week's bomb threat at Niwot High School, except the arrest of a student believed to be responsible. Noth...

An unexpected "glitch" might have sealed the victory for third-grader Sylvia Madry at the 12th annual Niwot Elementary...

Their first names rhyme, so it is easy to see them as a matched set and their last name is emblematic of the brightening effe...

On Nov. 21, third graders at Niwot Elementary School received personal dictionaries donated by the Rotary Club of Niwot....

Medicine on a leash is how this month's Laurel recipient Jim Thomas refers to his faithful companion, Archie the fox red...

Thanks to the Niwot Historical Society archives, we get a glimpse into Niwot's bygone Thanksgiving celebrations. On Nov. 22,...

Our town is home to many noteworthy eateries offering mouthwatering dishes and a place to catch up with family, friends and...

On Friday Oct. 5, a cadre of tweenage ninjas-in-training jumped, swung, and climbed their way through a colorful obstacle...

On Sept. 22, the highly anticipated Niwot Trot road race returns once again to the tranquil streets of Niwot.This year marks...

Going strong 25 years after its debut, Boulder County Kids (BCK) magazine is the area’s comprehensive guide for all things...

Knowing children in Uganda were playing soccer barefoot, and in some instances with only one cleat, was not acceptable to...

Last year, Mwebaza Foundation set the goal of outfitting Niwot Elementary’s sister school, Mwebaza Infant Primary School...

There’s just nothing like the anticipation of opening a package, so everyone loves it when the big brown truck stops in fro...

The Aug. 22 Rock & Rails Tip Jar recipient is The Mwebaza Foundation, founded right here in Niwot. The Mwebaza Foundation...

Patty Strecker of Niwot is unabashedly red, white and blue patriotic. The co-founder of the Niwot Patriotic Cookie Moms will...

Debbie Lammers is this month’s Left Hand Laurel recipient because of her dedication to St. Vrain Valley School District...

Two years after its inception, the J.A.R.E.D. Foundation continues its march forward to bring music education to students...

Barb Van Winkle, Teacher Barb Van Winkle has worked for St. Vrain Valley School District (SVVSD) for 31 years. She started...

School teachers are arguably some of the hardest working people with one of the most difficult, but important jobs. A top...

The quadrennial summer Olympic Games brings millions of new athletes to gymnastics, and after the U.S. team’s dramatic...

The Niwot Community Association did one of the things it does best at its April 17 annual meeting for members – connect...

Niwot Community Association board members are gearing up for the group’s busy seasons. Kicking off the spring is the...

Nevin Gilbert may still be a few weeks away from his high school graduation but the future engineer already has the resume...

Longmont-based Up-A-Creek Robotics is home to one of the top high school robotics teams in the country, thanks in large part...

The National Education Association’s celebration Read Across America has been an annual event since 1998. What better day...