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Drought and high winds continued to create havoc in Boulder County. On Saturday, Oct. 17, a fire broke out near the CalWood...

History can be learned from books and films and lectures, but a deeper layer of understanding comes from being in the place...

Boulder County Parks & Open Space has recently completed a new fence along the Niwot Loop Trail on the south side of Some...

R.L. Maizes is a Niwot local whose debut novel "Other People's Pets" is set in a fictional small town on the front range of...

Meet CeeCee In addition to being unbearably cute, 12-year-old CeeCee is an absolute joy to be around. This gal has...

It's shaping up to be a busy, but socially distanced winter around Niwot, as the LID advisory committee members considered fu...

If you've been through downtown Niwot that last two Sunday afternoons, you aren't imagining things if you've spotted a lion,... Full story

Amongst the shapes, colors, and textures inside Niwot's Osmosis Art and Architecture on 2nd Avenue, there's a face locals...

Harness Energy is a small business that provides meteorological measurement services to renewable energy developers and...

Something sweet has found a new home in Niwot. Late this August, chocolate candy maker Little Secrets moved its offices from...

An eclectic pottery collection has found its way onto the walls of Old Oak Coffeehouse, and, fittingly, it has taken the...

While Karen McCormick's journey running for state representative might, at first, seems to be somewhat unique, the common...

Special to the Courier Trees are beginning to lose their leaves, your garden plants are done and if you don't have access to...

For five years, Niwotian Rich Anderson has brought nurturing and nutrition to homebound community members through Longmont...

September 8 marked the beginning of a new chapter at Niwot Vision Center. Dr. Amy Chang, OD, FAAO, FCOVD, joined the staff...

As Veterans Day 2020 approaches, the Niwot Community Association will once again honor the local men and women who have... Full story

In 2020, the public receives news from an enormous number of electronic as well as traditional sources. The information...

For her 48 years of "service, dedication, and love for Niwot," the Rotary Club of Niwot honored longtime resident Kathy...

Nobel prize winning economist James Heckman said, “The highest rate of return in early childhood development comes from...

A walk around Niwot usually reveals a few interesting sights. Maybe it's the coming of fall, but the bird watching has been...

While many school and local events have been postponed due to COVID-19 restrictions, the Mwebaza Foundation is getting...

Meet Barley This sweet and smart seven-year-old boy is looking for his perfect match, could it be you? Barley is a bright...

Have you recently stepped outside to the smell of a campfire? Or been surprised to find your car covered in white ash? Or...

With the COVID-19 pandemic making in-person voting a health risk for many, the 2020 election will be conducted by mail-in...

This past month, a noteworthy change came to Niwot High School's football field. The St.Vrain Valley School District...

October is arriving, and it brings a chance for outdoor fun for the family. At this time in fall, we make the annual pilgrima...

On Sept. 17, as Niwot finally enjoyed the cooler temperatures of a late summer afternoon, the doors opened at The Wheel House...

Though most traditional fall events had to be shelved in 2020, autumnal-themed fun is still on the agenda in Niwot, courtesy...

While this is not explicitly an Inkberry Book, it was a book recommended by one of the paper's readers. I've said before...

The first snowflakes of the season fell like confetti for skiers and other winter sport lovers; a signal that it's time to...

The sorghum crop at the Diagonal and Niwot Road looks like someone having a bad hair day. Some of it is standing up, some...

It is a grand understatement to assert that life has been an interesting ride for 2020. Our food system and consumer behavior...

In 1993, President Clinton signed into law the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA), with bipartisan support. Many have called... Full story

Love is fickle, love is kind, love "is a many splendored thing." The idea of "love" has been written about numerous times,...

Before the coronavirus pandemic, the commercial real estate market in Niwot and surrounding communities in Boulder County was...

Spontaneity is so 2019. In 2020, you have to plan ahead, especially if you want to visit Rocky Mountain National Park this... Full story

Complaints are down and mask use is up on trails and Open Space properties, according to Boulder County Ranger Erin...

When COVID hit earlier this year, the whole world seemed to be scrambling. Schools and businesses were shut down, all in an...

The craziness of 2020 can be quelled a wee bit with the reverent calmness of Chris Doyle's sunset serenades. The long...

Colorado's first law addressing abortion was introduced by freshman Democratic representative Dick Lamm (who later served...

The Boulder County Animal Control Unit has confirmed that a recent rash of raccoon deaths in Niwot was caused by canine...

After a summer of cancelations, on Saturday, Sept. 12, Niwot saw its second weekend of outdoor events with its second...

For over 35 years, the Firehouse Art Center has been the leading contemporary art center in Longmont, featuring national and...

Leonard Sitongia is an essential worker, or more fittingly, an essential volunteer for the Niwot community. Even before...

Need is everywhere. To fill that need, and as part of its ministry, Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church's pastor Janet...

The First Friday Art Walk returned to Niwot on Friday, Sept. 4, after a five-month hiatus due to the coronavirus pandemic....

At their virtual meeting on Sept. 1, the Niwot LID advisory committee members got a preview of what could prove to be a very...

The gray wolf, or Canis lupus, once was the most widely ranging land mammal on earth. Due to habitat loss, general fear, and...