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Longmont home for people with disabilities gets revamped

Longmont home for people with disabilities gets revamped

A company donated materials to make a local home accessible, livable and up to code.
More than 650 attend Longmont’s 20th Annual Empty Bowls event

More than 650 attend Longmont’s 20th Annual Empty Bowls event

After several years of COVID-19 restrictions, the traditional Empty Bowls event returned.
Boulder County 4-H clubs host Family Carnival

Boulder County 4-H clubs host Family Carnival

Fourteen local 4-H clubs set up more than two dozen booths filled with games.
Longmont gifts fire truck to sister city, Ciudad Guzman

Longmont gifts fire truck to sister city, Ciudad Guzman

The mayor of Longmont’s Mexican sister city traveled many miles to accept the gift and thank local representatives in person.
Tower of Compassion 50th anniversary: Longmont landmark remains symbol of gratitude

Tower of Compassion 50th anniversary: Longmont landmark remains symbol of gratitude

“Compassion is living the life of love, empathy, understanding and gratitude of all things, and giving selflessly of oneself for the happiness of all beings,” the landmark’s sign reads.
Councilmember Yarbrough visits Nepal; urges global perspective on helping women

Councilmember Yarbrough visits Nepal; urges global perspective on helping women

As Women’s History Month continues, the councilmember is reminding locals that just a few dollars can make a world of difference for women’s equality in other countries.
Longmont’s 152nd anniversary: A look back in history

Longmont’s 152nd anniversary: A look back in history

Happy Birthday, Longmont! Here’s a look back at how the city began, and some of its most significant moments, as told by a local historian.
Grant supports youth mental health, parent education in Longmont

Grant supports youth mental health, parent education in Longmont

Youth Center receives $12,500 to serve families Lanyon and Kensington Park areas through culturally attuned outreach
Contestants 'kilt' it at the Leprechaun Games

Contestants 'kilt' it at the Leprechaun Games

Men and women compete in Scottish-Irish Highland Games for charity
Sing a little tune. Firehouse Art Center welcomes songwriters

Sing a little tune. Firehouse Art Center welcomes songwriters

The Firehouse Songwriters group meets every third Tuesday night of the month