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Centennial Pool needs investment as facility turns 50 next year

Centennial Pool needs investment as facility turns 50 next year

While the public said they didn’t want to get rid of the pool, the work needed to keep it would cost around $15 million
Honoring our Vietnam War Era veterans and their families

Honoring our Vietnam War Era veterans and their families

National Vietnam War Veterans Day was established by Congress to recognize the previously unsung patriotism of our Vietnam War Era Veterans and their families.
Longmont’s 2023 Community Project Catalog released

Longmont’s 2023 Community Project Catalog released

The Longmont Community Foundation has released its annual list of more than 90 local projects.
Longmont - Life Made Sweet

Longmont - Life Made Sweet

Immigrant groups converge in the high plains to build an American legacy in the shadow of an ancient culture.
Longmont nonprofit invests $12.5 million into Native communities

Longmont nonprofit invests $12.5 million into Native communities

First Nations Development Institute releases impact report for 2022
City conducting prescribed burn in northeast Longmont

City conducting prescribed burn in northeast Longmont

The prescribed burn will occur Tuesday, officials said.
Longmont Meals on Wheels celebrates more than 3 million meals served

Longmont Meals on Wheels celebrates more than 3 million meals served

Rep. Joe Neguse, Longmont Mayor Joan Peck and other local leaders gathered Thursday for Community Champions Day.
Arson reported near Longmont school

Arson reported near Longmont school

Two juveniles started a fire in bushes near the school, officials said.
20th anniversary of Iraq War: veteran’s memoir reflects on pain, resilience

20th anniversary of Iraq War: veteran’s memoir reflects on pain, resilience

During his time fighting in the war, Galen Peterson kept a daily journal, which was later turned into an award-winning book.
City conducting prescribed burn in northeast Longmont

City conducting prescribed burn in northeast Longmont

The prescribed burn will occur Wednesday.