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Was it the people’s town hall — or a political playbook in action?
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Was it the people’s town hall — or a political playbook in action?

By RMV Staff | RMV NE CO Newsroom, Rocky Mountain Voice As constituents speak out in Greeley, and across Colorado, political operatives sharpen their sights on Colorado’s 8th District. On April 26, more than 100 residents gathered at the Moxi Theater in downtown Greeley for a two-hour town hall organized by progressive groups, including Vote Save America PAC. Billed as “The People's Town Hall: Where is Gabe?” – the event gave attendees from across the political spectrum a chance to speak up about representation, leadership, and what they want to see from elected officials. The Collective Voice: The True Keynote In a unique format, nearly 50 individuals were given three minutes each to share their thoughts, speaking with passion, urgency, and reflection. The event was led by Kar...
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Greeley bottle recycling plant engulfed in flames Sunday during three-alarm fire
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Greeley bottle recycling plant engulfed in flames Sunday during three-alarm fire

By Heather Willard | Fox31 News DENVER (KDVR) — Crews were able to quell a blaze that started in a large commercial building on 9th Avenue in Greeley on Sunday morning, but are still investigating what started the fire. Police and fire crews responded to the 100 block of 9th Avenue at about 5:30 a.m. on Sunday and issued a Reverse 911 call to nearby residents. The building was reportedly used for bottle recycling and was unoccupied at the time the fire started. The Greeley Fire Department was aided by the Platte Valley Fire District, Windsor/Severance Fire District, Evans Fire District and Eaton Fire District. READ THE FULL STORY AT FOX31 NEWS
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Greeley to vote on future of new hockey stadium and entertainment district, suggested to be “regional hub” of Northern Colorado
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Greeley to vote on future of new hockey stadium and entertainment district, suggested to be “regional hub” of Northern Colorado

By Dillon Thomas | CBS Colorado The City of Greeley is looking to develop what some are calling a "regional hub" for Northern Colorado, and the project could come one step closer to reality on Tuesday night. Greeley's City Council will vote Tuesday night on whether or not to approve a predevelopment agreement that would move forward a proposal to build an arena in western Greeley. The proposal is largely driven by The Water Valley Company, which owns the minor league hockey team, the Colorado Eagles. The team currently plays in the Blue Arena in Loveland. Greeley City Manager Raymond Lee told CBS News Colorado that bringing an entertainment district to Greeley is important for many voters. "I think the citizens of Greeley have spoken and been very loud and clear that they want ...
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Greeley’s own Tom Gocklin, UNC professor and oboe expert, wins a Grammy Award
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Greeley’s own Tom Gocklin, UNC professor and oboe expert, wins a Grammy Award

By John Moore | The Denver Gazette Did you know Colorado had a Grammy Award winner Sunday? We did, courtesy of Tim Gocklin, adjunct oboe professor and woodwind chamber music coordinator at the University of Northern Colorado in Greeley. And, for a day, anyway, bigger than Ryan Tedder in the Colorado music world. Gocklin's Akropolis Reed Quintet and composer Pascal Le Boeuf took home the Grammy for Best Instrumental Composition for "Strands.” If you are tempted to click and give it a listen, Gocklin said: “I hope it makes you just get up and want to dance.” READ THE FULL STORY AT THE DENVER GAZETTE
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JBS announces $50 million expansion project at Greeley beef plant
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JBS announces $50 million expansion project at Greeley beef plant

By Christa Swanson | CBS Colorado On Tuesday, leading global beef producer JBS USA announced its plans to invest $50 million into an expansion project in Greeley, Colo. The company said the project, which will begin in 2025, will include a new state-of-the-art distribution center at the Greeley beef production facility. ‌"A new distribution center at our Greeley beef plant, one of the most important beef production facilities in the country, ensures we are well positioned for continued growth and to help meet the demand for high-quality U.S. beef," said Wesley Batista Filho, JBS USA CEO. "Our ongoing investments in U.S. agriculture show our optimism about the future, and projects like these benefit farmers and ranchers, consumers, our team members and the communities whe...
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21-year-old arrested for shooting into crowd of late-night auto-enthusiasts in Greeley
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21-year-old arrested for shooting into crowd of late-night auto-enthusiasts in Greeley

By Heather Willard | Fox 31 News A 21-year-old man was arrested after reportedly shooting into a crowd of nearly 60 people in Greeley in the early morning hours Monday. Police said no one was hit by the gunfire, but one person is now under arrest. According to the Greeley Police Department, officers patrolled 36th Avenue and 10th Street at about 12:11 a.m. to ensure a group of auto enthusiasts kept the large gathering safe and legal. There are a few large parking lots in the area, which is about a block away from Bittersweet Lake. READ THE FULL STORY AT FOX 31 NEWS
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Wave of Hope Learning Centers to open Greeley location for homeschool families 
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Wave of Hope Learning Centers to open Greeley location for homeschool families 

By Morgan Mckenzie | Greeley Tribune The Wave of Hope Learning Centers has opened enrollment for its Greeley site for a unique educational enrichment partnership with homeschool families. The Wave of Hope Learning Centers, an educational nonprofit, supports homeschooled families with a learning cooperative experience and enrichment program, according to Tonya Van Beber, executive director of Wave of Hope Learning Centers. The center uses hands-on experience, problem-solving, creativity, ethical leadership and more to showcase what Weld County has to offer for students’ bright futures. “This is a phenomenal place to live,” Van Beber said. “I’ve been all over the world, and this is definitely my home. And I’d love to be able to give back to it.” READ THE FULL STORY AT GREELEY TRI...
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Windsor developer could locate hotel, water park and Eagles hockey in West Greeley
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Windsor developer could locate hotel, water park and Eagles hockey in West Greeley

By Dallas Heltzell | BizWest Developer Martin Lind’s plans for a hotel and water park, as well as a new home for the Colorado Eagles minor-league hockey team, could shift from Loveland to Greeley. The Greeley City Council has called a special meeting for Tuesday to consider a memorandum of understanding between the city and Lind’s Windsor-based Water Valley Co. to evaluate the feasibility and public benefit of developing land in west Greeley for the hotel, water park and larger arena as part of a mixed-use, transit-oriented entertainment district. According to the council meeting packet the city posted late Friday, the project would include a new 8,600-seat arena for the Eagles that would also house an ice center with at least three sheets of ice that could be used by the Northern...
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