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Fort Collins joins nationwide “No Kings” protests, drawing thousands

Chloe Waskey, News Editor October 23, 2025

Chants against President Donald Trump’s administration echoed through Old Town Fort Collins on Saturday, Oct. 18, as thousands marched in the city’s second No Kings protest, joining in a nationwide...

Municipal voter guide: Candidates for City Council District 3

Municipal voter guide: Candidates for City Council District 3

Chloe Rios, Staff Reporter October 23, 2025

A District 3 seat on Fort Collins City council, which represents the southeast part of the city, is up for grabs in the 2025 Fort Collins regular election Nov. 4. Instead of running for a second four-year...

Municipal voter guide: Candidates for City Council District 5

Municipal voter guide: Candidates for City Council District 5

Laila Shekarchian, Staff Reporter October 23, 2025

With the Nov. 4 election quickly approaching, Fort Collins District 5 voters will choose between two candidates to represent them on City Council. Both candidates share a passion for community and making...

Municipal voter guide: Candidates for City Council District 1

Municipal voter guide: Candidates for City Council District 1

Quinlan Kelleher, Staff Reporter October 23, 2025

In this year's Nov. 4 regular election, residents of Fort Collins in Council District 1 will vote to elect their next city council representative. District 1 encompasses the northeast portion of Fort Collins,...

Municipal voter guide: Fort Collins Ballot Questions 2H, 303

Municipal voter guide: Fort Collins Ballot Questions 2H, 303

Beck Olson, Staff Reporter October 22, 2025

The Hughes Stadium property has remained an intricate controversy for over a decade, with many potential uses being pitched since its demolition in 2018. The 2025 ballot may bring a resolution for the...

Municipal voter guide: Candidates for Fort Collins mayor

Municipal voter guide: Candidates for Fort Collins mayor

Chloe Waskey, Sam Hutton, and Laila Shekarchian October 22, 2025

With Fort Collins’ mayoral race rapidly approaching its Nov. 4 contest, several candidates have entered the fray, seeking to inherit the seat from current Fort Collins Mayor Jeni Arndt. The 2025 municipal...

Municipal voter guide: Fort Collins Ballot Issues 2A, 302

Municipal voter guide: Fort Collins Ballot Issues 2A, 302

Riley Paling, Staff Reporter October 22, 2025

There are two Fort Collins ballot issues that voters will encounter when they go to the polls during this year’s municipal election, scheduled to take place Nov. 4. The first issue pertains to the Community...

Municipal voter guide: Fort Collins charter amendments

Municipal voter guide: Fort Collins charter amendments

Maci Lesh, Staff Reporter October 21, 2025

Fort Collins voters will see six proposed amendments to the City Charter on the 2025 ballot. The City Charter functions as the city’s local constitution, outlining how the municipal government operates....

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Colorado gubernatorial candidate Phil Weiser visits Fort Collins to engage voters

Sam Hutton, News Editor October 15, 2025

Members of the Fort Collins community visited Avogadro’s Number in Old Town Oct. 8 to interact with Colorado Democratic gubernatorial candidate Phil Weiser. The event was the latest in a continuing...

football player in blue runs with ball with football players in white running after him

Canvas Classic grows football tradition Northern Colorado

Aron Medrano, Staff Reporter September 27, 2025

The fourth annual Canvas Community Classic took place Friday night. The event was full of energy and continues to grow each year. This year’s matchups were Fossil Ridge High School vs. Fort Collins High...

Delynn Coldiron, Fort Collins city clerk, explains ranked choice voting in the Lory Student Center April 24.

Ranked choice voting workshop prepares students for upcoming local election

Claire VanDeventer, Staff Reporter April 28, 2025

On April 23, the Straayer Center for Public Service Leadership at Colorado State University and representatives from the City of Fort Collins hosted an event to break down ranked choice voting for students....

Thousands of protesters gather at Civic Center Park in front of the Larimer County Justice Center as part of the national "Hands Off" protests April 5. Protesters started at Civic Center Park, encircling 10 total blocks.

Thousands mobilize at ‘Hands Off’ rallies in FoCo, Denver to protest Trump administration actions

Claire VanDeventer, Sam Hutton, and Aubree Miller April 7, 2025

On Saturday, April 5, thousands of Colorado State University students and Fort Collins residents gathered in Civic Center Park for the city's "Hands Off" protest, joining coordinated demonstrations nationwide...

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