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District 4 Fort Collins City Council Candidate, Erin Hottenstein poses for a portrait by the University Center for the Arts March 20. (Tri Duong | The Collegian)

City Council elections: Erin Hottenstein, District 4

Serena Bettis March 21, 2021

Erin Hottenstein, a Fort Collins resident of 21 years, is running for a City Council position to finish the remainder of Kristin Stephens’ four-year term in District 4.  Hottenstein’s platform...

District 4 Fort Collins City Council Candidate, Melanie Potyondy poses for a portrait by the University Center for the Arts March 20. (Tri Duong | The Collegian)

City Council elections: Melanie Potyondy, District 4

Laura Studley March 21, 2021

Melanie Potyondy is on a mission to improve and preserve the future of Fort Collins.  Potyondy, the current representative for District 4, is running to maintain her seat for the upcoming April election.  After...

(Graphic illustration by Robbie Haynes | The Collegian)

Colorado redistricting commission discusses COVID-19 plans

Isaiah Dennings March 18, 2021

The Colorado Independent Congressional Redistricting Commission convened for their first meeting Monday, March 15 to establish the rules for how the commission will operate and the strategy for overcoming...

(Graphic illustration by Malia Berry and Christine Moore-Bonbright | The Collegian)

School Justice PSD: The campaign to remove police from schools 

Samantha Ye March 17, 2021

Although the Black Lives Matter protests of the summer are no longer dominating the headlines, the passion for systemic change remains.  For School Justice PSD, a key chance at that change is coming...

(Graphic Illustration by Abby Flitton | The Collegian)

On our ballots: Hughes Stadium ordinance

Natalie Weiland March 16, 2021

A proposed City ordinance up for a vote during the April 6 election would compel the City of Fort Collins to attempt to purchase the land that formerly housed Hughes Stadium in order to zone the land...

(Graphic Illustration by Abby Flitton | The Collegian)

On our ballots: City Charter Amendments 1 and 2

Natalie Weiland March 16, 2021

Two amendments to the Charter of the City of Fort Collins would increase transparency in the government if passed.  Charter Amendment No. 1 A city-initiated charter amendment up for a vote in the...

A block of dirty aluminum cans awaits to be transported out of Colorado Iron and Metal Inc, Feb. 9. (Tri Duong | The Collegian)

Local mom creates aluminum can fundraiser for addiction recovery

Natalie Weiland March 14, 2021

                          Nota del editor: Puedes leer la versión en español de este artículo aquí. Fort Collins...

Following the National Weather Service Forecast for Northern Colorado, CSU cancelled all classes and campus events after 3pm. The NWS warned severe weather conditions would make driving to and from campus extremely difficult, if not impossible. (Colin Shepherd | Collegian)

Snow to cancel City and University campus operations

Laura Studley March 14, 2021

The snow brought its A-game after some Saturday rain and light flurries.  The National Weather Service has issued a blizzard warning until midnight in Fort Collins, with snow causing power outages...

(Graphic illustration by Abby Flitton | The Collegian)

Consejo Municipal adopta nuevo plan de vivienda

Piper Russell March 11, 2021

Editor’s Note: Read the English version of this article here. Traducción de Kati Roan El Consejo Municipal de Fort Collins adoptó el nuevo Plan estratégico de vivienda en su reunión el 16...

The main entrance to the Fort Collins Police Services building is seen on a cloudy morning shortly after sunrise. Fort Collins Police have recently created a new mental health response team. (Michael Marquardt | The Collegian)

Fort Collins police create team dedicated to mental health response

Aidan Knaus March 8, 2021

Editor’s Note: Dylan Tusinski is an opinion writer for The Collegian.  Fort Collins Police Services has created a new specialized unit to address mental health crises in the community. The program...

(Graphic illustration by Lou Regan | The Collegian)

Fort Collins carbon report released, emissions down 7%

Noelle Mason February 24, 2021

In January, the City of Fort Collins released its annual Community Carbon Inventory report for 2019 as part of its broader Climate Action Plan. The Climate Action Plan outlines several goals to reduce...

The front entrance of Poudre River Public Library near Old Town Feb. 8. (Anna Tomka | The Collegian)

Poudre Library District earns first Star Library designation

Samantha Ye February 23, 2021

Amid the challenges of the pandemic, the Poudre River Public Library District received at least one spark of good news: The district had achieved a three-star library status in the 2020 Library Journal...

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