August Nielsen moved to Fort Morgan from Thornton three years ago and was surprised to learn that the town did not have a flag. He decided to create one himself, using the Rainbow Bridge as inspiration. “I was searching the internet and ran across a video on YouTube about state flags, town flags, and flags […]
On Saturday, volunteers across Morgan County gathered in Brush and Fort Morgan to lay wreaths on the graves of fallen soldiers. Ceremonies were organized by the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) in connection with Wreaths Across America. A veterans’ wreath is a symbol of honor, respect, and victory. This year, more than 3 million […]
Trae Boehm was elected as the Fort Morgan Fire Chief in 2019 and took office in 2020. Along with his duties as fire chief, he manages four dispatchers, the administrative assistant/dispatcher and the Fire Marshall. He also works full-time as the lead operator of the water distribution system for the City of Fort Morgan. Boehm […]
The Optimist International Colorado/Wyoming 75th Annual District Convention was held on Aug. 18 and 19 at The Block in Fort Morgan. The event was filled with meetings and training, but the group also took time to enjoy the town. Self-guided tours and meetings held at local businesses allowed the visiting clubs to enjoy Fort Morgan’s […]
The 2023 Tri-County Walk to End Alzheimer’s will take place starting at 8:30 a.m. Sept. 9 at Riverside Park in Fort Morgan. The Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s is held in more than 600 communities across the country, all to bring awareness and funding to Alzheimer’s care and research. More than 6 million Americans […]