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Colorado living: State symbols & emblems, part 1

By CPC | Feb 26, 2026

In recognition of 2026 marking 150 years of Colorado statehood, this segment will highlight the state’s many official emblems and symbols in a multipart series. This month looks at Colorado’s…

July 4, 2026: What to know for our nation’s 250th birthday (Part 1 of 5)

By CPC | Feb 26, 2026

This 4th of July will be different. Off the charts. Americans will come together, setting daily routines aside to whoop it up in a semi-quincentennial gala to contemplate 250 years…

New executive director at Help & Hope Center

By CPC | Feb 26, 2026

If you need help, there is hope. That is the essence of the Help & Hope Center (H&H), which serves Douglas and Elbert counties. Visiting the nonprofit, you will find…

303 Day – Buy Colorado Day

By CPC | Feb 26, 2026

Colorado has had the area code 303 since telephone area codes were first established in 1947, and it has been a point of pride for Coloradoans seemingly ever since. Accordingly,…

Early Douglas County cattle barons

By CPC | Feb 26, 2026

Jacob and Benedict Schultz of Switzerland were among the earliest Europeans immigrating to Colorado, finding their way to Russellville in the midst of gold fever in 1859. Housed at the…

Hoops and hardwood

By CPC | Feb 26, 2026

The “Big Dance,” the nickname for the NCAA Division I men’s basketball tournament, has captured American attention since 1939. Our appetite for basketball has only increased over the past nine…

The Elevated Edit – March 2026

By CPC | Feb 26, 2026

Dear Reader, You know I adore a party! So, this month I thought we would chat about the two most important people who make the party, the throwers and the…

Senior organizations join forces

By CPC | Feb 26, 2026

An important and positive step was made recently in the next chapter of aging adults in Douglas County. The Seniors’ Council of Douglas County (Seniors’ Council) has accepted an invitation…

Free Medic Alert program

By CPC | Feb 26, 2026

The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office (DCSO) offers a Medic Alert program for residents. This is not a life-alert button; instead, it is a medical ID bracelet or necklace worn in…

A retiree with a heart for the metro district

By CPC | Feb 26, 2026

Steve Dawes could easily kick up his feet and relax with his wife, Roberta Allen, and enjoy their golden years at their home in Daniels Gate. He has earned it.…

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