Business & Education

A new Fort Collins emergency clinic is reshaping veterinary care through the lens of art and improv. Inkwell Veterinary Emergency Clinic, founded by comedian-turned-veterinarian Dr. Matthew Asciutto, uses creativity, collaboration, and compassion to deliver accessible, high-quality pet care. Open late on weekdays and weekends, Inkwell stands out as a locally owned alternative to corporate clinics. Learn how this team is turning emergency medicine into a creative, community-focused experience at inkwell.vet. […]

Fort Collins-based Goes Funeral Care has become the first in Colorado to offer Natural Organic Reduction, a process that transforms the body into nutrient-rich soil over 45 days. This human composting service adds to their lineup of environmentally conscious offerings, including water cremation and green burial. Owners Chris and Stephanie Goes say the move is in response to community demand for more sustainable end-of-life options. Learn more at goesfuneralcare.com. […]

Windsor has introduced a Grocery Sales Tax Rebate Program to help income-qualified residents cope with rising food costs. The program offers up to $250 annually per household to reimburse Windsor’s grocery sales tax. Residents must meet income requirements and provide receipts from Windsor grocery stores. Applications can be submitted anytime, with rebates issued in July and December. Learn more or apply online at windsorgov.com/GroceryTaxRebate. […]

Homeward Alliance has been named the new Collaborative Applicant for the Northern Colorado Continuum of Care, taking over a vital leadership role from United Way of Weld County. The transition, unanimously approved by the NoCO CoC Board, will conclude by May 31, 2025. Homeward Alliance will manage HUD applications, performance oversight, and regional homelessness response strategies across Larimer and Weld counties. Learn more at northfortynews.com. […]

Platte River Power Authority has teamed up with NextEra Energy Resources to launch a 400MWh battery project in Severance—Northern Colorado’s first utility-scale energy storage system. The project is key to reaching a 100% noncarbon energy future. […]

A new poll by the Colorado Polling Institute shows a darkening economic outlook among voters, with more than half expecting the U.S. economy to worsen in the coming year—and nearly half saying the same about Colorado. Concerns about housing affordability, education, and cost of living continue to dominate across party lines. Read more at northfortynews.com. […]

Student chefs from across the Poudre School District brought their A-game to the 12th Annual Kids Cooking Competition at Timnath Middle-High School. With a farm-to-table challenge and a panel of expert judges, the event celebrated creativity, nutrition, and hands-on learning — and served up some impressive culinary talent in Northern Colorado. […]