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Hello Greeley! Hope your coffee tastes especially good this morning. 

In today’s bring-the-kiddos edition: First-of-its-kind 3+2 nursing program, passenger rail town halls, and kids reading to therapy dogs + excuses to get the fam out and about this week.

Today’s sponsor, Spot Pet Insurance, is something I wish I had before a late-night emergency vet visit left me with a $10,000 credit card bill. It’s cheaper than Netflix… and means you never have to choose between your pet and your savings. It takes less than 5 minutes to sign up – get started here.

📰 In the news

Path to nursing leadership: CSU will launch a first-of-its-kind 3+2 nursing program linking Fort Collins and Pueblo, with students in nearby Fort Collins earning a five-year bachelor’s and master’s to ease nurse shortages — learn how the program works.

Community input on rail plans: Front Range Passenger Rail has launched town halls on proposed service from Fort Collins to Pueblo. The first was Feb. 26, with Pueblo March 8 and Denver March 19 — see when and where to attend.

Inside the 2026 lineup: Made in Loveland week wrapped Feb. 27. The Loveland State of Business Luncheon is today, and the 2026 Talent Summit is tomorrow at Blue Arena in Loveland — check out the full lineup.

Gold & silver are hot: Coming off gold’s best year since 1979, the momentum is carrying well into 2026 with silver remaining one of the most talked-about assets. Curious why they’re back in focus? American Hartford Gold has a free guide that explains what’s happening and how people are approaching it today. It’s free – and definitely worth a read.

Compare rates for free: The national average for car insurance is around $175/month. Paying more than that? Same, so I did some shopping around and ended up cutting my premium in half. If you haven’t checked in a while, you’re probably overpaying too — here’s the comparison tool I used.

Highlights this week:

• Kids read to gentle therapy dogs
• Kick off Women Build, meet the recipient
• Celebrate 18 years with 108 salutations
• This top-tier home warranty is 50% off right now

🐾 One pet emergency can cost $10,000+

Together with our sponsor Spot Pet Insurance

Nothing prepares you for a late-night emergency at the vet. I learned that the hard way after charging $10k to a credit card for life-saving surgery on my cat, Miss Stache.

From the initial exam fee just to be seen, to x-rays, surgery, medication, and follow-up visits… the bill racks up fast (to say the least). And at that moment? You’re not thinking about your savings, you’re just saying yes to whatever keeps them thriving.

As soon as we got home, I dug around online and ultimately signed up for Spot.

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🫶 We got your back

Share a little magic: Graze on bacon-wrapped dates, curry mussels, and truffle fries with a polished wine list and clever cocktails at Door 222. Invite a friend, slide into a cozy booth, and turn an ordinary weeknight into a tiny celebration.

One-stop outdoor fix: Garretson’s Sport Center nails the everything-in-one-place vibe: skis, snowboards, fishing gear with live bait, an archery lane… the works. It’s run by people who know our trails and seasons, so if you’ve been delaying that upgrade, consider this your nudge.

Make movie night special: Skip the megaplex and settle into The Kress Cinema & Lounge for curated flicks, cozy seats, and cocktails or small plates delivered to you. Weeknights feel indulgent without the hassle… a downtown Greeley ritual in the making, with atmosphere that turns an ordinary evening into something special.

Access cash without selling your home: A reverse mortgage can help anyone over 62 cover everyday expenses, support healthcare needs, fund home improvements, or even reduce pressure on 401(k) withdrawals – all while staying in your home. Longbridge offers a free calculator to estimate how much flexibility your home could provide, with no commitment required.

📆 Fun for the whole fam

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All events are subject to change without notice. Always check official event pages for the most up to date information.

🤖 Bristlebots @ Farr Regional Library | Wednesday (3/4) at 4:00 PM – Got a kid who loves to tinker more than tidy? Point your middle or high schooler to this Bristlebot build, where they’ll make tiny, wiggly robots from everyday stuff, learn a little science, and feel very smug. Grades 6-12, registration required.

🥦 Aren’t Animals Supposed to Eat Plants!? @ Farr Regional Library | Thursday (3/5) at 12:00 PM – Kevin Cook is leading a lively talk on the messy diets of carnivorous plants. We talk herbivory, but where’s the word for salads that bite back? Turns out Colorado hosts six, maybe seven, botanical meat-eaters, and I’ll be giving the bog a wider berth.

🏡 Home & Garden Show @ Island Grove Regional Park | Friday (3/6) at 12:00 PM – The 43rd annual Home & Garden Show is back at Island Grove, free entry, free parking, and more excuses to upgrade that “temporary” patio furniture. Fisher Landscaping returns with their garden oasis, plus loads of local vendors, savvy advice, and dangerously good food trucks.

🌸 Spring Sensory Bottles @ LINC Library Innovation Center | Friday (3/6) at 1:00 PM – Let the kids make spring sensory bottles that sparkle, swirl, and conveniently buy you five minutes of quiet. A hands-on craft where little makers build a take-home bottle of calm, color, and glitter, while you supervise like the veteran grown-up you are. Supplies go fast.

🎨 HerStory Artists’ Reception 2026 @ Fiesta Mansion Event Center | Saturday (3/7) at 11:00 AM – Skip the speechifying and celebrate Women’s History Month with a local art show where 80 women swapped stories, then made pieces for each other. Add female entertainers, DJ Happy closing with a dance party, benefiting A Woman’s Place; adults $25, kids 17 and under free.

🏃 2026 Northern Colorado Ninja Warriors @ Butler-Hancock Gym, UNC | Saturday (3/7) at 1:00 PM – Round up three friends and hit UNC’s Bank of Colorado Arena for a fast, friendly Ninja throwdown, benefiting cancer survivors through the UNC Cancer Rehabilitation Institute. Spectators get big energy, competitors get bragging rights, so grab a spot before they vanish.

🐾 Paws to Read @ Centennial Park Library | Monday (3/9) at 6:00 PM – If you’ve been waiting for a sign to outsource storytime to someone who won’t judge a mispronounced “chrysanthemum,” Centennial Park’s Paws to Read is it. The therapy dogs listen, the kids relax, and you get fifteen minutes of pure, tail-wagging peace.

Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →

🔥 Worth a peek

We’re always on the hunt for useful resources, deals, services, and products we think you’ll love. Here’s what caught our eye this week.

• Thinning hair? Don’t wait – here are 3 treatments that work
• This free tool helps connect you with the right financial advisor
• Got debt? You may be able to pay less than you owe
• Protect your pet from disaster with this pet insurance plan
• You can own physical gold and silver in your retirement account
• Treat yourself: Save on self-care during the CVS Epic Beauty Sale

📻 Greeley report

Weather forecast

Today – High: 65°F – Low: 28°F – Precip: 3%

Sunny. High near 65, with temperatures falling to around 63 in the afternoon. South wind 2 to 6 mph. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 28. North wind around 6 mph.

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Tomorrow – High: 69°F – Low: 31°F – Precip: 31%

A chance of rain after 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 69. South southeast wind 2 to 12 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Later: A chance of rain before 11pm, then a chance of rain and snow between 11pm and 5am, then rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

Someone Googled you this week 👀

It may feel like an invasion of privacy, but unfortunately It’s the new normal. Whether you’re joining a committee, selling something locally, dating again, or just meeting new neighbors… people are going to look you up online.

Like it or not, the internet has a way of surfacing past mistakes and outdated information that no longer reflects who you are.

Thankfully, there’s a really easy way for you – or someone you care about – to clean up outdated results that no longer tell the real story. Learn more here.

This house is wild

This custom ranch in West Greeley pairs craftsmanship with convenience, offering a walk-out basement and 3-car garage. Solid wood floors and doors and a floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace anchor the open plan. A chef’s kitchen with butler’s bar complements dining with stained glass. The lower level touts a wet bar and Italian Villa mural, plus owned solar, electric bills under $30/month.

Take a peek inside →