Business of Month Winner to be Chosen

Fort Morgan businesses are encouraged to visit the Chamber of Commerce and enter a drawing to be recognized as the Business of the Month!

Family Movie Night at Library Thursday, April 25

The Fort Morgan Public Library will hold a family movie night on Thursday, April 25, starting at 6 p.m. in the Children’s Library.

The animated feature “Hop” will be shown and all ages are welcome to attend.

Snacks and juice will be served during the movie and patrons are encouraged to wear pajamas and bring pillows and blankets.

There is no registration required an...

City to Observe Arbor Day with Tree Planting

The City of Fort Morgan Parks Department and the Fort Morgan School District will hold an Arbor Day celebration on Friday, April 26, at Sherman Early Childhood Center.

Erika Gerk’s kindergarten class will learn about planting trees during the event, which begins at 9 a.m. near the new addition on the north end of the school.

Fort Morgan Parks Superintendent Doak Duke said trees provide numerous environmental, economic an...

Teen Kit Kat Sampling Planned at Library April 27

The Fort Morgan Public Library will host a Teen Kit Kat Sampling session on Saturday, April 27, from 1 to 2 p.m.

Did you know that there are more than 100 flavors of Kit Kats? Come sample a few strange flavors! Try unusual flavors like melon, green tea, and even wasabi!

The event will be held in the Library//Museum Community Room, and only 20 spots are available.

To r...

Crime in City Sees Sharp Decline From Prior Years

Most types of crimes in Fort Morgan saw a substantial decline in the first quarter of 2019 compared to the first quarters of the preceding two years, according to the Fort Morgan Police Department.

There were 53 total crimes recorded in the city for the first three months of this year, down more than 40 percent from the total of 90 crimes in the same period of 2018. The first quarter of 2017 showed 96 total crimes across the 17 categories of crime i...

Library Lending Launchpads for Younger Kids

The Fort Morgan Public Library is prepared for liftoff.

The library has six new Playaway Launchpad tablet computers available for checkout. Playaway Launchpads are the first-ever secure, pre-loaded learning tablets for libraries and schools that both kids and adults will love.

Launchpad tablets are fun to explo...

Online Crime Reporting Program Expanded

A number of new types of crimes have been added to the new Fort Morgan Police Department program that allows citizens to file certain police reports at their convenience without requiring the response of an officer.

The online crime reporting program is designed to cover minor incidents and low-level crimes that have a small likelihood of being solved. When first launched last month, the program allowed citizens to report minor theft, vandalism, lost property, phone ...

New Program to Recognize Local Business Each Month

Starting in May, a local Fort Morgan business will be recognized each month through a new Business of the Month recognition program.

The program is the brainchild of Fort Morgan’s new Economic Development Specialist Sarah Crosthwaite, and is a joint effort of the City of Fort Morgan, the Fort Morgan Area Chamber of Commerce and the Fort Morgan Times.

Each month, all participat...

Smithsonian Poster Exhibits Focus on Migration in U.S.

Two Smithsonian poster exhibitions on display now at the Fort Morgan Museum highlight the history of migration in the United States.

The exhibits opened March 8 and will be on display in the Museum’s Lower Gallery through May 7. Both exhibits were developed for middle school and high school students.

“I Want the Wide American Earth: An Asian Pacific American Story&am...

Library Hosting Poet Laureate Contest During April

The Fort Morgan Public Library will be holding a Poet Laureate contest throughout the month of April to identify the city’s finest poet.

The contest begins on April 1 at 9 a.m., and contestants must be age 18 and over. Poets can enter a one-page typed poem, and must grant permission for the public to read and vote on their poem.

Poems must be submitted by April 15 at 5 p.m. From April 16 th...

More "Coffee with a Cop" Sessions Scheduled

Six more sessions of the Fort Morgan Police Department’s “Coffee with a Cop” program are set from now into early June.

The informal visiting sessions will be held on:

March 26 - 8:30 a.m. at Santiago's

April 11 - 8:30 a.m. at Zazzy's Cafe

April 24 - 8:30 a.m. at Taco Bell

May 8 - 8:30 a.m. at Taco John's

May 21 - 11 a.m. at the Senior Center

June 5 - 8:30 a.m. at the CPMC Cafe

T...

Rec Dept. Planning Weeklong Trip to Branson, Mo., in Fall

The Fort Morgan Recreation Department has a very special trip planned for this fall: a seven-day, six-night adventure to Branson, Mo., that will include lodging, many meals and seven shows in the city known for its spectacular performances.

The departure date will be Sunday, Sept. 29, at 8 a.m. from the Senior Center, 110 Sherman St. The return trip will arrive back in Fort Morgan on Saturday, Oct. 5. This trip is available for anyone 21 and over.

The package by Diamond Tours, Inc. includes:

• M...

Teen Creative Writing Club Meeting Monthly

Teens have the opportunity to explore all types of writing styles and themes in a relaxed environment at the Fort Morgan Library and Museum Community Room during monthly meetings of the Teen Creative Writing Club.

Join other teen writers on the second Wednesday of every month. The next club meeting is Feb. 13.

The Teen Creative Writing Club is open to teens between the ages of 13 and 18. It is held from 4:15 to 5 p.m. at the Fort Morgan Public Library’s Co...

Smithsonian Poster Exhibits Focus on Migration in U.S.

Two Smithsonian poster exhibitions on display now at the Fort Morgan Museum highlight the history of migration in the United States.

The exhibits opened March 8 and will be on display in the Museum’s Lower Gallery through May 7. Both exhibits were developed for middle school and high school students.

“I Want the Wide American Earth: An Asian Pacific American Story” celebrates the histor...

Crime in City Sees Sharp Decline From Prior Years

Most types of crimes in Fort Morgan saw a substantial decline in the first quarter of 2019 compared to the first quarters of the preceding two years, according to the Fort Morgan Police Department.

There were 53 total crimes recorded in the city for the first three months of this year, down more than 40 percent from the total of 90 crimes in the same period of 2018. The first quarter of 2017 showed 96 total crimes across the 17 categories of crime i...

Online Crime Reporting Program Expanded

A number of new types of crimes have been added to the new Fort Morgan Police Department program that allows citizens to file certain police reports at their convenience without requiring the response of an officer.

The online crime reporting program is designed to cover minor incidents and low-level crimes that have a small likelihood of being solved. When first launched last month, the program allowed citizens to report minor theft, vandalism, lost property, phone ...

More "Coffee with a Cop" Sessions Scheduled

Six more sessions of the Fort Morgan Police Department’s “Coffee with a Cop” program are set from now into early June.

The informal visiting sessions will be held on:

March 26 - 8:30 a.m. at Santiago's

April 11 - 8:30 a.m. at Zazzy's Cafe

April 24 - 8:30 a.m. at Taco Bell

May 8 - 8:30 a.m. at Taco John's

May 21 - 11 a.m. at the Senior Center

June 5 - 8:30 a.m. at the CPMC Cafe

T...

City to Observe Arbor Day with Tree Planting

The City of Fort Morgan Parks Department and the Fort Morgan School District will hold an Arbor Day celebration on Friday, April 26, at Sherman Early Childhood Center.

Erika Gerk’s kindergarten class will learn about planting trees during the event, which begins at 9 a.m. near the new addition on the north end of the school.

Fort Morgan Parks Superintendent Doak Duke said trees provide numerous environmental, e...

Teen Kit Kat Sampling Planned at Library April 27

The Fort Morgan Public Library will host a Teen Kit Kat Sampling session on Saturday, April 27, from 1 to 2 p.m.

Did you know that there are more than 100 flavors of Kit Kats? Come sample a few strange flavors! Try unusual flavors like melon, green tea, and even wasabi!

The event will be held in the Library//Museum Community Room, and only 20 spots are available.

To r...

Family Movie Night at Library Thursday, April 25

The Fort Morgan Public Library will hold a family movie night on Thursday, April 25, starting at 6 p.m. in the Children’s Library.

The animated feature “Hop” will be shown and all ages are welcome to attend.

Snacks and juice will be served during the movie and patrons are encouraged to wear pajamas and bring pillows and blankets.

There is no registration required and no cost. ...

Library Lending Launchpads for Younger Kids

The Fort Morgan Public Library is prepared for liftoff.

The library has six new Playaway Launchpad tablet computers available for checkout. Playaway Launchpads are the first-ever secure, pre-loaded learning tablets for libraries and schools that both kids and adults will love.

Launchpad tablets are fun to explo...

Library Hosting Poet Laureate Contest During April

The Fort Morgan Public Library will be holding a Poet Laureate contest throughout the month of April to identify the city’s finest poet.

The contest begins on April 1 at 9 a.m., and contestants must be age 18 and over. Poets can enter a one-page typed poem, and must grant permission for the public to read and vote on their poem.

Poems must be submitted by April 15 at 5 p.m. From April 16 th...

Smithsonian Poster Exhibits Focus on Migration in U.S.

Two Smithsonian poster exhibitions on display now at the Fort Morgan Museum highlight the history of migration in the United States.

The exhibits opened March 8 and will be on display in the Museum’s Lower Gallery through May 7. Both exhibits were developed for middle school and high school students.

“I Want the Wide American Earth: An Asian Pacific American Story” celebrates the histor...

Teen Creative Writing Club Meeting Monthly

Teens have the opportunity to explore all types of writing styles and themes in a relaxed environment at the Fort Morgan Library and Museum Community Room during monthly meetings of the Teen Creative Writing Club.

Join other teen writers on the second Wednesday of every month. The next club meeting is Feb. 13.

The Teen Creative Writing Club is open to teens between the ages of 13 and 18. It is held from 4:15 to 5 p.m. at the Fort Morgan Public Library’s Community Ro...

Rec Dept. Planning Weeklong Trip to Branson, Mo., in Fall

The departure date will be Sunday, Sept. 29, at 8 a.m. from the Senior Center, 110 Sherman St. The return trip will arrive back in Fort Morgan on Saturday, Oct. 5. This trip is available for anyone 21 and over.

The package by Diamond Tours, Inc. includes:

• M...

Children's Programs Offered

"Romp-n-Stomp" - Wednesdays from 9:30-10:30 am - $3 per visit or $9 per month. Young children will enjoy this class designed to develop motor skills. Children will participate in obstacle courses, games, hand-eye coordination and movement exer...Read on...