Planning & Zoning, Building Depts. to be Closed July 13

The Planning & Zoning and Building Department offices at 710 E. Railroad Avenue in the City Complex will not open on Monday, July 13. These offices will be moving to new office space in the former Senior Center building across the parking lot at 110 S...

Vacancies Coming Up on Historic Preservation Board

Fort Morgan’s Historic Preservation Board is looking for applicants interested in serving on this unique city advisory board.

The Historic Preservation Board exists to help preserve and protect the heritage of the city through the identification, evaluation, rehabilitation, adaptive use, restoration and public awareness of Fort Morgan’s historic and architectural resou...

Quail Dunes to Offer First Responders Free Day of Golf

The City of Fort Morgan and Quail Dunes Golf Course would like to treat local First Responders to a free round of golf with cart as a show of appreciation for their work.

Quail Dunes will hold tee times for our local first responders – police, fire, ambulance and health care personnel – as well as active and retired military personnel, on Saturday, July 11, from 1 to 4 p.m.

First responders are asked to ...

Planning & Zoning, Building Depts. to be Closed July 13

The City of Fort Morgan Departments that handle land use issues, building permits, construction inspections and the like will be closed for business all day on Monday, July 13.

The Planning & Zoning and Building Department offices at 710 E. Railroad Avenue in the City Complex will not open on Monday, July 13. These offices will be moving to new office space in the former Senior Center building across the parking lot at 110 S...

Strictly for Streets Road Improvements to Resume Soon

The second phase of the City of Fort Morgan’s 2020 Strictly for Streets road improvement program is scheduled to begin next Monday, July 6.

The first task in this phase will be removal of the existing asphalt surface on the streets targeted for resurfacing. This work will start on East Ninth Avenue and Carol Street on July 6, followed by Park Street and the remaining section of Landmark Drive...

Library Hosts Free Legal Clinics Monthly

The Fort Morgan Public Library hosts free legal clinics each month for people who have no attorney or legal representation.

The clinics are held via computer link on the second Monday of every month at the library, excluding holidays. Appointments are available from 2 to 3:30 p.m. The next clinic is on July 13.

The clinics are for parties who have no attorney, and they can meet...

Thursday Night Live Concert Series Canceled

With great regret, the City of Fort Morgan staff has decided to cancel the Thursday Night Live Summer Concert Series for the remainder of the summer.

The difficult decision to cancel the remaining TNL schedule was made with a goal of keeping the community safe and healthy as the COVID-19 pandemic continues. 

City staff fully appreciates the benefits that the summer concerts and events provide t...

Fort Morgan Offers Energy Efficiency Programs

The City of Fort Morgan, in partnership with its wholesale electric supplier, the Municipal Energy Agency of Nebraska (MEAN), continues to provide several programs to assist customers in lowering energy costs through energy efficiency improvements.

The programs offer cash incentives to make energy efficient upgrades in the areas of insulation, cooling systems, home thermostats and commercial lighting. The programs are available through March 31, 2021, or while program funds last. Here is a rundown o...

City Planning Commission Seeks Replacement Member

The City of Fort Morgan is actively seeking a city resident to fill a vacancy on the city’s Planning Commission.

The new member appointed would fill the remainder of an existing term that will expire in April 2021. The new member could then apply for reappointment to a full six-year term.

The Planning Commission is currently very active in the process of development ...

Swimming Pool to Open in Stages with Limited Capacity

The Fort Morgan Community Swimming Pool will open for the 2020 season starting June 16, with modified procedures and limited capacity, after a delay in the season due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The first week will only allow lap swimming, by reservations, for a small number of swimmers. Offerings will expand the following week, starting June 23, to allow open swimming for more patrons. Capacity will be limited and health and safety precautions a...

Rec Dept. Kicks Off Summer Sports Day Camps June 23

The Fort Morgan Recreation Department will be hosting 12 different summer day camps for kids 8 to 12 years old starting June 23.

The twice-weekly sessions will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9 to 10 a.m. from June 23 through July 30 at Riverside Park. Each session will have a different activity, and parents can sign kids up for as many different sessions as they want.

The ca...

City Partners with Restaurants to 'Take It Outside'

Fort Morgan restaurants are responding to new public health guidance by looking for creative ways to expand their capacity through outdoor seating.

The City of Fort Morgan is already working with several eateries on plans for outdoor dining areas adjacent to the restaurants. Gov. Jared Polis announced new COVID-19 Safer at Home guidance this week that allows on-premises dining in restaurants at 50 pe...

Library/Museum Handpicked Alternative Learning Resources

List of online learning resources for the young and young at Heart

The Fort Morgan Library and Museum invite you to check out the list of learning resources that have been handpicked for all individuals.

The numerous on-line resources range from science, math and fun activities and are for parents, teachers and lifelong l...

Museum Asks for Residents' Pandemic Stories, Images

The Fort Morgan Library and Museum is asking area residents to share their stories, photos and feelings as they experience a nearly unparalleled time in human history.

The COVID-19 pandemic is affecting all of us in unique and unusual ways, and library museum staff hope to record the responses, reactions and experiences of residents for use in a future exhibit about the pandemic’s impact on Morgan County.

Resid...

Library / Museum Looking for Creative Art Projects

The Fort Morgan Library and Museum invite you to submit an example of your creativity for possible inclusion in a formal exhibition.

Entries can be an original work of art, a video or a creative writing piece that relates to the library or museum.

This contest is for people between the ages of 2 and 18. Library and museum staff are asking you to get creative, use your imagination, and h...

Quail Dunes to Offer First Responders Free Day of Golf

The City of Fort Morgan and Quail Dunes Golf Course would like to treat local First Responders to a free round of golf with cart as a show of appreciation for their work.

Quail Dunes will hold tee times for our local first responders – police, fire, ambulance and health care personnel – as well as active and retired military personnel, on Saturday, July 11, from 1 to 4 p.m.

First responders are asked to ...

Quail Dunes to Offer First Responders Free Day of Golf

Quail Dunes will hold tee times for our local first responders – police, fire, ambulance and health care personnel – as well as active and retired military personnel, on Saturday, July 11, from 1 to 4 p.m.

First responders are asked to ...

Swimming Pool to Open in Stages with Limited Capacity

The first week will only allow lap swimming, by reservations, for a small number of swimmers. Offerings will expand the following week, starting June 23, to allow open swimming for more patrons. Capacity will be limited and health and safety precautions a...

Rec Dept. Kicks Off Summer Sports Day Camps June 23

The twice-weekly sessions will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9 to 10 a.m. from June 23 through July 30 at Riverside Park. Each session will have a different activity, and parents can sign kids up for as many different sessions as they want.

The ca...

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...