Alex Keenan is a writer and copy editor for Townsquare Media Northern Colorado. She was born in Denver and has lived in Colorado all her life. Keenan studied English and literature at Colorado State University. She writes about a variety of topics and makes sure our blogs use proper grammar. She loves visiting Chautauqua Park, the Pearl Street Mall, Old Town Fort Collins, The Alley Cat Café, Social and The Wolverine Farm Publick House.
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5 Out-of-State Road Trips Worth Taking from Fort Collins
If you’ve got a three-day weekend coming up and a hankering for travel, consider hitting up any of these adventurous spots to get away for a while.
Denver Couple Had Both Cars Stolen in 2 Weeks
There’s bad luck and then there’s BAD luck. This unfortunate couple seems to have the latter.
Top 10 Athletes that Played at CSU
Today, I want to focus on some of the greatest sportsmen and women who’ve come out of CSU.
Sculpture Coming to Fort Collins Sugar Beet Park Honors Workers
Set for completion by September of 2021, the nonprofit Mujeres de Colores is currently fundraising to create a sculpture at Sugar Beet Park that will honor the field workers who harvested the park’s namesake.
Fort Collins Ties to The Bachelor Universe
You might be surprised to learn that Northern Colorado has had a fair amount of representation in the Bachelor Universe.
How Fort Collins Inspired Disneyland’s Main St., USA
How did Fort Collins end up catching the eye of a guy like Walt Disney?
Trump Approves Disaster Funds for Colorado Wildfires
On Friday, Jan. 15, President Donald Trump declared the Colorado wildfires of September and November a major disaster, releasing funds to the state to aid in recovery efforts.
Remembering 2013’s 1,000-Year Floods
I find it comforting to remember the times when we’ve been through the wheelhouse before and made it through all the same.
UCHealth’s Blood Supplies Critically Low
If your new year’s resolution was to volunteer more, then now is your time to shine. The blood stores at UCHealth are critically low and they are requesting people consider donating in the next three weeks.
Loveland Small Businesses Can Apply for Aid Through Jan. 8
According to a press release from the City of Loveland, applications for the Loveland Small Business Assistance Program will be open through Friday, Jan. 8.
Concerts That Actually Happened in 2020
In spite of all the trials, tribulations and shuttered venues, some concerts did still manage to make it to the stage in one way or another.
Colorado’s ‘World’s Highest Tubing Hill’ Open for the Season
According to Out There Colorado, Keystone’s Mountaintop Tubing Hill opened for the 2020-2021 winter season just yesterday (Dec. 12).