Professional Services

Investing in Your Health

OCR Champion Stories: Leading the Way For Orthopaedic Health & Well-being Article by Carli Taylor-Drake, Director of Marketing & Practice Development | Photography by Provided Orthopaedic health is essential for maintaining an active and fulfilling lifestyle. Whether you're an athlete striving for peak performance or an everyday individual seeking pain-free movement, prioritizing orthopaedic health is vital for overall well-being. Orthopaedic and Spine Center of the Rockies (OCR) champions...

March 2024

Finance + Legal Services

Giving Back to Greeley

Bank of Colorado’s Unwavering Commitment to Provide for their Community Article by Aaron Fongers | Photography by Provided Residents in Weld County may know Bank of Colorado as a premiere choice for their personal or professional financial needs. What they might not know, however, is that Bank of Colorado is supremely devoted to providing resources - monetary, time, energy or even space - to give back to the community that has given it so much. “For those of us who work for Bank of Colorado...

March 2024

Home + Design

Sustainable Solar Practices

Lessons from A&A Solar Wash on Caring for Your Solar Panels Article by Taylor Henderson | Photography by Provided Anastasia and Adam Johnson founded the eponymous A&A Solar Wash in 2022, after they installed solar panels on their first home in Greeley. During the installation, Anastasia asked the technicians whose responsibility it was to clean and maintain the panels, and they replied: “Yours.” Anastasia and Adam learned two things from this interaction. First, their solar panels required...

March 2024

Education

Academics, Faith & Values

Trinity Lutheran School Invests in Students’ Long term Success Article by Bethany Wiley, MPH | Photography by Photos by Diandra Personal relationships with teachers and peers, intentionally small class sizes and biblical messages about God’s love are just a few of the reasons that families choose to call Trinity Lutheran School home. Parents who entrust their children’s education to Trinity Lutheran, are poised with a sense of security and belonging. Trinity Lutheran is a Christian school and...

March 2024

Style + Beauty

Prom Repurposed

Donate your Prom Dres & Help a Student Have the Night of their Life Article by Emily Montgomery | Photography by Alec Street Media This year, Northern Colorado Youth for Christ (NCYFC) is hosting its 15th annual prom on Saturday, May 3rd at NCYFC. This year’s theme: Space Cowboy. Every year, NCYFC aims to provide the best prom experience for all students, free of charge. As such, NCYFC is collecting new and gently used prom dresses that will be provided to Greeley High School students in need...

March 2024

Auto + Marine

Driver Notebook: 2024 Chevy Traverse

The Perfect Investment for Families on the Move Article and Photography by Provided In the bustling streets of Greeley, where the rhythm of family life echoes through every corner, there lies a steadfast companion for the modern family: the 2024 Chevy Traverse Limited. With its sleek design and spacious interior, this crossover effortlessly blends practicality with style, making it the perfect investment for families on the move. Picture this: a weekend getaway with the whole family packed...

March 2024

Life + Culture

Top Notch Teamwork

Adrian Vigil’s Story of Building a Plumbing Company that is Made to Last Article by Aaron Fongers | Photography by Santora Photo Co. As the skilled trade industry continues to grow in America, factors such as job security, better wages, and customized work schedules inspire men and women to pursue employment in these honorable service areas. Adrian Vigil, however, credits his pursuit of the plumbing trade to a calling to serve and a desire to make a direct impact on the needs of residents in...

February 2024

Home + Design

Second Home Sanctuaries

Local Families Find a Place of Refuge From Daily Noise Article by Bethany Wiley, MPH | Photography by Provided In a world competing for our attention, it is easy to feel scattered, distracted, or burnt out. For our well-being, it’s important to find moments to disconnect from busyness and bathe in quiet. The following families have found their second homes to be a sanctuary - a place of refuge from daily noise, hustle, and stress – and fostered an intentional connection with all who gather...

February 2024

Life + Culture

Generating Hope

The Genesis Project’s Three-phase Support for Single Mothers Article by Kelly Zeillmann | Photography by Photos by Diandra The Genesis Project of Northern Colorado helps rehabilitate single mothers and supports them in their pursuit of a new beginning. Women progress through five learning domains—Supportive Relationships, Holistic Health, Economic Self-Sufficiency, Life Skills and Future Hopes—over the course of the five years as they complete the program. ​Jaymi Anderson, the Genesis...

February 2024

Arts + Culture

Backyard Beekeeping

What You Need to Know to Start Your Own Hive Article by Susan McKenzie | Photography by Santora Photo Co. As spring approaches and the flowers begin to bloom, local beekeepers and long-time friends, Carol Brickley and Jon Billheimer, have some tips for anyone interested in starting their own beehive. “Any encouragement we can give to people to have bees in their backyard, we do. The life of the world really depends on bees. If vegetables are not pollinated, they don’t grow, then the livestock...

February 2024