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Tornado Alley? No, It’s Tornado County

Aug 21, 2023

What would your answer be if asked which Colorado County has had the most reported tornadoes since 1950? Would it be a surprise to know that it is Weld County? Well, according to the National Weather Service, Weld County has seen 274 tornadoes from 1950 through 2018....

New Insights into O. T. Jackson’s Business Ventures

Jul 14, 2023

In late November last year, a gentleman brought in five ledgers for donation. These items turned out to be a treasure trove of information about O. T. Jackson.

“Everybody and His Wife Went to Seely’s Lake”

Jun 12, 2023

Although many locals are familiar with Seely’s (Seeley’s) Lake, few are aware of its colorful history.

Willie the trained Brahma

May 18, 2023

My favorite offer and story thus far in 2023, came from JJ Steele, who offered items related to Willie the trained Brahma.

Celebrating Greeley’s Trees

Apr 24, 2023

Greeley’s dedication to its trees stems from the Union Colony’s earliest days.

Innovation with the Fascination

Mar 20, 2023

The original Fascination prototype had an airplane propeller on the backend. Photographer Lew Dakan capture important moments in Greeley’s history such as this one.

Local Doctor Granted Permission to Visit Hawai’ian Colony

Jan 23, 2023

In 1901, renowned Greeley doctor Jesse Hawes received a permit from the Board of Health in Hawai’i to visit the island of Molokai to conduct scientific investigation.

Peters Pop Corn, a Unique Greeley Tradition

Dec 12, 2022

The focus of Peters Pop Corn was Chet’s own homemade popcorn and candies. During the Christmas holiday season, Peters Pop Corn helped spread holiday cheer around Greeley.

Tragedy of 1955

Nov 21, 2022

On November 1, 1955, the very first case of commercial airline sabotage occurred in our Weld County skies.

Our Library Stacks of Success

Sep 12, 2022

The idea of creating a public library in Greeley began in 1870. Our first public library was located on 8th Street in downtown Greeley in what was a meeting house for the Union Colonists.