Alpine Banks of Colorado announced plans to pay quarterly cash dividends on July 29. The bank announced plans to pay a dividend of 20 cents per class B nonvoting common share — equal to 1/150th of the amount for each share of Class A voting common stock. A cash dividend of $30 will be paid […]
Proposals will be accepted through Oct. 4 for public artwork for a roundabout planned at Horizon Drive and G Road in Grand Junction. Proposals should reflect the theme of outdoor recreation as well as complement nearby roundabout installations. Artwork must be installed by July 2025. “The city’s commission on arts and culture seeks artwork that […]
Donations will be accepted through July 29 for the annual Stuff the Bus school supply drive. Donations can be dropped off at the white activity bus parked in the Clock Court at Mesa Mall, 2424 U.S.Highway 6 & 50 in Grand Junction. Supply lists are available at d51schools.org/schoolsupplies. The most sought-after supplies include colored pencils, […]
Applications will be accepted through Sept. 3 for scholarships for adult residents of Mesa County. The Western Colorado Community Foundation will award fresh start scholarships of up to $5,000 to adults attending or planning to attend a community college, technical school or training course. For applications and more information, visit the website at www.wc-cf.org/scholarships. The […]
The Mesa County Women’s Network has scheduled a summer mixer. The event is set for 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. July 31 at Highlands Distillery, located at 782 24 Road in Grand Junction. The event will feature appetizers. Beverages will be available for purchase. The event is free for network members and $15 for guests. For […]
Darby Russell, a senior bookkeeper with DWC CPAs and Advisors in Grand Junction, received the Associated Charter Management Accountant and Chartered Global Management Accountant designations. The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants awards the designations in conjunction with the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants. To receive the Chartered Global Management Accountant designation, applicants must have […]
Christian Reece and Jennifer Cutts of Grand Junction were named to state boards. Reece was appointed to the Colorado Lottery Commission. She’ll serve a four-year term as a representative of the public on the commission, which governs the operation of the lottery and conducts hearings on licenses for lottery sales. Cutts was reappointed to the […]
Four Fruita Monument High School graduates received scholarships offered through the Fruita Rotary Club and Western Colorado Community Foundation. Connor Percival and Chloe Wayt each received $2,000 Fruita Rotary Club Career Pathways scholarships awarded to students furthering their eduation outside of a four-year degree program. Percival plans to pursue an associate’s degree in machining at […]
A monthly index forecasting economic conditions in the United States continues to retreat, signaling what could be slower growth. The Conference Board reported its Leading Economic Index (LEI) decreased two-tenths of a percent to 101.1 in June. Separate measures of current and past conditions increased. Justyna Zabinska-La Monica, senior manager of business cycle indicators at […]
A monthly index tracking the rural economy in Colorado and nine other states remained in negative territory for an 11th straight month. The overall reading for the Rural Mainstreet Index fell four-tenths of a point between June and July to 41.7. That’s the lowest level since November and below growth-neutral 50. The overall reading for […]