City of Grand Junction awarded for financial reporting

The  City of Grand Junction has once again been recognized for financial reporting. The Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada awarded a Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for the city’s comprehensive annual financial report (CAFR). The certificate is the highest form of recognition from the association for government […]

Applicants sought to fill school board vacancy

Applications will be accepted through 4 p.m. March 23 to fill a vacancy on the Mesa County School District 51 board. The District C seat on the school board was vacated following the resignation of John Williams. Williams resigned before a final round of interviews for an open position as the district general counsel. To […]

Applicants sought for Colorado Capital Conference

Applications will be accepted through March 20 for an annual conference designed to give Colorado residents a better understanding of federal legislative processes. Colorado Mesa University will join with Colorado State University and the University of Colorado to host the Colorado Capital Conference June 10 to 12 in Washington, D.C. Participants will meet and interact […]

Fiction writers plan educational event

Rocky Mountain Fiction Writers has scheduled an educational event for 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 25 at the Table Mountain Inn in Golden. The event will include panel presentations on creating diverse characters as well as author platforms and formatting for publication. Early registration is $80 for members and $90 for others through March […]

CPA receives construction industry designation

Jeff Wilson — a certified public accountant with Dalby, Wendland & Co. in Grand Junction — has earned the Certified Construction Industry Financial Professional designation. The designation from the Institute of Certified Construction Industry Financial Professionals recognizes financial managers who are well-versed in the construction business. Applicants must have a minimum of 4,000 hours of […]

Insurance agent sponsors college scholarships

Applications will be accepted until  March 31 for $2,000 scholarships the Shelter Insurance Foundation will award to graduates of Caprock Academy and Fruita Monument High School in the Grand Valley. Kerry Phillips, an agent with Shelter Insurance in Grand Junction, sponsors and partially funds the scholarships. A committee comprised of high school officials and community […]