Grand Junction names public works director

Trent Prall has been appointed director of the Grand Junction Public Works Department. Prall oversees a department with five divisions and a total of 68 permanent and seasonal employees. He succeeds Greg Lanning, who resigned earlier this year. Prall brings to his latest position nearly 30 years of experience as a registered professional engineer who’s […]

Grand Junction police chief named CBI director

Grand Junction Police Chief John Camper has accepted a position as director of the Colorado Bureau of Investigations. Camper’s last day with the Grand Junction Police Department will be Dec. 1. “I’m honored to be given the opportunity to serve law enforcement and the community at a state level, although it is going to be […]

Firm honored for support of military

ServPro of Grand Junction has been recognized for its support of military service members and their families. ServPro received a patriotic employer award from the Employer Support for the Guard and Reserve. An agency of the Department of Defense, ESGR recognizes employers that support employee participation in the military, including the National Guard. For more […]

Artwork sought for Winefest competition

Entries will be accepted through Jan. 5 for a competition to select artwork for the 2018 Colorado Mountain Winefest. The competition is open to Colorado artists. Entries should represent the wine industry. The Blue Pig Gallery in Palisade will host an opening reception for participating artists from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Jan 26. The winning […]

Zoup adds cheddar soup and bread bowls to menu

Zoup has added a cheddar cheese soup and three seasoned bread bowls to the menu at the fast casual restaurant. “The Brewhouse Cheddar is a top-notch addition to our menu of tasty and filling soups,” said Eric Ersher, founder and chief executive officer of Zoup. “And our seasoned bread bowls pair perfectly with any of […]

Real estate firm joins in Habitat group build

Agents, staff and managers from Bray Real Estate in Grand Junction joined in a volunteer group build for Habitat for Humanity of Mesa County. “It is the mission of the Mesa County Habitat for Humanity to build safe, decent and affordable housing for people in need, and it was a great experience for all of […]

Presenters sought for Grand Junction event

Proposals will be accepted through Nov. 3 for Ignite Western Slope, an event featuring five-minute presentations on a variety of topics. The Grand Junction Toastmasters Club will host the event from 1 to 3 p.m. Nov. 18 at the Mesa County Libraries central library, 443 N. Sixth St. in Grand Junction. The event is free […]