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Sterling, Colorado Patch AM: a 4 min readHello again Sterling! Weāre bringing you the latest town highlights. Donāt miss out, keep going! āļø
In today's newsletter:
- How Sterlingās old sugar factory could shape agricultureās high-tech future
- Why a state senator was honored at Sterlingās Main Street bank
- Can Sterlingās six-game streak survive tonightās crucial league showdown?
Also on today's calendar: Sterling Creatives-Fund Raising 2026 and 8 more events.
Today's riddle: How long is a minute? š¤ (Answer below!)
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- Friday: Sun, some clouds; windy, warm, with a high of 85 and low of 46 degrees.
- Saturday: Cooler; windy in the morning, temps: high: 57, low: 41.
- Sunday: Cloudy, a little rain; cool, with a high of 51 and low of 42 degrees.
š° News we're reading
ā¢ Agricultural Innovation Grows Roots in Colorado (tradeandindustrydev.com) ā Sterling is emerging as a key test bed for new agricultural technologies, with local producers helping refine tools for livestock management, crop imaging, and precision spraying. Plans to redevelop the historic Sterling Sugar Factory into an Ag Innovation Campus could bring labs, field trials, and investment directly to Logan County, positioning local farmers and ranchers at the forefront of Coloradoās growing agtech ecosystem. 
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ā¢ Senator Byron Pelton honored with ICBC's Silver Spur Spirit of Independence Award (journal-advocate.com) ā Sterling residents recently hosted a ceremony at First FarmBankās local branch honoring State Senator Byron Pelton for his advocacy of northeast Colorado communities. Bank leaders highlighted their close relationships with Sterling customers and Peltonās support for community banking and agriculture, underscoring how local decisions and representation at the Capitol can affect small producers, family businesses, and everyday borrowers here. Ā Ā Ā
ā¢ Girls Volleyball roundup: Top-10 league battles headline Thursday's girls volleyball slate - Colorado High School Activities Association (chsaanow.com) ā Sterling volleyball fans have a big home match tonight as the Tigers, riding a six-game winning streak, host Platte Valley in a crucial league showdown. With both teams jostling for top spots in the standings, the result could shape Sterlingās postseason path and give local supporters a high-energy chance to back their team close to home. Ā Ā Ā
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Sterling Livestock Commission ā
Sterling Livestock Commission, 20197 Riverside Dr, Sterling
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Wednesday October 28
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JH Boys Basketball vs Holyoke
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KPMX & Sterling Comets Rock & Roll Showdown 2026 ā
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Sterling Public Library- Baby Storytime 2026 ā
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Trick or Treat on Main Street ā
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Sterling Concert Series Season 2026- SIX APPEAL ā
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Sterling Concert Series - Six Appeal ā
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First Fridays @ First Presbyterian 29th Season!! ā
First Presbyterian Church of Sterling, 130 S 4th Street, Sterling
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Baseggio Family Pumpkin Patch ā
Baseggio Family Pumpkin Patch & Corn Maze, 16695 County Road 20.5, Atwood
10:00 am
Saturday October 24
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š¬ Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Trinidad Benham Corporation posted a job opening for Forklift Operator in Sterling. Apply here.
- Home Depot (Retail) posted a job opening for Customer Service/Sales in Sterling. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Sterling here.
š Nearby News
Fort Morgan
- Fort Morgan breaking ground on aquatic center Nov. 5 (fortmorgantimes.com)
- Fort Morgan gives health department two more years to secure clinic funding (thebadger.news)
- Cardinals' Trey McBride, hometown hero from Fort Morgan, faces Broncos (gazette.com)
Yuma
- Yuma, CO: BNSF/CB&Q Depot, Wood Grain Elevator and Some Big Elevators (blogspot.com)
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