🌱 How Quail Dunes bounced back from tennis ball-sized hail in June

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In today's newsletter:

• How Quail Dunes bounced back from tennis ball-sized hail in June
• Planning your Saturday? See what's happening at Glenn Miller Park
• How far can Fort Morgan's cross country runners go this season?

Also on today's calendar: Planning Commission Board Meeting and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: What did one wall say to the other? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 81 and low of 57 degrees.
• Wednesday: A t-storm in the afternoon, temps: high: 77, low: 56.
• Thursday: A stray afternoon t-storm, with a high of 72 and low of 54 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. A tale of two courses and hail (golfcourseindustry.com) — Fort Morgan's city-owned Quail Dunes Golf Course is bouncing back after a June storm dumped tennis ball-sized hail and heavy rain, forcing a temporary closure for repairs. Superintendent Matt Givens and his crew used intensive rolling, verticutting and cleanup to restore the bruised greens, then battled a record July heat wave before finally catching a weather break in August.
   

2. Hispanic Heritage Celebration returns to Glenn Miller Park (fortmorgantimes.com) — Fort Morgan residents can celebrate Hispanic Heritage this Saturday, Sept. 26, from noon to 10 p.m. at Glenn Miller Park with music, folkloric dancers, food trucks, Lotería, and a beer garden. The free event, hosted by the Fort Morgan Chamber, includes a flag ceremony with invited consulates, a cultural fashion show, salsa and grito contests, and performances from several regional groups.
   

3. Fort Morgan cross country enjoying personal improvements this fall (fortmorgantimes.com) — Fort Morgan cross country runners are quietly putting together a strong fall season, focusing on personal records and steady improvement rather than podium finishes. Coach Mike Mason highlights standout efforts from athletes like Andrew Estrada and Nanuk Bohling, praising the team's dedication to extra mileage, tough courses, and consistent practice as they push toward potential state-meet berths.
   

4. Petition seeks name change of Roxborough State Park to honor former governor (douglascountynewspress.com) — Colorado Parks and Wildlife will likely take up a petition in its November meeting in Fort Morgan that could add former Gov. Richard Lamm's name to Roxborough State Park. Supporters say it honors his conservation legacy, while park volunteers worry about costs, confusion and overshadowing decades of community work, and they're urging residents to share feedback with commissioners.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Fort Morgan

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★ Featured events ★

Thursday September 24
• Museum Heritage Foundation Board Meeting →
  Museum & Library Community Room, 414 Main St., Fort Morgan
  4:00 pm

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Other local events

Thursday September 24
• FMHS JV Boys Soccer Sterling @ FM
  Legion Field, 219 S West St, Fort Morgan
  4:00 pm
• FMHS C Team Volleyball FM @ Platte Valley
  Platte Valley High School, 901 Campbell St, Kersey
  4:30 pm
• FMHS JV Volleyball FM @ Platte Valley
  Platte Valley High School, 901 Campbell St, Kersey
  5:30 pm
• FMHS Varsity Boys Soccer Sterling @ FM
  Legion Field, 219 S West St, Fort Morgan
  6:00 pm
• FMHS Varsity Volleyball FM @ Platte Valley
  Platte Valley High School, 901 Campbell St, Kersey
  6:30 pm
• FMHS Varsity Football FM @ Mountain View
  Mountain View High School, 3500 Mountain Lion Dr, Loveland
  6:30 pm
Monday September 28
• Planning Commission Board Meeting →
  City Hall, 110 Main Street, Fort Morgan
  4:30 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday September 22
• FMHS JV Boys Soccer FM @ Mountain Range
  Mountain Range High School, 12500 Huron St, Westminster
  4:00 pm
• FMHS C Team Volleyball FM @ Conifer
  Conifer Senior High School, GMHJ+35, 10441 County Hwy 73, Conifer
  4:30 pm
• FMHS JV Volleyball FM @ Conifer
  Conifer Senior High School, GMHJ+35, 10441 County Hwy 73, Conifer
  5:30 pm
• FMHS Varsity Boys Soccer FM @ Mountain Range
  Mountain Range High School, 12500 Huron St, Westminster
  6:00 pm

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