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Greeley, Colorado Patch AM: a 4 min readHey there, Greeley! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. āļø
In today's newsletter:
- Could a āquickā business loan quietly drain your Greeley bank account?
- How will Greeley fund its big downtown makeover without new taxes?
- Greeley fire officials warn EV owners about a common charging mistake.
Today's riddle: Where do math teachers go on vacation? š¤ (Answer below!)
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- Saturday: Warm; an afternoon t-storm, with a high of 92 and low of 60 degrees. š¶ Hot!
- Sunday: Warm; a stray p.m. t-shower, temps: high: 92, low: 61.
- Monday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 91 and low of 56 degrees.
š° News we're reading
1. Fast business funding: Big fees, few protections for merchant cash advances (denver7.com) ā A Greeley dental office administrator says $4,000 vanished from his business account after he believed he was applying for a traditional loan, only to learn it was tied to a merchant cash advance agreement. His experience, now under scrutiny by Denver7 Investigates and regulators, highlights how local business owners can face big fees and few protections when sharing bank details with unvetted online funders. 
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2. Greeley's downtown revitalization project moves forward as the city faces a budget shortfall (denver7.com) ā Downtown Greeley is undergoing a major civic campus and streetscape overhaul even as the city wrestles with a budget shortfall, but officials say the work will move ahead without new taxes. The city plans to use existing food tax revenue instead of the General Fund, while local shop owners brace for construction headaches and hope the revitalization ultimately boosts foot traffic and business. Ā Ā Ā
3. Northern Colorado investigators say house fire began near outlet used to power electric vehicle charger (cbsnews.com) ā Greeley fire investigators say a recent house fire started in an attached garage near a 240-volt outlet and extension cord used to power an electric vehicle charger, not the vehicleās battery itself. The Greeley Fire Department is urging residents to follow manufacturer instructions, use proper outlets and equipment, and avoid extension cords unless specifically rated for EV charging loads. Ā Ā Ā
4. Peak to Peak Working Dog Association of Colorado ā Friday, September 4, 2026 (caninechronicle.com) ā A major working dog show held in Greeley on September 4 drew 368 entries and highlighted top Rottweilers, Great Pyrenees, Boxers, and Bernese Mountain Dogs from around the country. The published results, while unofficial, showcase winning handlers, owners, and breeders who competed at the Peak to Peak Working Dog Association of Colorado event. Ā Ā Ā
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Quarter 1 Parent Teacher Conferences
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Cross Country Meet @ Monfort Park
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š¬ Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- I'm enjoying the final days of the season.
The blooms are fading, but I'm already looking forward to them returning next year! (Nextdoor Country Club Estates) - The image shows a delicate, dome-shaped cluster of small, peach-pink blossoms arranged in a tight ball.
This structure shares features with the 'Fata Morgana' variety of Scabiosa atropurpurea, commonly known as the pincushion flower. It is characterizedā¦ (Nextdoor Country Club Estates)
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- GPAC posted a job opening for Custom Applicator in Greeley. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Greeley here.
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