News for Wednesday, May 2, 2012

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Steamboat briefs: Routt County students graduate from CNCC with honors

Bryanna McFadden, a 2010 Hayden High School graduate, and Caitlyn Berry, a 2010 Soroco High School graduate, will be receiving associate degrees with high honors Saturday from Colorado Northwestern Community College in Rangely, according to a news release.

Willis Wodnik named executive director of Steamboat Mountain Village Partnership

Willis Wodnik, owner of Colorado Event Rentals, has been named executive director of Steamboat Mountain Village Partnership, according to a news release.

Steamboat's Duckels Construction wins bid for west Routt roundabout

The Routt County Board of Commissioners voted Tuesday to award a $1.9 million contract to Duckels Construction for a giant traffic roundabout on Routt County Road 27.

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Return of Steamboat Springs Running Series nears

July, August races likely to fill

The first race of the 2012 Steamboat Springs Running Series is just nine days away, and series director Cara Marrs said the earlier that runners sign for races, the easier life becomes for organizers.

The Record for May 1

12:44 a.m. Steamboat Springs Police Department officers were called to a report of a bear at Oak and Ninth streets. It was sitting in the middle of the road and was chased away.

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Steamboat swimmer Amy Brodie signs with Colorado Mesa University

The best thing for Amy Brodie, and even better for the Colorado Mesa University women’s swim team, is that the Steamboat Springs High School senior has no idea how good she can be.

Hayden receives grants to revitalize businesses

An effort in Hayden to raise $50,000 to bolster economic development got a boost last month when the Gates Family Foundation of Denver pledged $20,000 to the effort.

Routt County Highway Cleanup Day returns May 19

Organizers of the sixth annual Routt County Highway Cleanup Day are urging volunteers to sign up early for the event that takes place from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. May 19.

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Steamboat high school students host annual event for youngsters

At 9 a.m. Wednesday, hundreds of children in preschool through second grade began to spill inside Steamboat Springs High School’s gymnasium for the annual Kids Carnival.

Beauprez headlines Lincoln Day Dinner fundraiser in Steamboat

Event to be held at 5 p.m. Friday

Former Colorado gubernatorial candidate and U.S. congressman Bob Beauprez will headline a Friday fundraiser and dinner for local Republicans.

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South Routt dancers put on 19th annual Spring Dance Program

The Let's Dance Spring Dance Program features more than 50 dancers ages 2 to adult, performing dance styles from ballet and country to contemporary and Latin. The program takes place Saturday.