Fort Collins Weekly
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Fort Collins Weekly was a weekly community newspaper serving the city of Fort Collins, Colorado
. It had a circulation of 33,700, making it the largest weekly newspaper in northern Colorado. It was purchased by Swift Communications in July 2007, and renamed Fort Collins Now. Swift Communications ceased publication of the paper in May 2009.http://www.fortcollinsnow.com/article/20090518/NEWS/905189997/1062&ParentProfile=1054
and operated for its first year from a small office on Oak Street in Old Town Fort Collins. The initial print run was 20,000 papers distributed free in newspaper boxes and wire racks throughout the city. Circulation grew along with its staff and in September 2004, the Weekly relocated to its current offices in the historic Miller Block Building at 11 Old Town Square. In December 2007, 33,700 copies of the paper were printed, with 28,200 mailed directly to city residents and the remaining 5,500 distributed on the street.http://www.westword.com/2006-12-07/news/paper-chase/
As a community newspaper, the Weekly covered all aspects of life in Fort Collins, from local government and local business to major crimes and in-depth investigations. The Weekly won major awards for its journalism from the Society of Professional Journalists
. Its "Culture" section covered everything from theater and music to food and nightlife.
was the editor-in-chief. He is the author of three books, The Road to Kosovo: A Balkan Diary, Blood Diamonds: Tracing the Deadly Path of the World's Most Precious Stones, and FLAWLESS: Inside the Largest Diamond Heist in History.
Andra Coberly was the managing editor. She is a Fort Collins native and graduate of the California Polytechnic State University at San Luis Obispo. She won a first place award from the Society of Professional Journalists
for her coverage of methamphetamine
use in Fort Collins.http://www.fortcollinsweekly.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=593&Itemid=2
Regular freelance writers included Kurt Brighton, who covered arts and entertainment; Thomas Delapa, film critic and film curator of the Denver Art Museum
; columnist Andrew Boucher, who covered local politics from a conservative angle; historian Barbara Fleming; reporter Connie Pfeiffenberger, the former co-owner of Fort Collins' Triangle Review; travel writer Lisa Parker; and Mike Nelson, meteorologist for KMGH-TV Channel 7. Syndicated content included poetry edited by former U.S. Poet Laureate Ted Kooser
, astrology by Rob Brezsny
and the Newsday
crossword puzzle.
Fort Collins Weekly was headed by publisher Joel Dyer and associate publisher Paul Dyer. Sherri Hageman was the art director. Brooke Hupp was director of accounting. Raymond Amos, Rob Seligmann, Lauren Fuller and Laura Diane Moore were advertising sales representatives. David Hutton was classified sales manager and circulation manager.http://www.fortcollinsweekly.com/index.php?option=com_wrapper&Itemid=8
Colorado
Colorado is a U.S. state that encompasses much of the Rocky Mountains as well as the northeastern portion of the Colorado Plateau and the western edge of the Great Plains...
. It had a circulation of 33,700, making it the largest weekly newspaper in northern Colorado. It was purchased by Swift Communications in July 2007, and renamed Fort Collins Now. Swift Communications ceased publication of the paper in May 2009.http://www.fortcollinsnow.com/article/20090518/NEWS/905189997/1062&ParentProfile=1054
History
Fort Collins Weekly published its first issue on March 5, 2003. It was founded by publisher Joel Dyer and editor-in-chief Greg CampbellGreg Campbell (author)
Greg Campbell is an American journalist and nonfiction author who lives in Fort Collins, Colorado.-Early work:Greg co-founded the Fort Collins Weekly in 2002, a weekly local and free paper that was distributed in Fort Collins, Colorado.-Work in Kosovo:...
and operated for its first year from a small office on Oak Street in Old Town Fort Collins. The initial print run was 20,000 papers distributed free in newspaper boxes and wire racks throughout the city. Circulation grew along with its staff and in September 2004, the Weekly relocated to its current offices in the historic Miller Block Building at 11 Old Town Square. In December 2007, 33,700 copies of the paper were printed, with 28,200 mailed directly to city residents and the remaining 5,500 distributed on the street.http://www.westword.com/2006-12-07/news/paper-chase/
As a community newspaper, the Weekly covered all aspects of life in Fort Collins, from local government and local business to major crimes and in-depth investigations. The Weekly won major awards for its journalism from the Society of Professional Journalists
Society of Professional Journalists
The Society of Professional Journalists , formerly known as Sigma Delta Chi, is one of the oldest organizations representing journalists in the United States. It was established in April 1909 at DePauw University, and its charter was designed by William Meharry Glenn. The ten founding members of...
. Its "Culture" section covered everything from theater and music to food and nightlife.
Staff
Greg CampbellGreg Campbell (author)
Greg Campbell is an American journalist and nonfiction author who lives in Fort Collins, Colorado.-Early work:Greg co-founded the Fort Collins Weekly in 2002, a weekly local and free paper that was distributed in Fort Collins, Colorado.-Work in Kosovo:...
was the editor-in-chief. He is the author of three books, The Road to Kosovo: A Balkan Diary, Blood Diamonds: Tracing the Deadly Path of the World's Most Precious Stones, and FLAWLESS: Inside the Largest Diamond Heist in History.
Andra Coberly was the managing editor. She is a Fort Collins native and graduate of the California Polytechnic State University at San Luis Obispo. She won a first place award from the Society of Professional Journalists
Society of Professional Journalists
The Society of Professional Journalists , formerly known as Sigma Delta Chi, is one of the oldest organizations representing journalists in the United States. It was established in April 1909 at DePauw University, and its charter was designed by William Meharry Glenn. The ten founding members of...
for her coverage of methamphetamine
Methamphetamine
Methamphetamine is a psychostimulant of the phenethylamine and amphetamine class of psychoactive drugs...
use in Fort Collins.http://www.fortcollinsweekly.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=593&Itemid=2
Regular freelance writers included Kurt Brighton, who covered arts and entertainment; Thomas Delapa, film critic and film curator of the Denver Art Museum
Denver Art Museum
The Denver Art Museum is an art museum in Denver, Colorado located in Denver's Civic Center.It is known for its collection of American Indian art,and has a comprehensive collection numbering more than 68,000 works from across the world....
; columnist Andrew Boucher, who covered local politics from a conservative angle; historian Barbara Fleming; reporter Connie Pfeiffenberger, the former co-owner of Fort Collins' Triangle Review; travel writer Lisa Parker; and Mike Nelson, meteorologist for KMGH-TV Channel 7. Syndicated content included poetry edited by former U.S. Poet Laureate Ted Kooser
Ted Kooser
Ted Kooser is an American poet. He served as Poet Laureate Consultant in Poetry to the Library of Congress from 2004 to 2006.-Early Life:...
, astrology by Rob Brezsny
Rob Brezsny
Rob Brezsny is an American astrologer, writer, poet, and musician. His weekly horoscope column Free Will Astrology , has been published for more than 28 years, runs in 120 periodicals, and can be subscribed to for free via email.- Career :Brezsny is the first well-known horoscope columnist...
and the Newsday
Newsday
Newsday is a daily American newspaper that primarily serves Nassau and Suffolk counties and the New York City borough of Queens on Long Island, although it is sold throughout the New York metropolitan area...
crossword puzzle.
Fort Collins Weekly was headed by publisher Joel Dyer and associate publisher Paul Dyer. Sherri Hageman was the art director. Brooke Hupp was director of accounting. Raymond Amos, Rob Seligmann, Lauren Fuller and Laura Diane Moore were advertising sales representatives. David Hutton was classified sales manager and circulation manager.http://www.fortcollinsweekly.com/index.php?option=com_wrapper&Itemid=8