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The Centennial Citizen is a local newspaper keeping you up-to-date with news, sports and local stories in and around Centennial, Colorado, and Arapahoe County.

Toddlers, parents and caregivers are invited to take part in a free four-part “Play and Learn” series at the Sheridan Pu...
08/02/2025

Toddlers, parents and caregivers are invited to take part in a free four-part “Play and Learn” series at the Sheridan Public Library, where the adults can talk with early-childhood professionals while the little ones explore educational toys and activities.

Toddlers, parents and caregivers are invited to take part in a free four-part “Play and Learn” series at the Sheridan Public Library, where the adults can talk with early-childhood professionals while the little ones explore educational toys and activities. The series for children ages 1-3 will ...

Residents in Centennial and broader Arapahoe County are being urged to take extra precautions after mosquitoes caught ne...
08/01/2025

Residents in Centennial and broader Arapahoe County are being urged to take extra precautions after mosquitoes caught near East Arapahoe Road and South Parker Road tested positive for West Nile virus in July.

Residents in Centennial and broader Arapahoe County are being urged to take extra precautions after mosquitoes caught near East Arapahoe Road and South Parker Road tested positive for West Nile virus in July. This marks the official start of West Nile season in Colorado, which typically begins in Au...

On July 10, Andy Bass accepted the role to serve as South Suburban Parks and Recreation’s new executive director. Within...
07/23/2025

On July 10, Andy Bass accepted the role to serve as South Suburban Parks and Recreation’s new executive director. Within his first year of serving South Suburban, Bass said he will focus on retaining staff and getting the district’s open positions filled. In addition to ensuring financial security, he said he wants to strengthen partner relationships with the cities and counties within the district.

Growing up in then-unincorporated Arapahoe County – which is now Centennial – Andy Bass said he’s always loved staying active, especially in the outdoors.  “(This is) where I played sports, swam and walked the trails. It’s always been a big part of my life,” Bass said. On July 10, Bass ...

Swiss aerospace company H55, equipped with the B23 Energic — which is the first fully electric two-seater aircraft with ...
07/22/2025

Swiss aerospace company H55, equipped with the B23 Energic — which is the first fully electric two-seater aircraft with an electric system to be certified under the Federal Aviation Administration — stopped at Centennial Airport as part of its H55 Across America tour. H55 said its mission is to enable the global aviation industry to reach net zero carbon dioxide emissions.

As the Bristell B23 Energic aircraft headed to take off from Centennial Airport’s tarmac, only the sound of the propellers turning could be heard — which was at minimal volume.  Then it flew into the sky, and the noise dimmed even more. Swiss aerospace company H55, equipped with the B23 Energic...

With the proposed new restrictions on SNAP eligibility, Food Bank of the Rockies is preparing for growing needs.This win...
07/11/2025

With the proposed new restrictions on SNAP eligibility, Food Bank of the Rockies is preparing for growing needs.
This winter, the food bank will open a new distribution center in Aurora on East 38th Avenue that spans 270,000 square-feet.

In Colorado, one in eight people, and one in seven children struggle with food insecurity, according to Feeding America, which is a national hunger-relief charity. With the proposed new restrictions on SNAP eligibility, Food Bank of the Rockies is preparing for growing needs. This winter, the food b...

This summer, the Arvada Center’s exhibitions invite you to look back to move forward. Stop by for a look at ancestry and...
07/10/2025

This summer, the Arvada Center’s exhibitions invite you to look back to move forward. Stop by for a look at ancestry and culture. Click the link to find coming attractions:

The creative process is ever-changing and often requires taking a look back to locate the way forward. The Arvada Center’s three summer exhibitions celebrate this fact by using the past as a guide to finding a way to and through modern times. “I hope people come away from the galleries with a ne...

When the fire main pipe broke in Centennial’s Koelbel Library on June 23, South Metro Fire Rescue responded quickly and ...
07/09/2025

When the fire main pipe broke in Centennial’s Koelbel Library on June 23, South Metro Fire Rescue responded quickly and repaired the pipe before extensive water damage could be done.

Minimal damage to the building included drywall, installation and carpet. The library’s collection was not damaged at all.

When the fire main pipe broke in Centennial’s Koelbel Library on June 23, South Metro Fire Rescue responded quickly and repaired the pipe before extensive water damage could be done. Minimal damage to the building included drywall, installation and carpet. The library’s collection was not damage...

On June 17, Centennial City Council adopted Resolution No. 2025-R-22, or the Residences at Festival Center site plan, fo...
07/08/2025

On June 17, Centennial City Council adopted Resolution No. 2025-R-22, or the Residences at Festival Center site plan, following a public hearing.

The resolution will allow the construction of 114 single-family attached townhomes on approximately 6.68 acres in Centennial’s Festival Shopping Center.

On June 17, Centennial City Council adopted Resolution No. 2025-R-22, or the Residences at Festival Center site plan, following a public hearing.   The resolution will allow the construction of 114 single-family attached townhomes on approximately 6.68 acres in Centennial’s Festival Shopping Cen...

Arapahoe County’s 2025 point-in-time (PIT) count, conducted in partnership with the Metro Denver Homeless Initiative, re...
07/03/2025

Arapahoe County’s 2025 point-in-time (PIT) count, conducted in partnership with the Metro Denver Homeless Initiative, reveals both progress and persistent challenges in the county’s effort to solve homelessness. According to Isabel Guzman, overall homelessness increased and the rate of people entering homelessness decreased. Read more:

Arapahoe County’s 2025 point-in-time (PIT) count, conducted in partnership with the Metro Denver Homeless Initiative, reveals both progress and persistent challenges in the county’s effort to solve homelessness.  While the 2025 count found an 11% increase in the number of people experiencing ho...

The Colorado Disability Funding Committee will award $2 million in grant funding to 34 organizations across the state. T...
06/30/2025

The Colorado Disability Funding Committee will award $2 million in grant funding to 34 organizations across the state. The grants will support new and innovative projects aimed at improving the independence and quality of life for Coloradans living with disabilities. Learn more:

The Colorado Disability Funding Committee, operating under the Colorado Disability Opportunity Office, will award $2 million in grant funding to 34 organizations across the state.  A spokesperson with the Colorado Disability Opportunity Office said the grants will support new and innovative project...

Summertime is in full bloom in Colorado, meaning perfect temperatures and picturesque backdrops for some hiking, camping...
06/27/2025

Summertime is in full bloom in Colorado, meaning perfect temperatures and picturesque backdrops for some hiking, camping and stargazing along the Front Range and beyond.

Summertime is in full bloom in Colorado, meaning perfect temperatures and picturesque backdrops for some hiking, camping and stargazing along the Front Range and beyond.

Andrew Bass has been selected to serve as South Suburban Parks and Recreation District’s new executive director, followi...
06/27/2025

Andrew Bass has been selected to serve as South Suburban Parks and Recreation District’s new executive director, following Rob Hanna’s resignation in February.

Andrew Bass has been selected to serve as South Suburban Parks and Recreation District’s new executive director, following Rob Hanna’s resignation in February. Bass has worked as director of parks, recreation and community services in the City of Reno, Nevada, for seven years before joining the ...

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