The COVID-19 pandemic has stretched most people thin and businesses were no different. On Friday night, the Grand Junction Area Chamber of Commerce honored those who went the extra mile
The COVID-19 pandemic has stretched most people thin and businesses were no different. On Friday night, the Grand Junction Area Chamber of Commerce honored those who went the extra mile
COVID-19 first arrived in Mesa County exactly one year ago today.
Over those 365 days, Mesa County has seen more than 150 people die after testing positive for the coronavirus.
However, as Mesa County enters its second year living with the virus, vaccines are outpacing total infections, hospitalizations have plummeted and events that were totally shut down last year are readying to return.
On the occasion of Mesa County completing a full trip around the sun with COVID-19, The Daily Sentinel spoke with area officials on what they remember from the past year, and what they see going forward. Those stories can be found throughout todayâs edition.
The Grand Valleyâs newest dojo doesnât teach the ways of traditional martial arts. It instills critical thinking skills through computer coding.
The Code Ninjas Grand Junction location opened Saturday at the Maverick Innovation Center, at 730 Mesa Ave. There, students learn the fundamentals and intricacies of coding through games and a martial arts motif.
âYou donât have to know about coding to get started. This is all about learning and having fun,â said Craig Little, who co-owns the franchise with his wife Joanna. âAnd kids do more than coding. This also teaches them to think logically.â
Code Ninjas has locations throughout the U.S., Canada and Britain. Littleâs franchise is the first in Western Colorado and the 13th in the state.
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