Kalen McCain is a General Assignment Reporter at various publications including Southeast Iowa Union and The Gazette. He focuses on a diverse range of topics such as aviation and aerospace, agriculture and farming, as well as construction and real estate, often exploring the intersections of these areas. Kalen's work has been featured in notable outlets including Energy Central, Kalona News, and The Daily Sentinel of Grand Junction.
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By: Larry Robinson
Alex Lyon speaks about a birthday party he had at the Orchard Mesa Pool and asks for support to keep the pool open alongside Mariann Taigman, member of the Save Orchard Mesa Pool Committee, during a public press conference in front of the Grand Junction City Hall building on Friday, Aug. 21. A ballot measure to keep the pool open is one of several such ballot measures that will be on the Nov. 3 ballot for Grand Valley residents.
By: Kalen Mccain
Grand Junction City Council Member Anna Stout has been appointed chair of the Colorado Municipal League’s policy committee, giving the city a direct voice on statewide municipal legislation.
By: Kalen Mccain
A familiar story played out once more at the 2026 Mesa County Fair last month, where organizers said the livestock auction at the end of the week broke its own
By: Kalen Mccain
Gov. Jared Polis joined local officials for the groundbreaking of Liberty Apartments, a 72-unit net-zero workforce housing project on Stacy Drive in Grand Junction supported by Proposition 123 funds.
Colorado Mesa University students were greeted by a new public art installation as they returned to their classes this week: a massive, metallic bull, covered in chromed-out car parts and
By: Kalen McCain
A Grand Junction survey found hundreds of street trees at risk of under-watering during severe drought conditions. City officials urge residents to irrigate city-owned trees on planting strips to protect neighborhood shade and canopy benefits.
By: Kalen McCain
Colorado Mesa University, the City of Grand Junction, and Canvas Credit Union have officially broken ground on the new $11.5 million Canvas Credit Union Champions Center at Stocker Stadium, featuring upgraded locker rooms, training facilities, and spectator areas.
By: Kalen McCain
Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrests in Grand Junction have declined in 2026, contrasting with rising national and state trends. Data shows 71 arrests local field office arrests through August, marked by demographic shifts and fewer overall criminal convictions.
By: Kalen McCain
A market study commissioned by the Grand Junction Economic Partnership shows Mesa County lacks the infrastructure, workforce, and resources for semiconductor manufacturing, though sectors like aerospace and wind energy show strong potential.
Heavy monsoon rains on dry soil and burn scars triggered multiple mudslides across Western Colorado, causing extensive closures along I-70 and Highway 141 while downing power lines and slowing travel.
