Summer kicked off with record breaking rainfall in Colorado Springs, which was good and bad. One positive is that the city was able to see how well our stormwater system held up. Find out how it did and why it impacts everyone in our community.

Colorado Springs residents are invited to Mayor Yemi Mobolade and Colorado Springs City Council’s 2023 Listening Tour. The seven-stop tour, in partnership with CONO, will gather input from residents to help set the strategic direction of the City. The tour, which is part of Mayor Yemi’s First 100 Days Blueprint, will include a stop in each of the City’s six City Council districts, and will also include an online listening session.

Mayor Yemi Mobolade provided a progress report Wednesday on his First 100 Days Blueprint. Mayor Yemi has made establishing the right government culture, improving community outreach, and expanding opportunities for public input his top priorities for the first 100 days, while also working to solve our city’s challenges around public safety, infrastructure, and economic vitality. Residents can follow the specific progress being made at ColoradoSprings.gov/100Days.

Mayor Yemi has been in office for nearly 50 days. He’s working to accomplish 42 items during his first 100 days, so he shares his progress and how you can track the city’s work on these priorities. He also hopes to hear from residents in order to shape the vision for the next four years. Find out more during this episode of Behind of the Springs!

The Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum is beautiful inside and out! But the historic building that houses our museum needs some work. Find out why the museum is closing, and how it’s also staying open at the same time!

The Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services (PRCS) Department is now accepting photo submissions for the 11th edition of the Discover COS calendar. This annual calendar shows off the natural beauty of Colorado Springs parks, trails and open spaces. All submissions must be received by 2 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 7.