ANB Bank is leading the way to protect its ATMs by installing a new solution to combat new types of skimming.

This new software plus hardware is designed to help deter would-be thieves from targeting ANB’s ATMs and to protect the bank’s ATM users’ information.

While anti-skimming detection software and technology has been part of ANB Bank ATMs for years, this new solution to deter new types of skimming contains both software and hardware components. The hardware device is a customized copper bezel or cover for ANB Bank ATMs. The bank will outfit each of their ATMs with this piece that is attached to the card insert area of the machine making it much more difficult for thieves to install a deep insert skimmer, thus reducing their criminal attempts on any ANB Bank ATM. The copper device
also makes it easy for customers to identify that the ANB Bank ATM has the newest technology in place to safeguard their information. This device is in addition to the new software updates to the anti-skimming detection software.

“It is highly important we protect our ATM customers and this new solution helps us do just that, plus it will help deter or eliminate this fraudulent activity,” said Kevin Paintner, regional president.

Across the ANB footprint, the Bank has 30 banking centers serving customers in Wyoming, Colorado, and the Kansas City metro area. Its parent company, Sturm Financial Group, Inc. is headquartered in Denver Colorado and has financial strength embodied in over $2.6 billion in assets. The Bank ranks in the top 6% of banks nationwide by size. ANB is a true community bank with an unwavering commitment to excellence. It helps each of its communities prosper through investment, sponsorship, philanthropy, and employee volunteerism. It is a passion ANB has for banking that makes the difference.

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Nothing to do in Cheyenne? What?!?

If anyone says that again have them read these articles that recently feature Cheyenne.

“Ronnie Dunn Cheyenne Frontier Days.” By Ronnie Dunn, Cowboys & Indians. Read article.

“Seven Things to do in Cheyenne.” By Liza Weisstuch, Budget Travel. Read article.

“Terry Bison Ranch: Where the Deer and the Camels Play.” By Heiditown.com.  Read article.

“A Local’s Perspective on Why Cheyenne, Wyoming, Deserves to Be Your Next Budget-Friendly Destination.”  By Adam West, BadCredit.org. Read article.

“A Lavishly Masculine Bed & Breakfast in Cheyenne, Wyoming.”  By Heiditown.com. Read article.

“The Least Populated State is Weird, and That’s Exactly Why You Should Go.”  By Ryan Boyd, Fodor’s Travel. Read article.

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Cheyenne Regional Medical Center’s Marketing and Communications Department Receives National Awards

Cheyenne Regional Medical Center’s Marketing and Communications Department was recently presented with three gold, one silver, two bronze and four merit awards from the Healthcare Advertising Awards, a national healthcare marketing competition that this year included 4,000 entries from across the United States. The awards were given for materials created in 2017.

CRMC’s gold awards were for a newspaper ad focusing on the use of BotoxÒ injections to treat migraine headaches, a poster to encourage the use of a designated driver when drinking and a cinema ad to discourage distracted driving. The silver award was for the hospital’s “Find Your Right Fit” professional recruitment program and the bronzes were given for CRMC’s nursing annual report and a “Care Connect Expo” community event. Merit awards were presented for a flyer advertising a mammography outreach event, a poster promoting the CRMC Foundation’s “Bison Shuffle” fundraiser and for two cinema ads, one to encourage the use of a designated driver when drinking and the other to encourage the use of seatbelts.

“I’m very proud of what our marketing team has accomplished over the past few years. Winning these awards is rewarding and is also validation of the outstanding work that we believe we are doing for the Cheyenne Regional Medical Center and our clinics,” said Hillary Hardy, CRMC’s director of Marketing and Communications. “My team is a tight-knit group, with experience that extends from public relations and copywriting to online media and traditional print design. I ask a lot of our department, and they’ve been willing to ‘wear any hat’ I’ve asked. They make work enjoyable, and it’s an honor to call them my teammates. They are truly experts in their fields.”

A national panel of judges reviewed the entries and granted awards to work that showed exceptional quality, creativity and message effectiveness.

Gold awards were given to 360 entries, silver awards to 317 entries and bronze awards to 280 entries.

The Healthcare Advertising Awards is sponsored by Healthcare Marketing Report, a leading publication focused on healthcare marketing, advertising and strategic business development. This was the 35^th year for HMR to host the awards competition, which is the oldest and largest healthcare advertising competition of its kind in the United States

All winners for 2018 are posted online.

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The Great Race Reenactment is coming through Cheyenne on Thursday, June 28th.

This year will be its 110th anniversary. The Great Race was the longest road race in history! Attendees will be able to meet the drivers, see the cars, and enjoy a free showing of “The Great Race“at the Atlas Theater on Thursday.  There will be a Great Race lunch at noon in the Plains Hotel downtown the menu will be based on the  menu that was served to the drivers in 1908 Reservations are required and need to be made by June 27th, the reservations can be made at 307-638-3311.

There will be a car show at the Depot Plaza at  4:00 pm , and at 6:00 pm there will be a short ceremony then the free showing of “The Great Race” at the Atlas. There will also be box dinners  available. They must be pre-ordered by 6/27/18 at 307-638-3311.

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Summer is here and many activities are available to community members and visitors to make these months epicly filled with fun.

The Cheyenne Civic Center has an array of shows and experiences coming to the community. These positive changes to the variety of shows can be attributed to the new director, David Soules.

Additionally this summer, the Botanic Gardens has an extensive agenda of activities from a summer concert series to youth programming. This is now a must-see destination in the community.

The Cheyenne Depot Plaza remains a weekend hang-out spot with the Friday’s music series and the variety of special events and festivals.

Most importantly, during the summer months take advantage of the greenway with a nice bike ride, and the parks with a fun picnic. There are many locations throughout the community worth enjoying.

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With Independence Day falling in the middle of the week, the Cheyenne Police Department will be conducting DUI Task forces on the weekends before and after the holiday as well as the 4^th of July to deter people from driving impaired.

The Cheyenne Police Department along with Wyoming Highway Patrol, Wyoming State Parks and the Laramie County Sheriff’s Office will be on the lookout for impaired drivers throughout Cheyenne. In addition to looking for impaired drivers the CPD is reminding citizens that with the exceptions of sparklers and smoke devices, fireworks are not legal within city limits. Illegal fireworks will be confiscated and could result in a $225 citation.  For anyone planning to legally set off fireworks outside of the city limits, be sure to check for red flag warnings or fireworks bans before using your fireworks.

“The CPD wishes everyone a happy 4^th of July, but remember that it is never okay to drink and drive.  Think before you drink!  If you see a drunk driver on the road, call 307-637-6525 to report them.” shared the Cheyenne Police Department.

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Fireworks is one of the prime reasons Wyoming is awesome.

Wyoming is one of 22 States who permits the sale and use of most fireworks. Local laws however vary.

Right near I-25 there is a large selection of fireworks. Be sure to learn about firework safety for a great 4th of July celebration and purchase accordingly. Experts at Pyro City Fireworks can help  anyone through the process.

Within the City of Cheyenne the following fireworks are permitted:

• Sparklers
• Smoke Devices
• Snakes
• Party Poppers
• Snaps

Fireworks which are illegal within city limits:

• Aerials
• Bottle Rockets
• Fountains
• Roman Candles

Have a safe and fun weekend, as well as 4th of July celebration.

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There is still time to enter a skate deck in the Big Brothers Big Sisters Summer Skateboard Deck Design Contest!

Just go to Ernie November and pick up your entry form and deck! You could win a custom designed skate deck! Contest ends July 20.

For more information stop by Ernie November or call Big Brothers Big Sisters at 514-3383.

More info on Facebook.

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On Monday, July 2 at 2 p.m., members of the Mayor’s Council for People with Disabilities (MCPD) and councilman Pete Laybourn will host an ice cream social to celebrate the newly completed crosswalk located at Pershing Boulevard and Duff Avenue. The event is open to the public with the social privately paid for.

The crosswalk provides access to people with disabilities and mobility issues.

Members of the MCPD and those in attendance will meet at Frontier Access (1207 E. Pershing Blvd.) to utilize the crosswalk and meet for an ice cream social at Dairy Queen (1038 E. Pershing Blvd.).

“We are so grateful to City Council members, and in particular, our Council Liaison Pete Laybourn, who continued to support building this crosswalk,” said MCPD Chairwoman Patti Riesland.“The push for completion during a hectic construction season by Traffic Engineer Nathan Beauheim and Public Works Director, Vicki Nemecek, is also very much appreciated. They kept the project on budget and completed by the deadline. The safety of all citizens in Cheyenne, regardless of their abilities, is a top priority for every department in the City and we’re thrilled to have been part of this project.”

Prior to its installation, navigating along both sides of Pershing Boulevard was problematic for those with disabilities and mobility issues and was a project advocated by the MCPD, City Council members, and concerned citizens.

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Friday Governor Mead golfed in the Greater Cheyenne Chamber of Commerce Annual Golf Tournament supporting local military initiatives.

The weather was wonderful on Friday for golfing and for building awareness around important initiatives in the greater Cheyenne area. The Chamber’s Wyoming Wranglers program funds a DC consultant who specializes in securing federal funding for local impact. The program has secured nearly $90 million in projects for FE Warren and the Wyoming Military Department.

Currently the program is working on a development called the Enhanced Use Lease. This will be a mixed use property that supplies 600 airmen a place to live within their means. Funds acquired will go toward the continued efforts to get that project launched.

Additionally, the Chamber’s Military Affairs Committee will continue to host and support efforts like this to bridge the gap between the business community and the military. This event served as a great opportunity to meet that mission.

Hunting with Heroes was onsite during the event as well and educated attendees on their efforts.

Collectively it was a golf tournament which served a larger purpose by uniting community members for an important cause.

Learn more on how to get engaged in these efforts by calling (307) 638-3388.

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Be sure to enjoy the activities being hosted for the 4th of July celebration in the Frontier Park.

Schedule of Events

• 12:00 p.m. Car Show
• 2:30 p.m. Youth Entertainment
• 5:00 p.m. Grandstands open
• 6:00 p.m. Live entertainment, featuring the Country Club Band
• 9:35 p.m. Fireworks

Free Admission & Parking

For the safety of guests, the following items are prohibited: Fireworks, coolers, animals other than service animals

ATMS are not available; many of our vendors may require cash for purchases.

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(Cheyenne, WY)- Here is a recap of recent law enforcement arrests around the county for July 2nd

All persons arrested or cited are presumed innocent until convicted in a court of law. Charges are subject to change following official filing from the Laramie County District Attorney’s Office.

Tyler Bartlett 22, Transient, Court Order

Robert Campbell 29, Cheyenne, District Court Warrant – Probation Violation

Kyle Defreese 21, Transient, District Court Warrant – Probation Violation

Isaiah Diaz 19, Cheyenne, Domestic Battery, Violate Protection Order, Domestic Assualt, Strangulation of Househould

Gabriel Garcia 32, Transient, Assault Agg Threat with a Weapon

Jerry Hohn 60, Burns, Warrant FTP, Possess Controlled Substance, No Drivers License

Tyler Miller 28, Cheyenne, Domestic Battery, Interference with Peace Officer

Richard Perez 41, Cheyenne, Failure to Pay, Failure to Appear, Probation Violation

Clifford Springstead 51, Cheyenne, Failure to Comply, Failure to Register as a Sex Offender

Maurice Turner 27, Cheyenne, Forgery

Eliazar Valladares 21, Cheyenne, Violator Arrest

Austin Vasquez 19, Cheyenne, Failure to Comply

Laci Watters 35, Cheyenne, District Court Warrant

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Ask 20 people and you will get 20 different answers. There are many different types of leaders. Different situations call for different types of leadership styles. Here are 10 Unique Perspectives On What Makes A Great Leader, as well as 8 Essential Qualities That Define Great Leadership, both published by Forbes Magazine.

The Greater Cheyenne Chamber of Commerce recently selected their 2018-2019 Leadership Cheyenne class. Congratulations to this year’s class.

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A Unique Collaboration Brings Cheyenne Summer White Whiskey to Local Shelves.

The Cheyenne Downtown Development Authority has partnered with Pine Bluffs Distilling and West Edge Collective to release Cheyenne Summer, a unique white whiskey that celebrates Cheyenne’s colorful past and current renaissance. It’s a specially-blended corn, wheat and barley whiskey made from locally grown ingredients and distilled in Pine Bluffs. The project came about after DDA staff visited Wyoming Malting/Pine Bluffs Distilling during a Joint Powers meeting and facility tour. During the tour, Vicki Dugger, Executive Director of DDA, asked co-owner Chad Brown if he would be interested in creating a specially-blended whiskey for Cheyenne. With an answer of “yes”, planning began in earnest to get a unique Cheyenne product on the shelves before Frontier Days. West Edge Collective came on board to quickly create an eye-catching label that features the depot plaza arch and boot. Dugger named the whiskey and created the label’s “story” and Chad Brown and sister, Erica Unruh, crafted the product. Last Monday, DDA staff traveled to Pine Bluffs to help the distillers bottle and label the product.

Cheyenne Summer is now available for purchase from local retail outlets including Provisions Wine and Spirits. DDA encourages downtown restaurants with a license and liquor stores, along with other Cheyenne outlets, help celebrate Cheyenne by offering this limited edition, specially-crafted whiskey.

Listen to this message from Vicki:

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The movement of Pop-Up shops has been growing over the years.

Local brands like Go- Slo Wyo and Alexis Drake have been doing these pop-up shops around the community for a few years now. Even the Alexis Drake brand took their show on the road and is hosting a pop-up in Lander, WY. Now there are new pop-ups surfacing and this one is unique and simply festive with it being summer time. The Botanic Gardens in Cheyenne is hosting a Rue Cler Floral’s pop-up shop.

The pop-up shop will be open from 12:30 to 2 pm and will be held in the Cheyenne Botanic Garden’s Tilted Tulip Gift Shop.

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Mark your calendars for Opening Day, August 4th as KIDS DESERVE DADS throws out the
first pitch at our Inaugural Banquet.

Gates open to the RED LION HOTEL at 5:00 P.M. for
SOCIAL HOUR – DINNER served at 6:00 P.M.

The night’s FESTIVITIES will include live and silent auctions hosted by “ALF” from Alf’s Pub and Wyoming’s homegrown comedian, BRANDT TOBLER! In addition to the live and silent auctions, we have raffles ranging from an array of guns to a Sportsman 450 and 50/50’s all night long. We INVITE you to show your LOVE and support for equal shared parenting through SPONSORSHIP and TABLE RESERVATIONS, which are available at several levels. Please SEE REVERSE for details.

If you are willing to help by DONATING an auction item or two (or more!), we would LOVE to have your support. We will send our team to PICK UP your auction items or donations the week of JULY 30. We would like to get everything collected in this timeframe to ensure proper recognition for your generosity.

For more information, please contact Zac Martin at (307) 529-0129 or at this link.

KIDS DESERVE DADS is coming out swinging our rookie year! This is a team sport and we
want you to fulfill the dreams of our greatest fans: kids, parents, and grandparents. KIDS
DESERVE DADS is heading to the WORLD SERIES by making 50/50 parenting a reality. We are
grateful for the generosity of our supporters and we are much obliged, because “KIDS DESERVE
BOTH PARENTS EQUALLY.”

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City of Cheyenne continues its work to win the Bloomberg Philanthropies Mayors Challenge.

On Tuesday, July 10 the City of Cheyenne will host their final Buildings With A Purpose (BWAP) event as part of the Bloomberg Philanthropies’ Mayors Challenge in the lobby of the Historic Depot (121 W. 15^th St.) from 5:30-8:00 p.m.

The City’s BWAP event will focus on crowdfunding and the community’s willingness to invest in a project once a match has been made between a building owner and entrepreneur. Those in attendance will be guided through scenarios of a paired building owner and entrepreneur thus opening crowdfunding opportunities with BWAP.

Crowdfunding is an emerging source of online funding with BWAP set to provide an opportunity for citizens to contribute to the success of a local project once a match between a building owner and entrepreneur has been established.

The public event coincides with Cheyenne’s Neighborhood Night Out event taking place at the Depot Plaza from 6:00-8:00 p.m. where food and drinks will be available. The Neighborhood Night Out – aimed to strengthen neighborhood spirit and police community partnerships — will also feature music and games to complement the City’s BWAP event in the Depot lobby.

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On Monday, July 9, officials from the City of Cheyenne, Cheyenne Parks & Recreation, Union Pacific Railroad, Wasatch Railroad Contractors and fans of steam engines gathered at Holliday Park for the ribbon cutting of the restored Mighty Big Boy #4004.

The 4004 is one of eight surviving Mighty Big Boy steam locomotives. The Union Pacific Railroad had 25 of these built, with #4004 being built in 1941. This Big Boy was retired in 1958 and placed in Cheyenne in 1963.

The City of Cheyenne and the community at large was praised during today’s ceremony for their gallant efforts to fund the restoration of this piece of history. A reported 25,000 visitors annually visit the steam locomotive. Last week, a tour group from Germany had the Mighty Big Boy as stop #2 on their itinerary between Rocky Mountain National Park and Mount Rushmore. With this popularity, the newly refurbished Big Boy promises to continue to be a big draw.

The City of Cheyenne Parks and Recreation department has also begun a fund raising effort to upgrade the fencing surrounding the Big Boy. Learn more of this effort here.

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The Cheyenne Frontier Mall announced the return of American Eagle to Cheyenne.

The store will be reopening in its same location in the Frontier Mall. The space was occupied most recently by go! Calendars Games & Toys. This store is reopened across the way, next to Victoria’s Secret.

American Eagle will open in August.

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Spradley Barr Motors in Cheyenne, Wyoming is celebrating 20 years in business.

In 1998 Spradley Barr Motors opened in Cheyenne and has a regional influence. Currently, they have dealerships in Cheyenne, Greeley and Fort Collins. The Cheyenne location is celebrating their 20th anniversary with a Greater Cheyenne Chamber of Commerce special event Tuesday, July 10th from 5-7 p.m. All are welcome to attend the celebration.

Spradley Barr Motors is known for being a giving business. They contributed to the Cheyenne Christmas Parade to keep the 27 year tradition alive and even contributed their business location to special causes with the use of their space for the annual STRIDE Learning Center’s STRIDE Ride event.

Bob Womack serves as the Vice President of Spradley Barr and is a well-known philanthropic entrepreneur in the community. He has received several awards recognizing him for his give back efforts to the community through his company, Spradley Barr Motors. Businesses such as Spradley Barr Motors make a positive impact through their regular contributions to local non-profits and as well as their strong ability to be leaders for area efforts.

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