Business View Civil and Municipal | May/June 2022

36 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 3, ISSUE 5 COLORADO WELCOMING ONE AND ALL K nown as the ‘Queen City of the Plains’, Sterling is the largest city in Northeastern Colorado, and the county seat of Logan County. Blessed with gorgeous parks and miles of scenic walking trails, this community of close to 15,000 offers plenty for residents and visitors to enjoy. Located on Interstate 76, Sterling is known as an ideal rest stop for travellers, who often comment on the clean and welcoming facilities in the city. Kevin Blankenship, City Manager, has been with Sterling for less than a year and describes what initially attracted him to the area. “The parks here are absolutely beautiful, they look like something you would see in a magazine.” He adds that the local hospitality and friendliness of the residents also caught his attention as he explored the community. Fire Chief, Lavon Ritter, who has been with the city for 22 years, relates that he was drawn to Sterling for its small size. He shares, “It’s a great community for raising a family. It has a very small-town feel and all the amenities that you would need.” Successfully navigating the challenges of COVID