Colorado Springs Independent

The universe and Inew

A year after college graduation, one woman shares her tale of Secret shame -- and success.

Colorado Springs Independent | Virginia Leise | 05-09-2011 | Culture

The Unsinkable Molly Boylesnew

Stumbling upon Molly Boyles for the first time is like wandering into a random club in the French Quarter and finding some virtual unknown playing better than most nationally known acts.

Colorado Springs Independent | Bill Forman | 05-02-2011 | Profiles & Interviews

Wandering Starnew

Tim Reynolds strays from Dave Matthews fan expectations with TR3.

Colorado Springs Independent | Chris Parker | 05-02-2011 | Profiles & Interviews

Hope, But Not Without Historynew

Lynne Bryant interprets the South of her childhood in Catfish Alley.

Colorado Springs Independent | Claire Swinford | 04-28-2011 | Books

Flying the Coopnew

The Felice Brothers escape the confines of Americana.

Colorado Springs Independent | Alan Sculley | 04-28-2011 | Profiles & Interviews

Tags: Felice Brothers

Life in Limbonew

Apply for a home loan modification, and you're putting your future on the line.

Colorado Springs Independent | Chet Hardin | 04-28-2011 | Housing & Development

Tags: HAMP, Home Affordable Modification Program, Mortgage modifications

Dr. Susan Brooks Thistlethwaite on Religion, Politics and Social Medianew

Thistlethwaite has tackled the cyber age -- and its implications in our religious and political lives -- in her latest book, Dreaming of Eden: American Religion and Politics in a Wired World.

Colorado Springs Independent | Chet Hardin | 04-21-2011 | Author Profiles & Interviews

Tags: religion, technology, Chicago Theological Seminary, Susan Brooks Thistlethwaite, Dreaming of Eden: American Religion and Politics in a Wired World

Willie 'Big Eyes' Smith Carries Onnew

At 75 years of age, it's hard to imagine Willie "Big Eyes" Smith being the "baby" of any group.

Colorado Springs Independent | Bill Forman | 04-21-2011 | Profiles & Interviews

Tags: blues, Muddy Waters, Joined at the Hip, Pinetop Perkins, Willie Big Eyes Smith

Bondsmen Fight Colorado Proposalnew

Bondsmen and government officials duke it out over accepting money from the accused.

Colorado Springs Independent | Chet Hardin | 04-21-2011 | Politics

Bach to Business in Colorado Springsnew

Mayoral candidate Steve Bach has been bullish in his dealings in local development and real estate.

Colorado Springs Independent | Pam Zubeck | 04-21-2011 | Politics

One More Go-Roundnew

Four men bid the Colorado Springs Council adieu with kind words and -- surprise -- differing views on the past and the future.

Colorado Springs Independent | J. Adrian Stanley | 04-21-2011 | Politics

When the World Inevitably Falls Apart, Look to Sam Andy to Keep You Fednew

This Earth Day it's time to honor an unsung hero that's been trying to save our asses for more than half a century.

Colorado Springs Independent | Matthew Schniper | 04-21-2011 | Business & Labor

Tags: Earth Day, apocalypse, doomsday, 2012, end of world, food security, John Randolph Sauer, Sam Andy, Sauer Group

Why Isn't Colorado Springs Leading the Way in Renewable Energy?new

This year, Colorado Springs Utilities set aside $1.5 million for solar rebates. The problem is, even with a rebate, your typical church, school or other nonprofit can't afford the up-front cost of a system. For-profit businesses -- which can qualify for federal grants -- are the only ones that might.

Colorado Springs Independent | Pam Zubeck | 04-21-2011 | Environment

Tags: Bernie Herpin, Colorado Springs Utilities, solar power, renewable energy, Douglas County School District, Greg Huesgen