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Dick Hilker

Without growth, the tallest building in downtown Denver would be the Daniels and Fisher tower, pictured here in 1969. (Denver Post archive)

Hilker: If no-growth folks had their way

June 13, 2016 at 9:41 a.m.

Hilker: If no-growth folks had their way

Englewood firefighters Aron Garner, right, and Edward Lebeau take gear out of Engine 23 for the last time at Englewood Fire Station 21 on May 31.

Hilker: Fire merger makes sense

April 24, 2016 at 4:23 a.m.

Hilker: Fire merger makes sense

Sen. John F. Kennedy could conceivably be celebrating his 100th birthday on Monday had he not been assassinated in 1963.

Hilker: A time when election season was only two months long

April 24, 2016 at 8:18 a.m.

Hilker: A time when election season was only two months long

A graduate shares his thoughts during Grand Canyon University s commencement ceremony on May 7, 2013. (Grand Canyon University/PRNewsFoto)

Hilker: Why Grand Canyon University is thriving

April 22, 2016 at 8:44 p.m.

Hilker: Why Grand Canyon University is thriving

Colorado Rockies mascot Dinger entertains fans before a game at Coors Field on Sept. 26, 2010. (David Zalubowski, Associated Press file)

Hilker: The language of baseball is all about clichés

April 24, 2016 at 4:11 p.m.

Hilker: The language of baseball is all about clichés

Workers and supporters march to the Vegas Auto Spa, a car wash that has become a focal point for labor and union rights, during a rally on March 4 in Brooklyn. "Taxes are sky high in New York City and municipal workers there seemingly are always on strike," writes Dick Hilker. (Spencer Platt, Getty Images)

Hilker: We can do without Grand Rulers

April 25, 2016 at 4:17 a.m.

Hilker: We can do without Grand Rulers

Sixth-grader Quincy Stover takes part in ...

Hilker: Who is in charge of reform?

April 26, 2016 at 1:59 p.m.

Hilker: Who is in charge of reform?

DJ Spooky spins at a party at a restaurant in Austin, Texas, in 2012.

Hilker: Journalism and DJ Spooky

April 24, 2016 at 3:21 p.m.

Hilker: Journalism and DJ Spooky

Denver is seeking cooperation with the municipalities surrounding Denver International Airport to build an "aerotropolis." (Joe Amon, Denver Post file)

Hilker: Give suburbs a DIA deal, Denver

April 26, 2016 at 2:27 p.m.

Hilker: Give suburbs a DIA deal, Denver

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Hilker: Colorado legislature should leave school testing alone

April 26, 2016 at 4:56 p.m.

Hilker: Colorado legislature should leave school testing alone