Meet Joe Bartko, the voice of Niwot football

Public speaking comes naturally to Cougars football announcer Joe Bartko, who seemed destined for a life behind the microphone even from a young age. Now he is using those talents to give back to the communities that meant so much to him as a student at Niwot High School.

“I have a hobby that I get paid for,” the former Cougar percussionist said before a recent home game at Everly Montgomery field...