The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, which owns John Martin Reservoir, is planning to do routine maintenance work on its dam starting September 27.

Wyoming has among the highest job resignation rates in the country, according to a new report.

Grab some fresh eggplant and tomatoes from the market and serve this veggie casserole with dinner that is topped off with Parmesan cheese.

Birthdays

September 19

• Cory Crow
• Sarah Hasko
• Robert Kern
• Bo Chandler Kent
• Scarlett Webster
• Jess Buller
• Charlotte Phillips* In Memory

September 20

• Keith Crow
• Layla LaRose
• Bart Michael

September 21

• Jacob Weirich
• Kieston Proctor

September 22

• Lincoln Sierra
• Jarod Leoffler
• Tanner Ellicott
• Weston Crow
• Raelynn Engstrom

William Sigurd “Willie” Olsen, 84, of La Junta passed away September 12, 2022, at the Pioneer Health Care Center in Rocky Ford. 

He was born November 6, 1937, in Flagler, Colorado to Sigurd and Evelyn (Benson) Olsen. He was the first baby in the family born in a hospital – which, at the time, was the most modern hospital between Denver and Kansas City.  

olorado Governor Polis appointed Katharine E. Lum and Karl L. Schock to the Colorado Court of Appeals.

The Regular meeting of the Kiowa County Commissioners was called to order on August 25, 2022, at 9:00 a.m. by Chairman Donald Oswald. Commissioner Lening opened the meeting with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance.

• Donald Oswald, Chairman 
• Howard "Butch" Robertson, Commissioner Mike Lening, Commissioner 
• Delisa Weeks, County Clerk 
• Tina Adamson, County Administrator

Minutes: Robertson moved, and Oswald seconded the motion to approve the minutes of the last meeting. Motion carried. 

RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS

BOARD MEETING

July 26, 2022

The Kiowa County Hospital District Board met in regular session on July 26, 2022, at 6:32 p.m. at Cobblestone Inn Meeting Room. 

District Board members present were Pam Cole, Doug Uhland, and Matt Prince. Absent - Mary Eikner and Karl Eikenberg. 

Others present: Shannon Dixon, Jeanette Filpi, Donald Oswald, Cindy McLoud and Beth Spady. 

The Regular Meeting of the Town of Eads Board of Trustees was called to order by Mayor Shields, Tuesday August 09, 2022, at 5:00 p.m. in the Town Hall. Robin Fox took roll call:

The South Dakota Highway Patrol is losing troopers to other agencies and is facing a hiring challenge.