Top articles from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending September 4, 2021.

A local community is only as strong as its citizens the effort they put into it. Maybe you’ve just moved to a new community that you’d like to be a part of, or maybe you want to give back to a community that has long supported you and yours. While large gestures are always worthwhile, it’s often the little things that can really make a big difference. Here are a few small ways to start giving back to your community that don’t take too much extra effort or money.

The latest boards and commissions appointments in Colorado.

Norma J. Polley

March 6, 1929 - August 28, 2021

Norma Jean Polley the oldest child of John and Sarah Cullen was born in Boyero March 6, 1929. The Lord took her to meet him on August 28, 2021, at Trinidad Nursing Home in Trinidad.

She attended elementary and high school in Kit Carson and graduated May 14, 1947. From there she attended Loretto Heights College in Denver. She graduated from Colorado State College in Greeley with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Education August 17, 1961.

Charlotte VanMeter Rogers

January 25, 1941 – August 27, 2021

Charlotte VanMeter Rogers was born to Alfred E. VanMeter and Edna L. Burkhart VanMeter January 25, 1941, in Denver and passed away August 27, 2021, at her home in Lamar with her family by her side.

Charlotte attended East High School in Denver. She married Jameson (Jim) Rogers May 18, 1957.

Sports betting in Colorado was down 21% in July compared to the previous month, according to data released Thursday by the state’s revenue department.

Did Bob Garver lose sleep over the horror in "Candyman?"

A quick and delicious one-pot meal that is sure to please the whole family. Add your favorite frozen or fresh veggies to this dish.

Health experts agree that COVID-19 vaccines are one important way to help bring an end to the pandemic.

Birthdays

September 6

• Paitin Jones
• Jack Howard
• Denny Igou

September 7

• Ella Banion
• Eric J.