• A 2015 paper on a chicken virus showed vaccines could enable more deadly variants to spread – in chickens. But that outcome is rare.

Colorado voters will decide on a measure in November that would lower property taxes in the state.

Colorado Governor Jared Polis renewed calls for Congress to pass banking reforms for the marijuana industry.

When people talk about waste, images of discarded highway trash and bags floating in the wind often come to mind. But in reality, litter only makes up a fraction of the total trash produced by each country. The real culprit is usually the construction industry, where excavations, roadwork, and demolitions create tons of fodder for landfills. It should come as no surprise, then, that the countries that produce the most waste per capita typically have robust construction industries.

Bob Garver takes a look at "PAW Patrol: The Movie," the latest from Nickelodeon aimed squarely at kids.

This recipe is spiced up using cayenne pepper, ginger, and garlic combined with the sweetness of honey, molassess, and ketchup to create a tasty comfort food. 

Carbon dioxide is the main gas that causes global warming. Through photosynthesis, trees and other plants transform carbon dioxide from the atmosphere into carbohydrates.

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Are you ready for the Coordinated Election on November 2, 2021? 

Card of Thanks – Areta Blooding-Laird

I am so humbled to have been given a “Quilt of Valor”, made by Gloria Peck, Shawn Geist & Marilyn Hagans. This is a prestigious honor and deserving for all veterans.

I feel as if my name was moved to the top of a list to have received such an honor.

The people who put in hours of labor and love to construct these master pieces should be praised. Their time & effort to cut, piece and sew take dedicated commitment. I am sure they would accept any donations as there is always material, thread, etc. needed.

The regular meeting of the Kiowa County Commissioners was called to order on August 12, 2021; at 9:00 a.m. by Chairman, Donald Oswald. Oswald opened the meeting with Prayer and Pledge of Allegiance.

Those in Attendance:

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

Minutes: Robertson moved, and Lening seconded the motion to approve the July 29, 2021; minutes as presented. Motion carried.