PCBs are used in every electronic device across many industries. They’re so popular that many people use them multiple times per day without realizing it. But what are they?

In essence, PCBs are circuit boards that connect the electronic components within a device. They’re constructed from a substrate and conductive material (usually copper) and can be single-sided, double-sided, or multilayered. Some PCBs are flexible, while others are rigid or a combination of the two.

Thirty percent of unvaccinated American adults say they’re waiting for the COVID-19 vaccines currently authorized for emergency use to be officially approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Sunday, September 5

• 10 am Kiowa County Riding Club
• Open Gymkhana

Wednesday, September 8

• 1 pm 4-H & FFA Poultry & Rabbit Show
• 5-7 pm Exhibit Hall open for Open Class Entries
• 6 pm 4-H & FFA Goat Show
• 6 pm SECCC Barrel Race

Thursday, September 9

• 6 am Chuckwagon Breakfast Maine St.

There will be a planning meeting for the 2022 Eads High School all-school reunion at the high school library Sunday, August 29, 2021, at 2:00 p.m.  

RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS

BOARD MEETING June 22, 2021

The Kiowa County Hospital District and County Board met in regular session on June 22, 2021, at 6:30 p.m. at Cobblestone Inn Meeting Room and via Zoom.

District Board members present were: Mary Eikner, Sylvia Shields, Craig Kerfoot and Meghan Buck. Absent - Cathryn Anderson (called).

County Board members present were: Ken Flory, Kevin Davis, Karl Eikenberg, Claire Prince and Pam Cole.

Beer has a complicated history in the U.S. Prior to the industry consolation that is the contemporary norm, small, local breweries dotted the country. Prohibition devastated the industry, but, when it was repealed in 1933, there was a period of rebirth.

Toyota once led in the greener car market. What happened?

All military members will be required to take the COVID-19 vaccine, the Pentagon announced Monday, but some members of Congress have already mobilized an effort to overturn the mandate.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration gave full approval Monday to the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine, a major step that will likely have significant implications for vaccination mandates nationwide.

Marilyn Kay White

December 30, 1940 – August 17, 2021