The U.S. Congress passed an infrastructure bill that funds more than a trillion dollars in nationwide federal spending on Nov. 5, 2021.

Packed with whole grains, this tasty bread is perfect as a snack topped with jam or peanut butter.

Many anthropologists see bipedalism – which means walking on two legs – as one of the defining characteristics of “hominins,” or modern humans, and their ancestors.

DATA

• Cases 220
• Hospitalizations 9 
• Deaths 4**

*These are cumulative totals as of 11/02/2021 4pm **Deaths in people with a recent positive COVID

Test.

• CASES PAST 7 days: 11 (1 vaccinated)
• CASES PAST 14 days: 33 (5 vaccinated)

ALL hospitalizations and deaths in Kiowa County were in people who were not vaccinated.

Colorado’s economy is still in "recovery mode," according to the latest quarterly economic indicator report.

A Native American group this week filed a lawsuit alleging that a law barring public schools in Colorado from using Native American mascots and imagery is unconstitutional.

Newly released federal data showed significant job growth for the month of October, a refreshing sign for economist after months of lagging job reports.

Photo of the week from the November 5, 2021, edition of the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado - A splash of autumn color in the morning sunlight - Chris Sorensen.

Breakfast

• November 8: Bagel sandwich, orange juice, milk, fruit
• November 9: Doughnut, yogurt, fruit, milk, grape juice
• November 10: French toast, sausage, apple juice, milk
• November 11: Hash browns, toast, sausage, fruit, orange juice, milk

Lunch

• November 8: Barbecue ribs, buttered noodles, fruit, milk
• November 9: Ham and cheese pocket, green beans, applesauce, milk
• November 10: Chicken casserole, peas, roll, peaches, milk
• November 11: Burritos, lettuce, tomato, mixed fruit, milk