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.

Colorado statewide fishing report and conditions for August 27, 2021, from Colorado Parks and Wildlife.

DATA

• Cases 116
• Hospitalizations 7
• Deaths 4**

*These are cumulative totals as of 08/24/2021 4pm **Deaths in people with a recent positive COVID Test.

(The Center Square) – Colorado parents want their kids learning in-person this fall but are split over how to control the spread of COVID-19, a new survey by Magellan Strategies found.

The survey, which was taken between August 9 to 16, measured the opinions of 516 parents or guardians of K-12 students about COVID-19 policies in schools, vaccination requirements, and subjects of concern for students.

A bipartisan group of lawmakers representing western states sent a letter to President Joe Biden this week echoing governors’ recent calls for him to designate a federal drought disaster. 

Former Colorado State Senator Mark Hillman says "a strong, decisive America relentlessly defends our people and our allies, stands up to international thugs and bullies, and keeps its commitments."

Flags across Colorado and the nation are being lowered to honor victims of attacks in Afghanistan Thursday.

Photo of the week from the August 27, 2021, edition of the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado - plants along the roadside in Routt County, Colorado.

Extreme rainfall and flooding left paths of destruction through communities around the world this summer. The latest was in Tennessee, where preliminary data shows a record-shattering 17 inches of rain fell in 24 hours.

Spring testing results for Wyoming students showed a decrease in all three testing subjects compared to pre-pandemic assessment scores.