Starting in late December, the USDA will measure sheep and goat inventories and wool and mohair production through a nationwide survey. 

Colorado Governor Jared Polis has ordered flags to remain lowered at half-staff on all public buildings through midnight Saturday.

William "Bill" Edward Koehler

November 14, 1942 - December 7, 2021

Graveside funeral services will be held Friday, December 17, 2021, at 1:00 p.m. at the Eads Cemetery.

Mr. Koehler passed away at his home in Eads.

Arrangements are under the direction of Brown Funeral Home.

California environmental regulators have set a date to halt the sale of new gas-powered leaf blowers and lawnmowers, the latest move in the state’s efforts to address pollution and reduce emissions.

Photo of the week from the December 10, 2021, edition of the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado - Homes and businesses are being decroated for the holiday season - Chris Sorensen.

Breakfast

• December 13: Oatmeal, toast, orange juice, fruit, milk
• December 14: Scrambled eggs, apple juice, milk, fruit
• December 15: Muffins, yogurt, fruit, milk, grape juice
• December 16: Omelet, toast, milk, fruit, orange juice

Lunch

• December 13: Chicken and noodles, mashed potatoes, corn, roll, fruit, milk
• December 14: Chili fiesta, broccoli, fruit, milk
• December 15: 

If part of your holiday break involves a road trip, make sure you’re prepared. Find out how to make your long holiday drive more comfortable with these tips.

Scientists around the world have been racing to learn more about the new omicron strain of SARS-CoV-2, first declared a “variant of concern” on Nov. 26, 2021 by the World Health Organization.

DATA

• Cases 260
• Hospitalizations 9
• Deaths 4**

*These are cumulative totals as of 12/07/2021 4pm **Deaths in people with a recent positive COVID test.

• CASES PAST 7 days: 9 (0 vaccinated)
• CASES PAST 14 days: 15 (0 vaccinated)

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

The American Legion Hall in Eads, Kiowa County, Colorado, will benefit from a $236,918 grant package.