September. 

Our month of change. Our month of happy change. Once more we can stand the thought of wearing a sweater as the summer sun burns itself down. Once again we can think about a new school year and the special challenges we face this fall. Once again, the house is quiet during the day.

September.

In the forest, the animals are polishing antlers, sleeking muscles for the mating ruts to come, marking their territories. The deciduous trees are showing those awesome changes of color as the mountains become a splendid quilt of transient beauty.

September.

Journalists use real people's stories to 'humanize' the news. But these tales – whether harrowing or heartwarming – can be misleading about the pandemic's greatest threats.

College campuses offer exactly what the COVID-19 coronavirus needs to spread: groups of people in small, poorly ventalated rooms.

There are many signs and symptoms of dementia, but sometime forgetfulness is just forgetfulness.

Oregon's long history of mail in voting offers a variety of lessons for other states to be successful.

A great recipe to use leftover chicken that has been properly handled combined with broccoli, cheese, onions, garlic, and brown rice to create a quick dinner

Funeral services for Logan Troy Homan will be held September 9 in Cheyenne Wells, Colorado.

Poor sleep is prevalent across the world—millions of people report experiencing insufficient sleep quality. People may have a hard time falling and staying asleep through the night for many reasons. Poor sleep can be the result of internal issues such as stress or health conditions, but external factors that are within one’s control may also cause it. By altering such environmental factors, you may be able to start enjoying a more restful night’s sleep. To learn about some of the external factors that impact sleep, continue reading.

Photo of the week from the September 4, 2020, edition of the Kiowa County Press - Birds feeding on milo south of Eads in Kiowa County, Colorado.

Birthdays

September 7

• Jaken Levi Shelden
• Katherine Trosper
• Eric J.