Colorado Governor Jared Polis is calling the state legislature into session to consider COVID-19 coronavirus relief for people and businesses in the state.

Students, Staff, Parents, and Community Members,

It was only a matter of time before our school was affected by COVID.  We have had a staff member test positive today.  This affects both the elementary school and the Jr/High Schools.  The students and staff members who are to quarantine have been personally contacted.  The exposure and test results have also been reported to the Kiowa County and Prowers County Health Departments as per protocol.

Kiowa County Hospital District & County Board Meeting

September 22, 2020

The Kiowa County Hospital District and County Board met in regular session on September 22, 2020 at 6:28 p.m. at the Cobblestone Inn Meeting Room and also via Zoom. At this time, individuals can attend the meeting via Zoom or in person.

District Board members present were: 

All games are subject to schedule changes

Thursday November 19

• Eads     3-2 @ Granada 5-1
• Kit Carson         3-1 @ 1 pm Fleming      5-0
• Prairie  5-1 @ 1 pm Cheyenne Wells      5-0

Saturday November 21

• Lamar   5-1 @ 1 pm Sterling      5-0
• Springfield        2-4 @ McClave 0-4

A second COVID-19 coronavirus vaccine candidate is showing an effacacy rate above 90 percent.

Dear EarthTalk:

Where I live in Southeast Michigan, an invasive insect called the Emerald Ash Borer is wreaking havoc on our forests. Are other parts of the country dealing with this pest or others that are killing large numbers of trees?

John D., Sterling Heights, MI

Agriculture news and information from the Eads USDA Service Center in Kiowa County, Colorado.

Horses love staying active, even during the cold months of winter. Even when the weather outside is frightful, a good ride on a nearby trail or even around the ranch can keep your mind at ease as you spend time with your horses. Though a winter horseback ride can be both beautiful and relaxing, it can also be treacherous. Keeping the most essential horse-riding safety tips for the winter in mind while you’re out and about will protect your health and the health of your horses during a ride.

Life in Eads and Kiowa County, Colorado, as observed by Doris Lessenden.

As of late fall, wildfires are still smoldering under snowfall in Colorado. I am hoping that the cold and snowy weather over the last few days will finally put to bed the 2020 fire season in my state.