Rural life and humor, with characters from the mind of Slim Randles.

Articles at KiowaCountyPress.net in Eads, Colorado for the week ending December 7, 2019.

As drug prices soar, consumers look for cheaper generics. A recent study showed safety issues in some generics made abroad, however, suggesting that the FDA's honor system may not be enough to ensure safety.

Google claims quantum supremacy – IBM says not so fast. One researcher explains why he doesn't see quantum computers outpacing classical computers any time soon ... and maybe not ever.

Moths often flock to lights at night. What causes this behavior?

Photo of the week for December 6, 2019, in the Kiowa County Press - Ice around reeds at Jackson's Pond south of Eads.

The United States has led global crude oil production for the past 18 months. In response, OPEC and Russia have announced production cuts to support prices.

Hello from the Kiowa County Extension Office! 

I have been quite busy since I last wrote to you. After a successful 4-H Achievement Banquet Chase Stolzenberger, Katherine Trosper, Emily and Clayton Nelson and I attended Dare to Be You camp at the Colorado State Fairgrounds. This overnight camp was a great learning experience for our southeast Colorado youth. It had many workshops that helped members with leadership as well as team building skills. Chase and Emily were counselors and helped the younger members get the best from the camp.

Birthdays

December 9

• Julie Kelley
• Whit Eikner
• Dakota Owens
• Natalya Weber
• Delmas Beaman
• Justin Younger
• Gabe Harkness

December 10

• Duff Jensen
• Danielle Chirkoski
• Ryan Wyatt

December 11

• Christopher Galloway
• Mark Lyon
• Jett Bayer
• Reagan Lane
• Quinton Weber

December 12

• Hadlee Ann Dunlap
• Derik Ingram
• Mollie Kelley
• Mary Eikner
• Kashton McCaffrey
• Ester McCoin
• Kenzie