Top articles from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending February 13, 2021.

Atmospheric rivers are long, narrow bands of moisture in the atmosphere that extend from the tropics to higher latitudes. These rivers in the sky can transport 15 times the volume of the Mississippi River.

The Senate’s decision to acquit former President Donald Trump in his second impeachment trial may have been a victory for Trump, but it is a clear sign that democracy in the U.S. is in poor health.

From the 134-year history of the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado.

Pearls of faith from Pastor Richard Zabriskie.

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

Steve Poet is an agricultural education teacher at the High Plains High School in Seibert. Although he has been working with kids for 20 years, this will be his fifth year at High Plains High School. He is the kind of invested teacher that all students hope to have when entering a high school ag program. Poet grew up in a rural setting himself, and with years of experience he has developed quite the green thumb.

Merril "Bud" A. Lowe

June 17, 1924 - February 6, 2021

 Merril Archie 'Bud' Lowe, age 96, passed away peacefully February 6, 2021, in Eads surrounded by his loving family. He lived a long, rewarding and honorable life that will surely leave a lasting impact for generations to come. His legacy will never be forgotten.

Media headlines hint that the polar vortex has arrived, as if it were some sort of ice tornado that wreaks wintry havoc wherever it strikes.

Monday, February 15

• 8:00 to 11:00 a.m. Juniors ASVAB Test MP Room
• 6:00 p.m. FFA Creed Speaking Competition MP Room
• Lunch by Mason:  BBQ Ribs, Buttered Noodles, Strawberry Cup, Corn, Straw. Milk

Tuesday, February 16

• 4:00 p.m. HS BB at C.W. 
• Lunch by Brystal & Josiah:  Spaghetti, Broccoli, Apple, Strawberry Short Cake, Choc. Ice Cream, Straw.