In the United States, the population is counted every 10 years. Those numbers have dramactic influence on the country, politics, and finances.

State Representative Richard Holtorf welcomed 4-H leaders, members, and extension staff from across House District 64 to the Colorado State Capitol. The visit to the capitol came after the two-day Leadership Development Conference, which was held at the Renaissance Hotel in Denver over the weekend for students age 14-18. Throughout the conference, students participated in leadership workshops and trainings aimed at helping them sharpen their leadership skills and service potential.

Changes to the Social Security Disability Insurance program proposed in January could make it harder for over 8 million Americans with disabilities to maintain federal benefits.

Hoag Rawlings Foundations has awarded 34 grants and 20 scholarships.

The annual meeting of the Colorado Pork Producers Council will be held February 24 at the Morgan County Fairgrounds in Brush.  All pork producers, veterinarians, Extension Agents, leaders who work with swine projects, students, youth and other allied members and interested parties are invited to attend.

The highlight of the meeting will be a presentation by the Animal Ag alliance as they share the state of animal welfare movements and attacks on traditional protein production across the United States, and strategies for Agvocates of all sizes/purposes.

See the links below this notice to download a full-size copy of the ballots.

NOTICE OF PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARY ELECTION

KIOWA COUNTY, COLORADO

Date of Election: March 3, 2020

Mail Ballot Election

CHAIRMAN OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Dick Scott

CHAIRMAN OF FINANCE Dick Scott

CHAIRMAN OF SOCIAL SERVICES Howard Robertson

CHAIRMAN OF HOUSING Dick Scott

COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR Tina Adamson

COUNTY PUBLICATIONS AND LEGAL PRINTING Kiowa County Independent 

OFFICIAL PUBLIC POSTING OF MEETINGS TO BE HELD WITH THE KIOWA COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

• Kiowa County Commissioners Meeting  Feb 13-27 Open to the public  9:00am       - Commissioners will recess 12 - 1 for lunch - 4 day notice is preferred for posted agenda
• Eads Drivers License Schedule Feb 11-12-18-19-25-26
• High Plains Snow Goose Festival Thurs Feb 6, 2020 – Sun Feb 10, 2020.

The world is focused on a new coronavirus. Understanding how viruses make the jump from animals to humans is crucial for global health.