The Regular Meeting of the Kiowa County Commissioners was called to order on December 26, 2019 at 9:00 a.m. by Chairman Richard Scott. Oswald opened the meeting with a prayer and Pledge of Allegiance. Those in attendance:

• Richard Scott, Chairman 
• Donald Oswald, Commissioner 
• Howard "Butch" Robertson, Commissioner Delisa Weeks, County Clerk 
• Tina Adamson, County Administrator

Robertson moved and Oswald seconded the motion to approve the minutes as presented. Motion carried. 

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By Derek Draplin | The Center Square

Legislation to repeal Colorado’s death penalty has another iteration in the 2020 session, this time with bipartisan support. 

An energy trade group based in Denver has responded to some of the comments made during Tuesday night’s Democratic National Committee candidate debate about climate change policies the candidates would enact against the oil and gas industry, particularly an end to drilling on federal lands.

Local and national government officials and agricultural advocates are expressing their respective pleasure over Wednesday’s signing of the first phase of a sweeping trade deal between China and the United States.

Apple juice and dried fruit add a touch of sweetness to this stew. This dish can be put together in minutes and then left to simmer in your slow cooker.

Rosemary Marjorie Stoker

January 27, 1935 – January 12, 2020

Rosemary Marjorie (Schmitt) Stoker was born January 27, 1935, in Herington, Kansas, to Leonard and Marjorie Schmitt. Rosemary was the oldest of four children.

She spent her early years at the family farm in the Prairie Queen community. She attended school until the eighth grade in Galatea, and then attended high school in Eads, graduating Valedictorian in 1952.

Tax on smokers and other nicotine users would subsidize preschool programs in Colorado.

Nearly three in five people in Colorado favor school choice.

As we get deeper into the winter season, a lot of us may be tempted to stay indoors. The abundance of snow, the low temperatures, and the coziness of our homes keeps us looking through a window. However, staying indoors for months on end can take quite a toll on our mental and physical health—this especially applies to children. This year, take a look at the various ways to keep your kids healthy during the winter—their renewed health and energy will thank you.