Photo of the week from the August 9, 2019, edition of the Kiowa County, Colorado, Press - yellow squash in blossom near Eads.

Consecutive years with snow drought conditions will become much more common, with impacts on cities, agriculture, forests, wildlife and winter sports.

Weakness continues in Colorado's manufacturing sector.

Do you need help dealing with the Department of Veterans Affairs, IRS, Social Security Administration, or another federal agency? Do you have a suggestion for Congress that will help your family or community? If so, then Senator Michael Bennet invites you to meet one-on-one with a representative from his office at the upcoming listening sessions.

More appointments to boards and commissions by Colorado Governor Jared Polis

Breakfast

• August 12: Doughnuts, Yogurt, Apple Juice, Milk, & Fruit 
• August 13: French Toast, Grape Juice, Milk, & Fruit
• August 14: Egg Patty, Toast, O.J., Milk, Fruit
• August 15: Muffin, Yogurt, Grape Juice, Milk, & Fruit

Lunch

• August 12: Cheeseburgers, Pasta Salad, Pears, Milk, Salad Bar
• August 13: Ham Chef Salad, Watermelon, Crackers, Cheese Quesadilla, Milk, Salad Bar

Thurs Aug 8

• 7 pm School Board Meeting

Tue Aug 13 

• 8 am Teacher in Service

Wed Aug 14

• 8 am Teacher in Service

Thurs Aug 15

• 8 am Teacher in Service

Mon Aug 19

• K-s Students Start

Fri Aug 23

• K-12 Students in Session

Sat Aug 10

• HS Golf at La Junta

Mon Aug 12

• First Day of School Grades K-12
• HS VB Practice Can Officially Begin 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. 
• HS FB Practice Can Officially Begin 

Wed Aug 14

• SWIMMING SCHEDULE: 9:00 to 10:00    Kindergarten, 1^st, & 2^nd Grades, 10:15 – 11:15    3^rd, 4^th, & 5^th Grades

Thurs Aug 15

• Incentive Trip to Elitches for Last Year’s 8^th Graders*

Colorado business filings were down slightly in second quarter, but still exceeded the same quarter in 2018.