Starting Monday, the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment will take unemployment benefit applications under the CARES act, paying an additional $600 per week.
Workers at critical business are now required to wear face masks in Colorado to help slow the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus.
Photo of the week for April 17, 2020, edition of the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado - Asian Pear tree blossoms.
William Todd Benson
July 5, 1970 - April 13, 2020
William Todd Benson was born in Germany July 5, 1970.
Todd visited several other countries and locations within the United States throughout his life, with his walk with God coming to an end Monday evening, April 13, 2020. Todd no longer walks with the Lord, for he is dancing with Him forever more.
Larry J. Lusher
June 4, 1947 – April 12, 2020
A memorial service for lifelong Lamar resident Larry J. Lusher will be held at a later date.
Per Larry’s request cremation will take place.
Larry was born June 4, 1947, at Lamar to Philip J. and Jewel Alene (McCall) Lusher, and passed away April 12, 2020, at Memorial Hospital in Colorado Springs with his family by his side.
The Kiowa County Public Library District (KCPLD) will remain closed to the public for the duration of the “Stay-at-Home” order set forth by Governor Polis on March 25, 2020, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. We are continuously monitoring this situation and are diligently working on our reopening plans to ensure that the community’s safety remains our top priority.
If you share farm vehicles, be sure to take precautions to help prevent the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus.
The Regular Meeting of the Town of Eads Board of Trustees was called to order by Mayor Shields, Tuesday March 10, 2020 at 4:50 p.m. in the Town Hall.
Town Clerk, Robin Fox, took roll call:
Mayor - Joe D. Shields- Present
Trustees - Present -Meghan Buck, Terry Riley, Dennis Pearson, Justin McLoud and Kathy McCracken
Absent-
Town Clerk- Robin Fox -Present
Assistant Clerk- Barbara Scranton-Present
Director of Public Works- Van Brown- Present
Due to the outbreak of COVID-19, social distancing has become a necessary measure to help stop the spread of the disease. As a result, much of the population has spent a considerable amount of time cooped up inside. However, just because you are social distancing, that doesn’t mean you can’t go outside. There are many activities you can do in the outdoors without increasing your risk of catching COVID-19. Here are some enjoyable solitary activities to do outside while social distancing.
