Soil building lessons for Colorado from South Dakota
In August, I was invited to participate in a small bus tour focused on soil heath. The group consisting of myself, area producers, and staff and board members of the Lower Arkansas Valley Water Conservancy District traveled to central South Dakota to see and hear from several members of the South Dakota Soil Health Coalition.
Cooking at Home - Mushroom Beef Sloppy Joes
Makes: 4 Servings
Prep time: 30 minutes
Chopped mushrooms, when sautéed, blend seamlessly with ground meats. Swapping or adding mushrooms to a recipe can add an extra serving of vegetables to the plate.
Is apple cider vinegar good for you? A doctor weighs in

Dear Dietitian – Why are nutrition studies so confusing?
Dear Dietitian,
Why are nutrition studies so confusing? One day we hear a certain food is good for us; then the next thing we know, the same thing may cause cancer. It’s very frustrating! --George D.
Dear George,
Death Notice – Seth Graham Splitter
Seth Graham Splitter
November 26, 1997 – September 21, 2018
Seth Graham Splitter died unexpectedly in Elk Mound, Wisconsin.
He is the son of David and Dennill Splitter.
Funeral arrangements are pending. Services are under the direction of Brown Funeral Home.
Photo of the Week
One of our most popular features for nearly 18 years - a full-page color photo on the front of the Kiowa County Press showing various impressions of life in Kiowa County and across Colorado.
Copies of the print version of the Kiowa County Press can be purchased each week at Crow's Stop and Shop, Kiowa Healthmart, COOP C-Store in Eads, Haswell Propane, and Thunderbird Petroleum, our at our business office at 1208 Maine Street, Eads.
Weisbrod Hospital Auxiliary meeting notes
Ladies of the Weisbrod Hospital Auxiliary met September 11 for their monthly meeting and lunch. Alice Glover presided over the meeting where Doris Lessenden read the minutes and Loretta Seibel gave the Treasurer’s Report. The donation to the Auxiliary in memory of George Temple from a local lady is very much appreciated. A reminder to families and friends: when $100 is given in memory of a person, their name will be engraved on gold plate and mounted on the large wall plaque in the hospital entryway.
Kiowa County Vouchers - July 2018
The following vouchers were paid at the Regular Meetings held on July 12, 2018 and July 26, 2018 to be paid out of 2018 Budget to wit: | ||
CAPITAL EXPENDITUTRES | ||
Zink and Associates | Invoice #10 Fees, Sand Tenant F |