Former Colorado State Senator Mark Hillman takes a look at the benefits and drawbacks of social media for politicians.

February 8 - No School

Breakfast

February 9: Cereal, Apple Juice, Milk, Fruit

February 10: Omelets, Grape Juice, Milk, Fruit

February 11: French Toast, O.J., Milk, Fruit

Lunch

February 9: Manicotti, Cooked Broccoli, Rice, Strawberries, Straw. Milk

February 10: Bean & Cheese Burritos, Buttered Noodles, Salad, Strawberry Cup, Red Velvet Cake, Straw Milk

The Regular meeting of the Kiowa County Commissioners was called to order on January 12, 2021 at 9:00 a.m. by Chairman Donald Oswald. Lening opened the meeting with Prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance. Those in attendance:

Voters across the Mountain West states are increasingly concerned about wildfires and continue to support funding conservation efforts, according to a survey of eight states.

When winter starts to get you down, one of the best solutions is to take a trip to the great outdoors. After all, who doesn’t want the chance to breathe in the crisp, fresh air and enjoy a quiet corner of the countryside? Thankfully, Colorado is full of incredible destinations to visit in your RV—even in the middle of winter. With the right supplies and preparations, you can outfit your camper for a cold-weather excursion. Cozy up in your well-insulated RV and turn a frigid winter weekend into an unforgettable vacation opportunity.

DATA

• Cases 97 
• Hospitalizations 4 Deaths 4**

*These are cumulative totals as of 02/01/2021 4pm **Deaths in people with a recent positive COVID

• CASES PAST 7 days: 2
• CASES PAST 14 days: 6

TESTS

Kiowa county is currently at 2.6%, up from 1.7% last week. Our goal is to keep this less than five percent.

Many people claim to be nutrition specialists. Not all of the actually are.

A measure introduced in the Wyoming legislature seeks to cut the number of school districts in the state by half to save taxpayers money.

Colorado faces stark divisions in access to quality schools between the state’s high-income and low-income communities, according to a new report.