George Orwell wrote "1984" as a fictional account of disinformation and surveillance. Is it still fiction?

Birthdays

Photo of the week from the June 21, 2019, issue of the Kiowa County, Colorado, Press - prairie cactus in bloom following recent rains.

7 Colorado counties are under a severe thundertorm watch Friday evening.

The Fed is in a tricky position as it signals it may soon cut interest rates to boost the economy, which also risks spurring runaway inflation and even an economic downturn.

Even the tidiest space has some dust. Researchers are investigating just what these indoor particles are made of and their possible implications for human health.

The summer solstice marks the start of summer for the northern hemisphere. What is it?

Hello Kiowa County!

 It is my great pleasure to be writing this report as your new extension agent. If some of you don’t know, I was hired for this position the first of April. My predecessor was Jeramy McNeely, who is still with extension, but has moved to Fremont County. I wish him the best and want to thank him for all the help he has given me starting out. 

The Rocky Mountain Conservancy is offering a two-day watercolor brushstroke class to help artists with their technique.

• Kiowa County Commissioners Meeting :  June 27 July 11  Open to the public 9:00am -Commissioners will recess 12 - 1 for lunch 4 day notice is preferred for posted agenda
• Kiowa County Fairgrounds 2019 Events--July 5th and 6th starting 4pm the 5th and 8am the 6th is CJRA (Colorado Junior Rodeo Association)
• July the 13th Kiowa County Riding Club Gymkhana starting at 10am and Roping Practice 2-4 with Jackpot Roping at 5pm with added money
• August 10th is the Demolition Derby starts at 6pm with $10,000 added money
• August 18th Kiowa County Ri