As a major election year begins, many voters will stay home - for a variety of reasons.

Photo of the week from the January 17, 2020, edition of the Kiowa County Press - Old barn northwest of Eads in Kiowa County, Colorado.

MLK’s words illustrate his faith, patriotism and desire for unity

Because he was taken from us just before my first birthday, what I know about Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. comes from his speeches and writing.  His words provide a stark contrast to so many activists and politicians in today’s polarized political climate.

Despite his attempts to speak from a love of God, love of country, and love for mankind, he was not a unifying figure because Americans in the 1960s were sharply at odds over the Vietnam War and racial strife.

Birthdays

January 20

• Ryan Trosper
• Clara Harland
• Whitley Crow
• Brantley Andrew McCracken
• Emily Nelson
• Lauretta Brown
• Denise Beaman

January 21

• Trevor Carney
• Scott Wilson
• Amber Kopasz
• Julie Boucher
• German Zamarripa
• Caleb Foster
• Bryce Kraft
• Lawanda Allee
• Alvin Siefkas*In Memory
• Briana Kent

January 22

• Chase Stolzenberger
• Jamie Bayer
• Lindsay Sheridan

January 23

• Layton H

What is the origin of a seven-day week?

"Faithless elector" cases in Colorado and Washington are headed for a hearing before the Supreme Court of the United States.

From High Plains Public Radio:

Farmers and landowners enrolling acres in the U.S Department of Agriculture’s Conservation Reserve Program have a new practice available to them.

Areas of native grasses and flowers, called prairie strips, have proven helpful in keeping soil in place, preventing nutrients from washing away and increasing the presence of birds and bees.

• Kiowa County Commissioners Meeting  Jan-27 Feb-12 Open to the public  9:00am       - Commissioners will recess 12 - 1 for lunch - 4 day notice is preferred for posted agenda
• Eads Drivers License Schedule Jan -28-29
• Kiowa County Clerk & Recorder Office will be CLOSED January 20-22 for Training.

This week, we are giving all readers a free sample copy of the January 17, 2020, Kiowa County Press electronic edition, which includes bonus content not available in the print edition. Just click here to view your free copy.