About Town – September 14, 2020
Life in Eads and Kiowa County, Colorado, as observed by Doris Lessenden.
Few US students ever repeat a grade but that could change due to COVID-19
With in-person instruction becoming the exception rather than the norm, 54% of parents with school-age children expressed concern that their children could fall behind academically.
What a smoky bar can teach us about the '6-foot rule' during the COVID-19 pandemic
It’s true that staying 6 feet from other people can reduce the chance of a coronavirus-laden respiratory droplet landing in your eyes, nose or mouth when someone coughs. But the 6-foot rule doesn’t account for all risks, particularly indoors.
How did mask wearing become so politicized?
Not wearing a mask has become a political act even though masks slow the spread of the virus.
MIS-C is a rare but dangerous illness striking children weeks after they get COVID-19 – here's what we know about it
MIS-C is a rare but severe condition that can develop in children and adolescents who have been infected with SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19.
George Washington was silent, but Trump tweets regularly – running for president has changed over the years
Presidential campaigns haven’t always looked the way they do in 2020.
Ultraviolet light can make indoor spaces safer during the pandemic – if it's used the right way
Ultraviolet light can be used as a disinfectant, if it is used correctly.
COVID-era economy in Colorado ranked 4th best among 50 states
Colorado's June unemployment rate and five-year employment growth rate contributed to the state's economy being ranked fourth best in the country.
Adams State hosts debate between candidates for Colorado House and Senate Districts
Adams State University will host a live-streamed debate among the candidates for Colorado's Senate District 35 and House District 62.
Top articles from KiowaCountyPress.net for the week ending September 12, 2020
Top articles from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending September 12, 2020.