Fifteen Colorado counties will be moving to higher levels of restrictions Friday due to continued increases in the COVID-19 coronavirus.

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Colorado Governor Jared Polis is calling the state legislature into session to consider COVID-19 coronavirus relief for people and businesses in the state.

Students, Staff, Parents, and Community Members,

It was only a matter of time before our school was affected by COVID.  We have had a staff member test positive today.  This affects both the elementary school and the Jr/High Schools.  The students and staff members who are to quarantine have been personally contacted.  The exposure and test results have also been reported to the Kiowa County and Prowers County Health Departments as per protocol.

Kiowa County Hospital District & County Board Meeting

September 22, 2020

The Kiowa County Hospital District and County Board met in regular session on September 22, 2020 at 6:28 p.m. at the Cobblestone Inn Meeting Room and also via Zoom. At this time, individuals can attend the meeting via Zoom or in person.

District Board members present were: 

All games are subject to schedule changes

Thursday November 19

• Eads     3-2 @ Granada 5-1
• Kit Carson         3-1 @ 1 pm Fleming      5-0
• Prairie  5-1 @ 1 pm Cheyenne Wells      5-0

Saturday November 21

• Lamar   5-1 @ 1 pm Sterling      5-0
• Springfield        2-4 @ McClave 0-4

A second COVID-19 coronavirus vaccine candidate is showing an effacacy rate above 90 percent.

Dear EarthTalk:

Where I live in Southeast Michigan, an invasive insect called the Emerald Ash Borer is wreaking havoc on our forests. Are other parts of the country dealing with this pest or others that are killing large numbers of trees?

John D., Sterling Heights, MI

Agriculture news and information from the Eads USDA Service Center in Kiowa County, Colorado.