A look back on 132 years of history in the Kiowa County Press.

Rural-based humor with characters from the mind of Slim Randles.

WISDOM AND UNDERSTANDING

How wise are we, and do we really understand?

Job said, "The fear of the LORD - that is wisdom. To shun evil is understanding." Job 28:28

As reported by the Kiowa County, Colorado, Sheriff's Office for Janary 2019.

Kathleen Schmitt

January 12, 1940 - February 17, 2019

Kathleen Schmitt, 79, passed away peacefully Sunday, February 17, in her Salina, Kansas, home surrounded by family who loved her dearly.

Some people swear by expensive probiotics - but are they worth the money?

The Kiowa County Hospital District and County Board met in regular session on December 4, 2018 at 4:00 p.m. at the Hospital Meeting Room.

District Board members present were: Mary Eikner, Cathryn Anderson, Sylvia Shields and Priscilla Waggoner. 

County Board members present were: Dennis Pearson and Craig Kerfoot. 

Others present: Shannon Dixon, Char Korrell and Ellen Lane. 

CALL TO ORDER

The meeting was called to order by Priscilla Waggoner, Chairman of the Board at 4:05 pm. 

STATE BOARD OF STOCK INSPECTION COMMISSIONERS - for a term expiring May 1, 2022: 

Erik Mohrlang of Fort Morgan, Colorado, to represent the confinement cattle industry, appointed. 

UNDERGROUND DAMAGE PREVENTION SAFETY COMMISSION - for terms expiring January 1, 2020: 

Christopher Kampmann of Firestone, Colorado, to serve as a representative of municipalities, appointed; 

James Moody of Denver, Colorado, to serve as a representative of contractors, appointed; 

With numerous changes in tax laws, the IRS is offering payment options to help taxpayers.