One of the great pleasures of hanging around down at the livestock auction barn each Saturday morning is being able to take your dog along.

Why do we go to the sales barn? We love agriculture, and it's part of living here to see who buys what and rejoice in their good fortune, even if our own grass is stressed to the limit by whatever varmint we're currently feeding. Or, it could be that we figure we've already lived too long, and if the right horse or cow comes through there, and we buy it, our wives will see to it that we don't suffer in agony for untold years.

IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER:

• SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 30 - LAST DAY FOR EMERGENCY GRAZING
• MFP – Market Facilitation Program – SIGNUP DEADLINE January 15, 2019
• Apply for Livestock Forage Program - Call office for appointment – SIGNUP DEADLINE DECEMBER 31, 2018
• NAP COVERAGE DEADLINE- December 1, native grass 
• FARM LOAN Personnel in Kiowa County Service Center – Tuesday, October 9 
• County Committee Meeting – TBA
• 2018

Kenneth R. Koch

February 25, 1944 – September 15, 2018

Kenneth Ralph Koch of Greeley passed away September 15, 2018, in Greeley. He was born February 25, 1944, in Eads to Ralph and Ruth (Downs) Koch.

Kenneth graduated from Eads High School and Lamar Community College. He was licensed in cosmetology and an instructor at Highland Hills Beauty Academy, and owned Hair Affair by Ken in Greeley.

In August, I was invited to participate in a small bus tour focused on soil heath.  The group consisting of myself, area producers, and staff and board members of the Lower Arkansas Valley Water Conservancy District traveled to central South Dakota to see and hear from several members of the South Dakota Soil Health Coalition.  

Makes:   4 Servings 

Prep time: 30 minutes

Chopped mushrooms, when sautéed, blend seamlessly with ground meats. Swapping or adding mushrooms to a recipe can add an extra serving of vegetables to the plate.

Dear Dietitian,

Why are nutrition studies so confusing? One day we hear a certain food is good for us; then the next thing we know, the same thing may cause cancer. It’s very frustrating! --George D.

Dear George,

Seth Graham Splitter

November 26, 1997 – September 21, 2018

Seth Graham Splitter died unexpectedly in Elk Mound, Wisconsin.

He is the son of David and Dennill Splitter.

Funeral arrangements are pending. Services are under the direction of Brown Funeral Home.

One of our most popular features for nearly 18 years - a full-page color photo on the front of the Kiowa County Press showing various impressions of life in Kiowa County and across Colorado.

Copies of the print version of the Kiowa County Press can be purchased each week at Crow's Stop and Shop, Kiowa Healthmart, COOP C-Store in Eads, Haswell Propane, and Thunderbird Petroleum, our at our business office at 1208 Maine Street, Eads.