Regional Science Fair features 123 student projects
Lamar Community College’s Wellness Center was packed with area students and their projects for the annual Southeast Colorado Science Fair in February. The science fair featured 123 projects from the elementary through high school levels and included students from Alta Vista, Campo, Cheyenne Wells, Eads, Holly, Lamar, Springfield, Walsh, and Wiley.
Documentary Shows Colorado’s Audit Protects Election Security
Colorado’s risk-limiting audit pioneered a critical process to show the security of elections. The Colorado Secretary of State's office documented the monumental effort by state and county election officials last fall when it completed the nation's first "risk-limiting audit" to ensure that the counties' ballot tabulation systems accurately counted the votes cast by Colorado's electors.
The Importance of Early Childhood Development
Cognitive Development – Birth to Age 3
Babies start learning from the moment they are born and some of the things they learn in the first months of their lives lay foundations for their learning of specific skills and concepts that will be directly taught to them years later.
Is Your Retirement Plan Ready for The Longevity Revolution?
Sometimes a whole crate of birthday candles might not be enough.
Americans are living longer than ever, with the average life expectancy now rising to about 79 years. Some have referred to this trend as the “longevity revolution,” but it’s also creating a revolution in the way people think about retirement.
“What worked for retirees a generation ago isn’t going to work today,” says Jack Teboda, president of Teboda & Associates, a financial services firm.
Statewide Search Underway for 2 Conejos County Escapees
A search is underway for two men who escaped from the Conejos County Jail Friday.
During a routine check of the jail’s housing unit, Kyle Cornett Pauley, 30, and Lawrence Gonzales, 22, were discovered to be missing. A lockdown of the facility was ordered, and inmates were counted.
Dear Dietitian - Coconut Milk?
I’ve been reading a lot about coconut milk on the internet lately. There are many claims that is good for you and decreases your risk of heart disease. Is this true? --Liz
Dear Liz,
USDA Update - March 3, 2018
IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER:
- CRP Contract Management - Contact FSA or NRCS with questions. Producers have been notified of required completion dates.
Photo of the Week
One of our most popular features for over 17 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 Kiowa Healthmart, COOP C-Store in Eads, Haswell Propane, and Thunderbird Petroleum, our at our business office at 1208 Maine Street, Eads.
