So, you joined 4-H and you bought yourself your first animal to show at the county fair this year. But now what? What do I feed? How do I clip? What should I do in the show ring? These are all thoughts that have run through every showman’s minds at one point in their career.

This year Prowers County 4-H held their first ever mini livestock boot camps. These were held June 11- 13 with each night being a different pairing of species all the way from rabbits to market cattle.  

Colorado Simmental and Shorthorn youth enjoyed a fun-filled day when the breed associations joined forces to create a “Junior Extravaganza” earlier in June.

Saturday kicked off with fun, educational contests. In the Quiz Bowl, teammates were drawn from a bucket. Youth were asked beef industry questions, ranging from bunk space requirements and body temperature queries, to pedigree and gestation-related questions. The team of Gabri Leone of Fowler and Bryce Hill of Sterling were victorious in the final round of the round-robin contest.

Lamar Community College Softball is proud to announce graduated sophomore Larissa Royer was named National Junior College Athletic Association's Third Team All-American as a utility player.

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.

Shown below - the front page of the June 22, 2018, Kiowa County Press - Water drops on grasses and flowers.  Photo by Jeanne Sorensen.

Lola Mae "Bambi" Conner

October 10, 1954 - June 6, 2018

Makes:   4 servings 

Garlic, cumin, and lemon juice give a zesty flavor to this cold, blended vegetable soup. Cilantro added at the end leaves a refreshing pop of flavor.

Birthdays

June 25

• Lauren Brown
• Justin Phillips
• John Davisson* In Memory
• Brice Sheridan
• Chris Rehm
• Josiah Stum

June 26

• Hayden Harland
• Andrea Buller
• Charlie Vasquez Jr.
• Taylor Ann Uhland
• Joyce Berry
• Milo Britten

June 27

• Jami Kraft
• Fischer Woolsey
• Debbie Eder
• Steven Phelps
• Scott Pearcey

June 28

Note: Week-long Elkhead Reservoir fishing tournament begins June 23.

Conditions Report - Statewide

Rivers and Creeks

COLORADO 

The number of cattle and calves on feed for the slaughter market in Colorado feedlots with a capacity of 1,000 head or larger was estimated at 950,000 head as of June 1, 2018. This latest inventory is 1 percent above last month, but 2 percent below the June 1, 2017 inventory. 

The National Weather Service Storm Prediction Center in Norman, Oklahoma, has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for eastern Colorado counties, which will remain in effect until 8:00 p.m. Friday.

Wind gusts could reach 75 miles per hour, with potential for hail up to 2.5 inches in diameter, in areas where storms form. Tornadoes are also possible. 

Shortly after noon Friday, radar showed a line of storms across central and northeast Colorado, which are expected to move toward the southeast as the day progresses.

Colorado counties covered by the watch include