The Kiowa County Commissioners regular meeting was called to order on May 10, 2018 at 9:00 a.m. by Chairman Richard Scott. Scott opened the meeting with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance. Those in Attendance: 

Home ownership has long held an honored position as an integral part of the American dream. 

But when retirement time comes, rethinking that dream could be in order. Sometimes renting a house or apartment is the better bet both financially and in terms of the retiree’s changing lifestyle and health, says Eric Kearney, an investment advisor for Retirement Wealth.

Colorado Parks and Wildlife officials are asking the public for help solving a rash of wildlife harassment cases involving animals shot with blow darts.

Ducks, rabbits, Canada geese, squirrels and other animals have been the targets of blow darts recently in the Colorado Springs area. In some cases, the darts injured the animals. But at least one rabbit has died from its injury.

IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER:

·      PRIMARY NESTING SEASON -  March 15^th-  July 15 - NO CRP Contract Management ALLOWED 

·      FARM LOAN Personnel in Kiowa County Service Center – Tuesday, June 12^th 

·      FSA County Committee Meeting – June 12^th  

Sixth Grade

A HONOR ROLL (A's Only) 

• Bo Arnold 
• Katie Johnson 
• Rachel Kopasz 
• Breanna Lawrence-Wilson 
• Brentley Lening 
• Madison McDowell 
• Porter Spady

B HONOR ROLL (A's/B's Only)

• William Elam 
• Nathan Lowe 
• Owen Sorter

Seventh Grade

A HONOR ROLL (A's Only) 

Colorado U.S. Senators Michael Bennet (D) and Cory Gardner (R), with a bicameral group of lawmakers, today urged Amtrak to uphold its side of a longstanding public-private partnership to maintain the Southwest Chief passenger train and long-distance passenger service. The Southwest Chief runs from Chicago to Los Angeles, and stops in several Colorado communities, including Lamar, La Junta, and Trinidad.

Signup Begins June 4 for Livestock Indemnity Program and Emergency Assistance for Livestock, Honey Bees, and Farm-raised Fish

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will begin accepting disaster assistance program applications on June 4 from agricultural producers who suffered livestock, honeybees, farm-raised fish and other losses due to natural disasters.

• Eads Medical Clinic is offering Sports Physicals for all grades for the 2018-19 school year. Call 719-438-2251 to reserve an appointment
• Mykayla’s Prayer Team Appreciation and Fundraiser Sunday June 3, 2018- Wiley School. Join us as we share our appreciation for all the Krentz Family does for our community and help with medical related expenses-Mini Cheer Camp 3-5pm; Silent & Live Auction 3-5pm; Tailgate Style Dinner 5pm, Entertainment & Games.

Lamar Community College freshman Nate Hoey from Montrose will compete in bull riding at the College National Finals Rodeo this summer. The CNFR starts June 10 with performances and slack, and continues through June 15. The finals are held in Casper, Wyoming. 

Hoey, who finished second in the Central Rocky Mountain Region and currently sits 22^nd in the national standings, will ride June 10-12.

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.