Each month, the Colorado Department of Agriculture features a different product to highlight the variety and quality of products grown, raised or processed in the state. Colorado is the number one millet producing state in the nation, with 260,000 acres producing more than 8 million bushels each year. What’s Millet? Millet is a grain that is most often found in bird seed blends; however, this gluten-free grain is also gaining popularity in many recipes. Look for Colorado millet at your local grocery store or on the menu at restaurants across the state.

Small nonfarm businesses in 22 Colorado counties and neighboring Kansas, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Wyoming counties are now eligible to apply for low‑interest federal disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration. These loans offset economic losses because of reduced revenues caused by the drought in the following primary counties beginning Nov. 15, 2016, announced Director Tanya N. Garfield of SBA’s Disaster Field Operations Center - West.

Primary Colorado counties:  Baca, Elbert, Lincoln and Weld;

• Eads Drivers License Schedule RENEWAL'S ONLY March 7-8-14-15-21-22-28-29 MVR Reports Available

• The 9th annual Girls in the Middle conference  Saturday, March 4, at Lamar Community College For more information on the Girls in the Middle conference, visit  or contact Jenna Davis at 719.336.1589

• Good News!. The hot tub at Prairie Pines has been repaired. Contact Prairie Pines 438-2141 for hours etc.

Southeast Colorado Fishing Conditions - February 28

Arkansas River Headwaters

The Kiowa County Commissioner’s Regular Meeting was called to order at 9:00 a.m. by Chairman Richard Scott on February 14, 2017. Oswald opened the meeting with a prayer and Pledge of Allegiance. Those in Attendance were:

Richard Scott, Chairman

Cindy McLoud, Commissioner

Donald Oswald, Commissioner

Delisa Weeks, County Clerk

Tina Adamson, County Administrator

Thank You

American Legion Post #125 would like to say Thank You to Madonna Pollreis for the repair work that she did to the American Flag at the roadside rest area.  It will definitely extend the life of the flag.  Thank you.

American Legion Post #125

The Internal Revenue Service is encouraging taxpayers to take advantage of the online tools and resources available on IRS.gov.

This is the first in a series of 10 IRS tips called the Tax Time Guide. The guide is designed to help taxpayers navigate common tax issues as this year’s April 18 deadline approaches.