By Eric Brown
Improved seed varieties, advanced production techniques and innovative growing practices helped corn growers achieve ever-higher yields in the National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) 2016 National Corn Yield Contest. The National Corn Yield Contest is now in its 52nd year and remains NCGA’s most popular program for members. Participation in the contest remained strong in 2016, with 7,972 entries received.
Lauretta is the very excited winner of a 32" television from KiowaCountyPress.net and PlainsNetworkServices.com.
U.S. Senator Cory Gardner (R-CO), along with Congressman Scott Tipton (CO-3), have sent a letter to Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Gina McCarthy regarding the agency’s decision not to fully reimburse affected states, local, and tribal governments that have been impacted by the EPA-born Gold King Mine disaster.
December 26
Hollie Frederick
December 27
Jenna Lyon
Kelly Darnell
Lucy Barnett
December 28
Paul Simmons* In Memory
Jen Hopkins
Floyd Barnes
December 29
Maggie Vortruba
Bonnie Eder
Ella Hirsh
Ida Hirsh
Jason Weirich
Chloe Gourley
Tyrel Smith
Bill Barnett
Colby Rehm
One of our most popular features over the past 15 years - a full-page color photo on the front of the Kiowa County Press showing various impressions of life in Kiowa County. While a limited number of copies continue to be printed and distributed each week at Kiowa Healthmart, COOP C-Store in Eads, Haswell Propane, and Thunderbird Petroleum, we wanted to bring this feature to our online readers as well.
Shown below - the front page of the December 23, 2016, Kiowa County Press - Santa and Mrs. Claus greet visitors at the roadside park in Eads. Photo by Chris Sorensen.
By Chris Sorensen
The United State Geological Survey has recorded an earthquake in New Mexico measuring 4.0 of the Richter Scale. The USGS had originally reported the quake as 4.5 on the scale in intial information received 45 minutes after the event occurred.
Christmas, Kwanzaa, and Hanukah all fall within three days of each other this year. As friends and families gather together this season, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food Safety Inspection Service has four food safety tips to ensure a healthy and safe holiday.
Even on Holidays, Always Follow the Four Steps to Food Safety
