USDA Awards $3.4 Million for Research to Increase Wheat Yields

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) has announced the award of $3.4 million for research into the development of new wheat varieties that are adapted to different geographical regions and environmental conditions. The seven projects are funded through NIFA’s new International Wheat Yield Partnership (IWYP) program, part of the Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI).

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Commissioners Reject Bid for Building Demolition

The Kiowa County Commissioners Special Meeting was called to order by Chairman Richard Scott on December 6, 2016 at 3:18 p.m. Those in attendance were:

Richard Scott, Chairman
Cindy McLoud, Commissioner
Donald Oswald, Commissioner
Delisa Weeks, County Clerk
Tina Adamson, County Administrator

The topic of discussion: Rejection of bid on the Brownfield Grant regarding the Rialto Motel.

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12 Way to Have a Health Holiday Season

Take steps to keep you and your loved ones safe and healthy.

Brighten the holidays by making your health and safety a priority. Take steps to keep you and your loved ones safe and healthy—and ready to enjoy the holidays.

1Wash hands often to help prevent the spread of germs. It's flu season. Wash your hands with soap and clean running water for at least 20 seconds.

2Bundle up to stay dry and warm. Wear appropriate outdoor clothing: light, warm layers, gloves, hats, scarves, and waterproof boots.

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Cold Weather Pet Care

If it’s too cold for you, it’s probably too cold for your pet, so keep your animals inside.

If left outdoors, pets can be susceptible to frostbite, hypothermia, become disoriented, or lost. Don’t leave pets alone in a car during cold weather, either. Cars can act as refrigerators that hold in the cold and cause animals to freeze to death.

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Notice of Proposed Budget

NOTICE AS TO PROPOSED BUDGET

 

Notice is hereby given that the proposed budget has been submitted to Kiowa County, Colorado for the ensuing year of 2017.  A copy of such proposed budget has been filed in the commissioner’s office of the Kiowa County courthouse where same is open for public inspection.  Such proposed budget will be considered at a budget hearing of the county commissioners of Kiowa County, Colorado to be held at the County Courthouse on November 22, 2016 at 10:00 a.m.

 

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