Eads School lunch menus - February 16-19, 2026
February 16-19, 2026, lunch menus for Eads schools in Kiowa County, Colorado.
Colorado River negotiations crumble as another deadline passes by
Seven states drawing water from the Colorado River for drinking, farming and electricity walked away from the negotiating table Friday without a deal.
Department of Homeland Security enters shutdown, amid dispute over funding
The second partial government shutdown in 2026 began at 12:01 a.m. Saturday.
Procedural objections almost stop Alaska Legislature from extending disaster declaration
The Alaska Legislature Wednesday approved a 30-day extension for the state of disaster covering the fall 2025 storms.
Study documents drastic mountain goat decline in Glacier National Park
A long-running citizen science program in Glacier National Park has observed a marked decrease in the population of mountain goats since 2008.
Colorado dairy producers urged to enroll in 2026 Dairy Margin Coverage by February 26
Colorado dairy producers are being reminded to enroll in the federal Dairy Margin Coverage program by Feb. 26 to secure risk protection.
Kiowa County Commissioners meeting minutes – January 29, 2026
Minutes of the January 29, 2026, meeting of the Kiowa County, Colorado, Board of County Commissioners.
Town of Cheyenne Wells council meeting minutes – January 21, 2026
Minutes of the January 21, 2026, meeting of the Town of Cheyenne Well, Colorado, council.
Golden Plains Insurance announces $2,000 scholarship for Class of 2026 graduates
Golden Plains Insurance in Lamar has announced it will again offer a $2,000 educational scholarship for the 2025–26 academic year.
Lamar City Offices and Building Presidents Day Closure
Most City of Lamar offices and buildings will be closed February 16 for Presidents Day.
CLOSED:
- City Complex/Library,
- Community Building,
- Public Works,
Police and Fire administrative offices are closed. The public is encouraged to call the Prowers County Communications Center (Dispatch) at 719-336-3977 with any non-emergency issues or 911 for emergencies.
Lamar Sanitation is running Monday commercial and residential trash routes, and the Lamar Landfill is open 8:30 – 3:30 on 2/16.