Agriculture news and information from the Eads USDA Service Center in Kiowa County, Colorado.

Life in Eads and Kiowa County, Colorado, as observed by Doris Lessenden.

Monday, November 6

• 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Prowers County Extension in conjunction with Baca County Extension and Bent County Extension, is offering two in-person Pesticide license recertification workshops at the Baca County Fairgrounds in Springfield. Contact Prowers County Extension Office (719-336-7734 or Baca County Extension Office (719-523-6971) for more information.

Tuesday, November 7

• Election Day All ballots must be received by the county clerk by 7:00 p.m.
• 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Critic Bob Garver takes a look at the post-Halloween film "Five Nights and Freddy's."

The Annual 4-H Achievement Banquet marked the end of the 2022/2023 year.

Five decades of data shows that poverty exacerbates these impacts.

Marlin W. Eder

March 27, 1940 - October 27, 2023

Marlin W. Eder passed away October 27, 2023 at Colorado Springs Memorial Center.

He was born March 27, 1940, to Raymond and Hannah Eder.

Marlin loved horses, and spent his career as a team roper. He won many titles, including the Greeley Stampede Team Roper Competition.

Marlin Eder

March 27, 1940 - October 27, 2023

A private graveside memorial service will be held. 

Mr. Eder passed away at Memorial Hospital in Colorado Springs.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Eads Senior Citizens.

Arrangements are under the direction of Brown Funeral Home.

BREAKFAST

Monday, November 6

• Cheese Omelet - Toast - Fruit – Milk

Tuesday, November 7

• Muffins - Fruit – Milk

Wednesday, November 8

• French Toast - Fruit – Milk

Thursday, November 9

• Croissant Sandwich - Fruit – Milk

LUNCH

Monday, November 6

• Popcorn Chicken - French Fries - Mixed Veggies - Bananas – Milk

Tuesday, November 7

• Pizza - Broccoli - Peaches - Milk 

Wednesday, November 8

• BBQ Ribs - Buttered Noodles - Mix

Colorado State Patrol Troopers investigated 52 crashes caused by fatigue in 2022.