Kiowa County

Kiowa County Commissioners meeting minutes - March 14, 2019

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The Kiowa County Commissioner's regular meeting was called to order by Chairman Richard Scott at 09:10 a.m. on March 14, 2019. Robertson opened the meeting with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance. Those in attendance:

Richard Scott, Chairman

Donald Oswald, Commissioner
Howard "Butch" Robertson, Commissioner

Delisa Weeks, County Clerk

Tina Adamson, County Administrator

Oswald moved and Robertson seconded the motion to approve the minutes as presented. Motion carried.

Eads Summer Baseball annual signup now open

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It's that time of year again - summer ball sign ups in Kiowa County.

You can sign your child up for T-ball (must be 4 by May 1), softball, and baseball by going to the Eads Summer Baseball website: eadssummerball.weebly.com. Select the "Forms" tab, then select the "sign up" tab and complete the online registration. Fill out the insurance form/Consent to Treat form and bring it, as well as payment, to the Eads Summer Baseball annual meeting April 15 at 6:30 at the Eads High School multi-purpose room.

Registration will be open from April 7 through April 16.

Highway 96 closed this week between Boone and Highway 50

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The Colorado Department of Transportation will being work Monday on a six mile stretch of Highway 96 in Pueblo County as crews complete pipe work in the area.

The full closure is expected to be in effect from April 8-12 from Boone to the junction with Highway 50. Motorists will be detoured on to Highway 50 and Highway 209. Only local traffic will be allowed to use Highway 96 during the closure.

The project is part of overall improvements that include repaving portions of Highway 96 to improve safety and increase the lifespan of the road. Bridge repairs are also included.