A look back at 2021: Top articles from across KiowaCountyPress.net
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- August 13, 2021 - Lamar Community College announces the spring 2021 honors list – Also the top article for the year in Kiowa County, Colorado – academic achievement is always appreciated.
- April 15, 2021 - Crowley County Sheriff Kurtz dies Wednesday - Sheriff John “Smokey” Kurtz passed away after a long career in law enforcement.
- February 25, 2021 - New boards and commissions appointments announced - Political appointments from around the state to a variety of boards and commissions.
- October 27, 2021 - Influenza (Flu) Vaccine: What you need to know - While COVID-19 has dominated news cycles for nearly two years, seasonal influenza remains a risk that can also be greatly reduced with vaccination.
- May 12, 2021 - Cooking at Home - Potato Beef Casserole - Home cooking enjoyed a resurgence as COVID-19 remote work became common, and people are searching for new recipes to try.
- September 8, 2021 - Ag industry is Kansas' largest economic driver - Much like Colorado and other western states, agriculture is a dominant force in the Kansas economy.
- August 19, 2021 - Dear Dietitian – What drinks do you recommend for someone with acid reflux and gastroparesis? - Healthier living remains a hot topic, and dietitian Leanne McCrate answers reader questions about choosing foods.
- January 13, 2021 - Former Kiowa County Sheriff’s Deputy faces attempted murder charge - Former Deputy Quinton Stump, who was fired after an unrelated incident, faced charges in the death of Zachary Gifford following a traffic stop.
- March 27, 2021 - Colorado statewide fishing report and conditions – March 27, 2021 - If it is outdoors-related in Colorado, it is popular – including fishing at the start of a new season.
- March 14, 2021 - Records may fall as major storm continues in parts of Colorado, Wyoming and Nebraska - A series of storms, including this one, helped break Colorado’s drought conditions – at least for a few months.
- February 13, 2021 - Geologist: Earthquake threat in Illinois is real - The west coast of the United States is not the only place were powerful earthquakes can strike.
- January 9, 2021 - Movie Review - News of the World - After COVID-19 lockdowns, people were just beginning to venture back to places like theaters, and hoping to move back toward a normal life.
- March 13, 2021 - A concept from physics called negentropy could help your life run smoother - Small problems can add up over time, and require a lot of energy to fix.
- February 19, 2021 - One arrested on felony drug charge in Kiowa County - A chase reached speeds of 140 miles per hour before the vehicle was stopped in Bent County.
- April 7, 2021 - Suspect in Texas and Oklahoma vehicle thefts captured after chase ends in Eads - An alert Colorado Parks and Wildlife officer noticed a pickup matching the description of a vehicle stolen in Oklahoma. The ensuing pursuit ended in Eads when the pickup crashed into a building.
- December 31, 2020 - If I have allergies, should I get the coronavirus vaccine? - The COVID-19 pandemic continually raises questions about potential health risks and the best course of action.
- January 12, 2021 - High speed pursuit from Cheyenne County ends near Eads - Three juveniles were apprehended after their vehicle crashed through a fence near Eads.
- October 12, 2021 - EarthTalk – Is Procter & Gamble making progress to stop using virgin forest fiber in toilet paper? - At the start of the pandemic, hoarding toilet paper was the new American pastime. Was it environmentally friendly?
- March 12, 2021 - One arrested following high-speed chase across three counties - Police chases starting or ending in Kiowa County were unusually common this year.
- July 29, 2021 - Governor Ricketts: Nebraska won't be following new CDC mask guidance - To mask, or not to mask – that was the ever changing question, and few could agree on an answer.
- April 12, 2021 - Bomb threat in Eads Sunday night – prank call suspected - Three blocks of Maine Street, as well as side streets, were closed after a call reported explosives planted in a car.
- October 1, 2021 - Lawsuit filed seeking to remove Amendment 78 from Colorado’s November ballot - Amendment 78 would transfer the power to appropriate custodial funds from the state treasurer to the state legislature.
- July 16, 2021 - How effective is the first shot of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine? - After two doses, both vaccines were at least 85 percent effective in preventing symptomatic disease.
- February 21, 2021 - Loss of muscle mass among elderly can lead to falls, and staying put during the pandemic doesn't help - More pandemic impacts: as seniors followed lockdown protocols and stayed home, they were becoming more at risk for falls.
- February 19, 2021 - Cold outbreak will play key role in spring tornado threat - Meteorologist were concerned that a severe spring season for tornadoes was just around the corner after a delay in the start of the season.
