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Andrade, Schnabel Begin New Term as County Commissioners
The first meeting of the year for the Prowers County Board of Commissioners was brief as commissioners Millbrand, Marble and Schnabel approved the low bid from Tri County Ford for a 2013 Fusion for the County Health Department. Commissioners discussed the 2013 LiveWell contract and Wellnet Contracts with Justin Lee, Director of County Public Health […]
County Holds Retirement Ceremonies for Grauberger and Tyner
Together, Carol Grauberger and Ken Tyner had almost 80 years of service as employees of Prowers County. They were recognized for their work ethic and accomplishments during a brief appreciation ceremony held at the County Annex Monday, December 17. Carol Grauberger began her employment in 1978 with the county in Vital Statistics and as […]
Lodging Panel Funds October MMA, Sets 2013 Budget
The Prowers Lodging Tax Panel voted to approve half the funding request for a MMA, Mixed Martial Arts Event in Lamar to coincide with the annual Oktoberfest celebration on October 6. Local resident, Arnulfo Ortega, who helped coordinate the first MMA event held in Lamar, said he and a new promoter, Gabriel Charboneau from […]
Lodging Panel Funds Okotoberfest Car Show/Rod Run
The Prowers County Lodging Tax Panel approved a $1,000 funding request from Ron and Lana Cook for a Car Show/Poker Run during this year’s Oktoberfest in Lamar. The money will be used to advertise the car show for regional participants and the registration proceeds from the event will be donated to the annual, local Toys […]
A Demolished Derby? Commissioners Receive Suggestions for Improvements
“We can do better and we’d like to try.” That was the general discussion from Cliff Warren and Larry Coberly as they addressed the recent Sand & Sage Demolition Derby with the Prowers County Commissioners, Thursday, June 21. The annual derby was held last Saturday, June 16 at the Prowers County Fairgrounds. Coberly said he […]
Granada Trustees Discuss Water Tank Rental
The Granada water tower is being considered as host site for an antenna for Ark Valley Internet or Atmos Energy. Tom Schlesener, an Atmos representative, explained to the Granada Trustees during their February 8 meeting, his company’s antenna would be used to conduct meter readings in the community in a two mile radius. Atmos is […]
Thirty Day Comment Period Open for Prowers District Changes
The Prowers County Commissioners are extending a decision date by thirty days, to allow citizens time to ask questions or make recommendations on the proposed district changes in Prowers County. A public hearing was held during the commissioner’s meeting on Thursday, July 14. Only a handful of citizens attended, asking questions to clarify the intricate […]
Commissioners Proposing New Districts for Prowers County
New boundaries are being proposed for the three districts in Prowers County, the first time they’ve been altered in over 40 years. The 2010 national census has showed the three districts are out of population alignment. Instead of an equal one-third population representation in each district, the county population is at 19% for District 1 […]
Can The Sage Nutrition Program Continue?
The Sage Nutrition Board, comprised of commissioner representatives of the six southeast Colorado counties, is having doubts that Sage Nutrition can continue to provide meals for shut-ins and the elderly. Too much money is going out and not enough money is coming in to continue to operate effectively, according to the Prowers County Commissioners. Commissioner […]
The Prowers County Wagons are Getting their New Home
The Prowers County Commissioners, Big Timbers Museum officials, members of the Prowers Historical Board and local tourism supporters are counting off the days on their calendars until 11am, June 25, the scheduled opening day of the new transportation museum for the county. Opening day will bring and end to over […]