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3,900 Nonfarm Payroll Jobs Added in January; Unemployment Rate Rises to 4.7 Percent

3,900 Nonfarm Payroll Jobs Added in January; Unemployment Rate Rises to 4.7 Percent

  Household survey data According to the survey of households, Colorado’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate increased one-tenth of a percentage point in January to 4.7 percent compared to the revised December rate of 4.6 percent. The number of unemployed individuals grew by 2,600 over the same time period to 152,800. The national unemployment rate decreased one-tenth of a percentage […]

McClave Cardinals sweep the 1A basketball tournament, with first place wins for both teams

McClave Cardinals sweep the 1A basketball tournament, with first place wins for both teams

The exuberant teams pose with their trophies (photo credit to TM Arrow Photography) The McClave Cardinals girls and boys basketball teams returned home as champions this past weekend.  Saturday afternoon the Lady Cardinals soundly defeated Idalia with a score of 47-33 to win its first CHSAA 1A Girls State Championship since 2009.  Coach Brianne Howe […]

Zonta Club of Prowers County initiates Danielle Cook as new member

Zonta Club of Prowers County initiates Danielle Cook as new member

  President Connie Jacobsen, Danielle Cook, Cody Laughlin & Chris Chandler. Zonta Club of Prowers County initiated a new member, Danielle Cook, at their  meeting on March 11th.  Marsha Page was the guest speaker, speaking about her involvement in our community.  She also was instrumental in helping to organize The Prowers County Sheriff’s Department Youth […]