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Loveless Assesses PMC Future Finances
Prowers Medical Center, like similar hospitals across the country, may experience some financial changes next year in light of federal funding changes and potential program alterations from the new administration in Washington, DC. Chief Executive Officer, Craig Loveless, told the Prowers County Commissioners, the hospital is exploring those lines of service that can generate the […]
Holiday Closure Schedule for Lamar Community College
(Lamar, Colorado; December 7, 2016) Lamar Community College’s fall semester is quickly coming to a close and everyone is looking forward to the holidays. The LCC campus will be closed starting Saturday, December 24, 2015, and will reopen on Tuesday, January 3, 2016, so that faculty and staff can spend time with their families. […]
LCC Equine Students Showcase Semester’s Work
(Lamar, Colorado; November 22, 2016) The Lamar Community College Horse Training & Management program held its Fall Show on Friday, November 18, at the LCC Equine Complex. Students in the Horse Training & Management (HTM), Equine Business Management (EBM), and Barrel Horse Training programs demonstrated their skills and how well they have trained their horses […]
LCC Booster Club hosts High School Night
(Lamar, Colorado; November 13, 2016) This Friday, November 18, will be High School Night at the Lamar Community College Wellness Center. Admission to all three LCC games scheduled for that night will be free to anyone wearing area high school apparel. The Wellness Center will be busy that afternoon and evening. First, the women’s basketball […]
Commissioners Continue Work on Final 2017 County Budget
Just about every item on the Prowers County Commissioner’s meeting agenda on Monday, November 7, focused on next year’s budget issues. A morning work session with Janet Lundy, Finance Director & Budget Officer began their day and from there, moved on to Road & Bridge, Building Operations, Public Health & Environment, Internet Technology, Department […]
Lamar High School Continues Win Streak at LCC Knowledge Bowl
Photo (left to right): Dwight Campbell, Zach Scriven, Angela Medina, Reece Campell, Shania Jo RunningRabbit and Dr. Lujan, LCC President. (Lamar, Colorado; November 7, 2016) Lamar High School’s A-team won top honors and the traveling trophy at the Knowledge Bowl hosted at Lamar Community College, repeating their win from last year. 30 teams from […]
PEP Board Reviews Director’s Search
The advertisement seeking a new executive director for PEP, Prowers Economic Prosperity, should be placed on twelve on-line sites, catering to that specific job market. Some final changes in the ad literature related to qualifications were discussed, after which the ad should be posted to receive national scope. Given the timeline of the ad, however, […]
PMC Aids Lamar Community College Students
Every year, the Prowers Medical Center Auxiliary assists several Lamar Community College Level II Nursing students with scholarships. The 2016-2017 year is no different. This year’s recipients are Emerson Andrade, Shawna Daniel, Alyssa Havens, Ashley Roberts, and Crystal Zamarripa. The PMC Auxiliary raises funds that in turn are given to the hospital to buy new […]
City Council Discusses Variety of Agenda Items
Sean Lirley and Wayne Stiles have both served on the City of Lamar Building Codes/Variance Boards in the past and the council voted to recommend their appointment for continued membership. On a similar matter, with the resignation of Howard Hobbs from the Lamar Utilities Board, a vacancy opened for his term expiring August 2018. The […]
LCC Bolsters Sexual Assault Prevention Practices with Haven
(Pueblo, Colorado – October 20, 2016) – On Wednesday, October 19, Colorado Attorney General Cynthia Coffman met with students and educators from several higher education institutions to launch a new program to provide critical sexual assault prevention education to colleges and universities around Colorado. Through funding provided by the Attorney General’s Office, the Haven-Understanding Sexual […]
Partners for HOPE Sets Annual Chili Supper for November
Members of the HOPE Coalition decided on Friday, November 18th as the date for their 5th Annual Chili Supper, now an yearly fund-raising tradition at the HOPE Center Lincoln School. There was considerable discussion to find a non-conflicting date with other local activities and the November date is the best available on the calendar. Although […]
Expanded PEP Board Holds Initial Meeting
More new faces were seated around the table as the PEP Board of Directors met October 18th to discuss progress on their search for a new executive director for Prowers Economic Prosperity. Members also discussed the salary range for the position, between $55,000 and $75,000, as well as a benefits package, including health, which will […]
Granada Residents Deliberate November Electricity Vote
The issue to sell Granada’s electricity distribution assets to SECPA, Southeast Colorado Power Association, will appear on the November 8th General Election ballot. A similar vote was defeated in a town wide election in April of 2014 by a vote of 53 to 30. The sale price two years ago was $475,000 and has increased […]
Commissioners Plan for Future Arena Activities and COSI Grants for LCC
The Prowers County Commissioners discussed a date for next year’s Colorado Junior Rodeo Association’s finals with association president, Danielle Wollert. “We’re looking at a tight schedule for next August,” she explained, adding that the dates will overlap with the start of school next year and may coincide with the Sand and Sage Fair that will […]
PEP Begins Revision of By-Laws
Prowers Economic Prosperity met for the first time on Tuesday, September 27th following its revision as PCDI. President Rick Robbins informed the newly formed economic development group, that the proposed changes to the new by-laws are still a work in progress and attorney John Lefferdink wants to review them before they are adopted. County Commissioner, […]
