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Abbie Campbell announces candidacy for Prowers County Treasurer and Public Trustee
Abbie Campbell Residents of Prowers County, I am excited to announce my candidacy for Prowers County Treasurer and Public Trustee. As the current appointed Treasurer and Public Trustee, I bring valuable knowledge and experience to the position. I believe in respectful leadership, open communication, and putting the community first. I appreciate serving Prowers County, and […]
Joshua Robertson announces bid for Kiowa County Sheriff
Joshua Robertson, candidate for Kiowa County Sheriff My name is Joshua Robertson, and I am running for Kiowa County Sheriff. In a small rural county like ours, leadership isn’t measured by titles or praise—it’s measured by trust. Trust built over time. Trust built through consistency. Trust built by showing up for people, not just positions. […]
Thomas “Tommy” Dunagan announces bid for re-election as Prowers County Coroner
I am writing to formally announce that I am seeking re-election as Prowers County Coroner and to share with the community why I believe this work — and this office — matters. Over the past three years, I have been proud to lead a complete transformation of the Prowers County Coroner’s Office. My goal from […]
Prowers County Clerk and Recorder Jana Coen announces Candidacy for Re-Election
I, Jana Coen, am pleased to announce my candidacy for re-election to the office of Prowers County Clerk and Recorder. It has been my honor to serve the citizens of Prowers County, and I respectfully ask for the opportunity to continue serving our community. As County Clerk, I have been committed to serving all citizens […]
Ron Cook Seeking Re-Election for Prowers County Commissioner District #2
Ron Cook, District 2 Prowers County Commissioner Prowers County District 2 lies in the northwest corner of Prowers County and generally encompasses citizens living in the rural area of northwest Prowers County and citizens living in the west half of the Town of Bristol, the north one-third of the City of Lamar, and all […]
Prowers County Sheriff Sam Zordel seeking re-election in 2026
Date: 12-4-2025 To the Citizens of Prowers County, It has been a great pleasure serving as the Sheriff of Prowers County, this term. This job isn’t always the easiest, but it is the most rewarding, being able to interact and serve the citizens of Prowers County, my employees and with the other offices of this […]
Ethics commission to investigate 17 Colorado legislators accused of accepting illegal contributions
An American flag and a Colorado flag fly at the Colorado Capitol in Denver on June 10, 2025. (Quentin Young/Colorado Newsline) The Colorado Independent Ethics Commission advanced complaints filed against 17 Democratic state legislators that allege they broke the state’s law prohibiting elected officials from receiving gifts. Colorado Common Cause, a pro-democracy organization, filed complaints against members […]
City of Lamar will have 2 new City Council members as result of November 4 Coordinated Election
EDITOR’S NOTE: These are unofficial results which were released at 8:55 pm November 4, 2025. There was a 36.39% voter turnout for the Mayor and City Council races in Lamar. Out of 7,254 active voters, 2,640 votes were cast. Lamar mayor Kirk Crespin was running unopposed at this election, receiving 990 votes. He will […]
Updated election information including how to view results
ELECTION NEWS Prowers County Clerk & Recorder Election Information: All ballots have been mailed out, so please don’t wait in returning your voted ballot back to the County Clerk and Recorder’s Office! The sooner we get them back the sooner we can provide election results on election night. Election Night Reporting results can be found […]
Prowers County Clerk’s Office press release regarding change in ownership of voting machines
PRESS RELEASE REGARDING CHANGE IN OWNERSHIP OF DOMINION VOTING SYSTEMS Dominion Voting Systems has been acquired by Scott Leiendecker, Founder and Chairman of Liberty Vote, a former elections director from St. Lewis, Missouri, effective immediately. This change in ownership does not affect the security, accuracy, or integrity of Colorado’s election systems, including those used here […]
Election News from Prowers County Clerk and Recorder for 2025 Coordinated Election
Election news from Prowers County Clerk and Recorder ELECTION NEWS: 2025 Coordinated Election ballots are being sent out on Friday, October 10, 2025 and should be arriving during the week of October 13-17, 2025. Be on the watch for your ballot in the mail. If you do not receive your ballot by October 24, […]
Republican governor candidates oppose military troops in Colorado cities at recent forum
Sen. Barbara Kirkmeyer, a Brighton Republican, speaks during a candidate forum for the Republican governor’s race primary on Thursday in Denver. (Photo by Sara Wilson/Colorado Newsline) Republican candidates for Colorado governor during a forum Thursday night were skeptical of a plan to send federal troops into American cities. “I’m very nervous about the idea of […]
Election information from Prowers County Clerk’s Office
ELECTION NEWS FROM PROWERS COUNTY CLERK’S OFFICE When will ballots be mailed? Ballots will be mailed to Active eligible electors during the week of October 13-17, 2025. What’s on my ballot? Municipal Candidates City of Lamar Mayor-At Large Ward-1 Ward-2 Ward-3 Granada School District RE-1 Offices Director District A Director District C Director […]
Advocates launch campaign to fully fund Colorado’s universal school meals program
Shannon Thompson, public policy and legislative chair for the Colorado School Nutrition Association, speaks at an event in support of two ballot measures that would shore up funding for the state’s school meals program, in Lakewood (Photo by Chase Woodruff/Colorado Newsline) By:Chase Woodruff/ColoradoNewsline Parents, educators and anti-hunger advocates gathered at a community farm […]
