Lamar Middle School Counselor, Katie Smotherman, received the Child Abuse Prevention Leadership Award at Prowers County’s Plant a Pinwheel event for Child Abuse Awareness Month alongside community organization partners on April 3. Smotherman has been a school counselor for over seven years, after previously being a classroom teacher. During that time, her tireless dedication to […]
After the recent identification of human West Nile Virus cases, the Prowers County Public Health and Environment is actively monitoring the situation and issuing safety guidelines to protect residents. In a press release, officials said they are working closely with local health partners to spread awareness about West Nile Virus infection. Residents are encouraged to […]