It appeared only about 15 residents attended a public meeting regarding Kiowa's proposed major water line replacement held in late August at the Chief Theater in Kiowa. There were more professionals and city council people who are involved with the project at the meeting.

The total proposed project is estimated to cost approximately $8.2 million. Phase I of the project replaces about 10 miles of dilapidated line along the Tri-City Road. This is from Kiowa's water wells southeast of Sharon to Hazelton. Kiowa City Administrator Lou Leone said the city is spending an average of $50,000 per year o...