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EPA to ease restrictions on summer ethanol-blend sales as gas prices soar
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency will allow gas stations to sell a blended fuel containing 15 percent ethanol into the summer season.
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Hickenlooper investments raise questions amid push to ban congressional stock trading
John Hickenlooper, the junior senator from Colorado, has left management of his stock portfolio to a third party to avoid conflicts of interest
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​Spending impact would be given prominent place in ballot initiatives under Colorado bill
A bill being advanced by Democrats in the Colorado General Assembly would add another wrinkle to the state’s fitful efforts at fiscal policy.
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Colorado House delays vote on firearm barrels bill
Colorado’s Democratic-controlled General Assembly is poised to send several gun control bills to Governor Jared Polis.
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César Chávez Day​ would be renamed under Colorado bill following allegations
Colorado lawmakers are moving to rename César Chávez Day as Farm Workers Day.
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Judge says Democrat can participate in assembly process in race for Boebert’s seat
A Denver judge shut down an effort to keep a Democratic candidate for Colorado’s 4th Congressional District out of the caucus and assembly nominating process.

National and Global News

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EPA to ease restrictions on summer ethanol-blend sales as gas prices soar
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency will allow gas stations to sell a blended fuel containing 15 percent ethanol into the summer season.
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State savings weaken as budget pressures increase, analysis warns
State rainy day funds are declining nationally as states face increased costs, lower tax revenue and federal budget cuts.
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Politics: 2026Talks - March 26, 2026
Politics in the United States and around the world.
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The Yonder Report: News from rural America - March 26, 2026
News from rural America.
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Gas prices approach $4 a gallon in U.S., $6 in California
The average U.S. gallon of gas neared $4 Wednesday as California closed in on $6.
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New census estimates show movers swelling population in small Southeast counties
Small counties in the coastal Southeast had some of the largest population gains between mid-2024 and mid-2025.
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Daily Audio Newscast - March 26, 2026
Daily audio newscast with stories from across the United States and around the world.
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Daily Audio Newscast Afternoon Update - March 25, 2026
Daily audio newscast with stories from across the United States and around the world.

Life in Kiowa County

Haswell - Eads - Brandon - Sheridan Lake - Towner - Classifieds - Local Government - Sand Creek


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USDA Update – March 26, 2026
Agriculture news and information from the Eads USDA Service Center in Kiowa County, Colorado.
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Kiowa County Commissioners meeting agenda - March 26, 2026
Agenda for the March 26, 2026, meeting of the Kiowa County, Colorado, board of county commissioners.
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USDA Update – March 23, 2026
Agriculture news and information from the Eads USDA Service Center in Kiowa County, Colorado.
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Near-record heat expected through Thursday; cold front to bring significant cooldown
Temperatures across Kiowa County are expected to approach 90 degrees Wednesday and Thursday.
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About Town – March 24, 2026
Life in Eads and Kiowa County, Colorado, as observed by Doris Lessenden.
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Boebert opens service academy nomination applications for Class of 2031
High school students in eastern Colorado have until September 18 to apply for a congressional nomination to attend a United States service academy.
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Birthdays and Anniversaries - March 23-29, 2026
Celebrating birthdays and anniversaries in Kiowa County.
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Kiowa County weather recap - March 25, 2026
Weather conditions in Kiowa County, Colorado, for the seven days ending March 25, 2026.

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USDA Update – March 26, 2026
Agriculture news and information from the Eads USDA Service Center in Kiowa County, Colorado.
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Boebert opens service academy nomination applications for Class of 2031
High school students in eastern Colorado have until September 18 to apply for a congressional nomination to attend a United States service academy.
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USDA Update – March 23, 2026
Agriculture news and information from the Eads USDA Service Center in Kiowa County, Colorado.
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Listen to the top audio articles and podcasts for the week ending March 21, 2026
Listen to the top audio articles and podcasts from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending March 21, 2026.
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Top articles for the week ending March 21, 2026
Top articles from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending March 21, 2026.
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Southeast Colorado girls high school basketball playoff scores - March 12-14, 2026 (FINAL)
March 12-14, 2026, girls basketball scores for southeast Colorado high school teams.
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Southeast Colorado boys high school basketball playoff scores - March 11-14, 2026 (FINAL)
March 11-14, 2026, boys basketball scores for southeast Colorado high school teams.
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Listen to the top audio articles and podcasts for the week ending March 14, 2026
Listen to the top audio articles and podcasts from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending March 14, 2026.

Economy

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EPA to ease restrictions on summer ethanol-blend sales as gas prices soar
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency will allow gas stations to sell a blended fuel containing 15 percent ethanol into the summer season.
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Gas prices approach $4 a gallon in U.S., $6 in California
The average U.S. gallon of gas neared $4 Wednesday as California closed in on $6.
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Gas prices rise again as some states consider tax holidays
Gas prices are climbing again across the United States — with little clarity on where prices are headed next.
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Data show economy squeezing credit card holders
Americans owe more credit card debt than at any point in history and they are facing sky-high interest rates.

Elections

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Oklahoma agrees to turn over voter data to end federal lawsuit
Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond has agreed to release what was previously considered private voter data to the federal government.
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Fingers holding a pencil over an election ballot showing yes and no options
​Spending impact would be given prominent place in ballot initiatives under Colorado bill
A bill being advanced by Democrats in the Colorado General Assembly would add another wrinkle to the state’s fitful efforts at fiscal policy.
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Lawmakers spar over Homeland Security funding deal as shutdown strains airport security
U.S. Senate Republicans Tuesday were waiting to hear back from Democrats after they sent them a new offer to fund the Department of Homeland Security.
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The ever‑evolving Latino vote is rapidly shifting away from Trump and Republicans
Evidence from general elections in 2025, as well as special elections in 2026, suggest an abrupt correction is underway.

Health & Living

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Wyoming’s plan to fund rural hospitals after $1 trillion in Medicaid cuts
Wyoming officials say they have a plan to make five years of upcoming grants from a new $50 billion federal rural health program last “forever.”
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The Yonder Report: News from rural America - March 26, 2026
News from rural America.
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Health care costs in Colorado will grow under federal policy, patient advocates say
Patients and health care providers in Colorado Tuesday expressed anxiety around high health care costs.
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New census estimates show movers swelling population in small Southeast counties
Small counties in the coastal Southeast had some of the largest population gains between mid-2024 and mid-2025.

Movie Reviews

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Movie Review - Project Hail Mary
Critic Bob Garver looks at "Project Hail Mary" Does it leave him out of this world?
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Movie Review - Reminders of Him
Critic Bob Garver looks at Pixar's "Hoppers." Does it have him jumping for joy?
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Movie Review - Hoppers
Critic Bob Garver looks at Pixar's "Hoppers." Does it have him jumping for joy?
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Movie Review - Scream 7
Critic Bob Garver looks at "Scream 7." Is it his favorite in the series?

Agriculture

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USDA Update – March 26, 2026
Agriculture news and information from the Eads USDA Service Center in Kiowa County, Colorado.
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While not trendy, South Dakota college students take up rangeland management
South Dakota academic leaders said there's an under-the-radar major, which often has plenty of opportunities for young adults: rangeland management.
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USDA Update – March 23, 2026
Agriculture news and information from the Eads USDA Service Center in Kiowa County, Colorado.
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War in Middle East causes further stress on U.S. farmers
Corn farmers in the U.S. are bracing for even higher fertilizer prices as conflict in the Middle East impacts the globally traded commodity.

Government & Politics

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Colorado seniors with walkers, canes, songs plan 'No Kings' protest
More than 100 senior citizens plan to gather at the corner of Little Raven and 15th streets in Denver.
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A scrap of torn paper with the word "Medicaid" rests on top of a spread of United States 100 dollar currency.
Wyoming’s plan to fund rural hospitals after $1 trillion in Medicaid cuts
Wyoming officials say they have a plan to make five years of upcoming grants from a new $50 billion federal rural health program last “forever.”
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Politics: 2026Talks - March 26, 2026
Politics in the United States and around the world.
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Hickenlooper investments raise questions amid push to ban congressional stock trading
John Hickenlooper, the junior senator from Colorado, has left management of his stock portfolio to a third party to avoid conflicts of interest

Crime, Court & Law

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Oklahoma agrees to turn over voter data to end federal lawsuit
Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond has agreed to release what was previously considered private voter data to the federal government.
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Santa Fe jury awards New Mexico $375M in Meta child exploitation case
A Santa Fe jury Tuesday found Meta willfully violated New Mexico’s consumer protection laws.
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Utah’s Gunnison prison site to expand after lawmakers shell out $125M
The Central Utah Correctional Facility in Gunnison is set to expand to accommodate a growing prison population.
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High court to hear case to decide where migrants can apply for asylum
The Supreme Court said in November it had decided to take the case, Noem v. Al Otro Lado.

Weather & Climate

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Conservation group asks federal commission to re-evaluate New Mexico utility’s $400M stock sale
TXNM Energy Inc., which owns PNM, and private equity firm Blackstone Infrastructure announced an $11.5 billion acquisition
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Kiowa County weather recap - March 25, 2026
Weather conditions in Kiowa County, Colorado, for the seven days ending March 25, 2026.
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Near-record heat expected through Thursday; cold front to bring significant cooldown
Temperatures across Kiowa County are expected to approach 90 degrees Wednesday and Thursday.
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Snowpack drought leaves Utahns with less water for reservoirs
State officials are warning Utahns an unusually dry winter season could mean water will be in short supply during the spring and summer months.

Personal Finance & Business

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Words on a door's transom window reading "United States Environmental Protection Agency"
EPA to ease restrictions on summer ethanol-blend sales as gas prices soar
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency will allow gas stations to sell a blended fuel containing 15 percent ethanol into the summer season.
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Glass piggy bank half filled with gold coins
State savings weaken as budget pressures increase, analysis warns
State rainy day funds are declining nationally as states face increased costs, lower tax revenue and federal budget cuts.
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Hickenlooper investments raise questions amid push to ban congressional stock trading
John Hickenlooper, the junior senator from Colorado, has left management of his stock portfolio to a third party to avoid conflicts of interest
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Health care costs in Colorado will grow under federal policy, patient advocates say
Patients and health care providers in Colorado Tuesday expressed anxiety around high health care costs.

Food & Recipes

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Cooking at Home - Lemon Pepper Salmon Patties
With a mix of flaked salmon, breadcrumbs, mayonnaise, and egg, a simple fillet transforms into a tasty pan-seared patty!
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Cooking at Home - Pineapple Angel Food Cake
Fluffy and fruity, this airy cake is delicate and sweet, the perfect after dinner treat.
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Cooking at Home - Homemade Bagels
Did you know that you can make your own fresh, delicious, whole-grain rich bagels at home?
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Cooking at Home - Brazilian Rice
The vegetarian dish combines leafy greens and high fiber brown rice to make a wholesome side dish or a satisfying main dish.

Science, Tech & Education

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Colorado’s role in artificial intelligence up for debate
Artificial intelligence and cloud computing are fueling rapid growth in data centers across the nation.
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Boebert opens service academy nomination applications for Class of 2031
High school students in eastern Colorado have until September 18 to apply for a congressional nomination to attend a United States service academy.
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Person on horseback in a rural setting looking at a herd of cattle in the distance
While not trendy, South Dakota college students take up rangeland management
South Dakota academic leaders said there's an under-the-radar major, which often has plenty of opportunities for young adults: rangeland management.
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Data center restrictions signed into South Dakota law after push for incentives failed
The law applies to data centers with a peak electrical demand of 10 megawatts or greater.

Outdoors & Entertainment

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Two Buttes Reservoir dries up, fish salvage order rescinded
Colorado Parks and Wildlife has rescinded an emergency fish salvage order at Two Buttes Reservoir State Wildlife Area in Baca County.
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Movie Review - Project Hail Mary
Critic Bob Garver looks at "Project Hail Mary" Does it leave him out of this world?
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Home Country – Faith in the future
Rural life and humor, with characters from the mind of Slim Randles.
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Alaska officials step toward wider oil and gas exploration on state land near Yukon River
The Alaska Department of Natural Resources has tentatively decided that oil and gas exploration should be allowed on state land in the vicinity of the Yukon River.

The Conversation

Academics and journalism meet to explore interesting topics.

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The ever‑evolving Latino vote is rapidly shifting away from Trump and Republicans
Evidence from general elections in 2025, as well as special elections in 2026, suggest an abrupt correction is underway.
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Constant technology changes throw seniors a curve – and add to caregivers’ load
Technology caregiving is the act of helping someone use digital tools.
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Targeting of energy facilities turned Iran war into worst‑case scenario for Gulf states
Targeting of energy facilities turned Iran war into worst‑case scenario for G
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Curious Kids: Why do mountaintops stay snowy?
Earth’s atmosphere begins right at its surface and extends to outer space, and it is filled with a mixture of many different gases.

Classifieds & Sponsors

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Help Wanted - Road & Bridge Equipment Operators
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Help Wanted - Clinic Nurse
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Election - Town of Eads
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