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Colorado joins lawsuit challenging federal ‘defund provision’ targeting Planned Parenthood
More than 1.1 million people could lose access to care if Planned Parenthood clinics close.
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Official photo of PROMO HIRES CROPPED Politician - United States Representative Gabe Evans (R) Colorado
Evans: Lawsuit against deputy will endanger Coloradans
Evans said that he understands the broader impact this lawsuit could have.
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Polis releases K-12 plan for National Governors Association
Colorado Governor Jared Polis, chair of the National Governors Association, recently released an “Education Roadmap for Governors.”
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Report: Colorado workers must earn $36.79 per hour to afford housing
Minimum wage workers in Colorado have to work two full-time jobs, or 82 hours per week, to afford a one-bedroom apartment.
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Man dies at John Martin State Park Saturday
A 33-year-old man visiting John Martin Reservoir State Park in Bent County died Saturday night
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Proposed Colorado ballot measure would redirect funds from electrification to roads
All revenue from retail, ride-share fees would go to highways and roads according to ballot measure.

National and Global News

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EPA proposes rollback of basis for climate change rules, sparking Dem outrage
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency submitted a proposal rescind the agency’s regulation of greenhouse gas emissions
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Daily Audio Newscast - July 30, 2025
Daily audio newscast with stories from across the United States and around the world.
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Commentary - Reconciliation bill puts habitat and hunting on the chopping block
The reconciliation bill was essentially a public lands giveaway in disguise.
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PROMO Government - USDA United States Department of Agriculture Building Washington DC - iStock - Melissa Kopka
Benefits for Colorado, blow to department workforce foreseen in USDA relocation
The department wants to relocate up to 2,600 of its 4,600 D.C.-area employees to regional offices.
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New law could increase wildfire risks in Colorado
The new law removes $450 million needed to manage forests not owned by the federal government or states.
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Mixed reactions follow Trump's executive order on homelessness
The executive order represents a forceful shift in the federal government approach to homelessness.
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Politics: 2025Talks - July 30, 2025
Politics in the United States and around the world.
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Daily Audio Newscast Afternoon Update - July 29, 2025
Daily audio newscast with stories from across the United States and around the world.

Life in Kiowa County

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Back to school registration for Kiowa County School District RE-1
Registration for the 2025-2026 school year will be held at Eads High School (Multi-purpose Room and main hallway) August 5, 2025.
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Pages from the Past - From the 138-year history of the Kiowa County Press - July 27, 2025
From the 138-year history of the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado.
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Kiowa County weather recap - July 30, 2025
Weather conditions in Kiowa County, Colorado, for the seven days ending July 30, 2025.
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Top articles for the week ending July 26, 2025
Top articles from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending July 26, 2025.
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About Town – July 28, 2025
Life in Eads and Kiowa County, Colorado, as observed by Doris Lessenden.
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Kiowa County weather recap - July 23, 2025
Weather conditions in Kiowa County, Colorado, for the seven days ending July 23, 2025.
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Plainview School 2025-26 registration open
Plainview School 2025-26 registration open
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Listen to the top audio articles and podcasts for the week ending July 26, 2025
Listen to the top audio articles and podcasts from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending July 26, 2025.

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Listen to the top audio articles and podcasts for the week ending July 26, 2025
Listen to the top audio articles and podcasts from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending July 26, 2025.
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Top articles for the week ending July 26, 2025
Top articles from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending July 26, 2025.
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Your Story: In the Beginning – Hammer Family History Part 27
Ernie Hammer is a long time Kiowa County Press contributor. This story is written by Ernie’s Aunt Liz, Elizabeth Katherine (Hammer) Smith Benatti.
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USDA Update – July 23, 2025
Agriculture news and information from the Eads USDA Service Center in Kiowa County, Colorado.
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Senator Byron Pelton condemns Perkins Canal plan, reaffirms Colorado water defense
Senator Byron Pelton condemns Perkins Canal plan, reaffirms Colorado water de
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Town of Cheyenne Wells Council Meeting Minutes – June 10, 2025
Minutes of the June 10, 2025, meeting of the Town of Cheyenne Well, Colorado, council.
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Listen to the top audio articles and podcasts for the week ending July 19, 2025
Listen to the top audio articles and podcasts from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending July 19, 2025.
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Top articles for the week ending July 19, 2025
Top articles from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending July 19, 2025.

Economy

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Tariffs have no negative impact on Colorado car sales - so far
A recent report on the automotive industry found that tariffs have not yet had an impact on car sales in Colorado.
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Colorado unemployment drops slightly, 10th highest in U.S.
Unemployment in Colorado dropped by 0.1 percent from May to 4.7 percent, ranking the state’s unemployment 10th highest in the nation.
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Inflation outpaces median income in Southwestern states
The BEA released statistics looking specifically at how disposable personal income is distributed across households in each state.
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Rural Alaska village banks on alternative energy as economic driver
Kotlik, a Yupik native village nestled on the banks of the Yukon River is using alternative energy as an economic driver.

Elections

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Salt Lake City School Board member agrees to resign following election bribery charges
The Salt Lake City School Board member who prosecutors say tried to bribe his political opponent last year has agreed to resign.
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Proposed Colorado ballot measure would redirect funds from electrification to roads
All revenue from retail, ride-share fees would go to highways and roads according to ballot measure.
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City of Lamar - Call for Petitions – Municipal Election
The City of Lamar will begin accepting Petitions for Nomination for the upcoming municipal election.
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Judge hears former Mesa County Clerk Tina Peters’ request to be released on bond
A federal magistrate judge heard from attorneys for Tina Peters, the election-denying former Mesa County clerk, during a Tuesday habeas corpus hearing.

Health & Living

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Tips for maintaining kids’ healthy sleep habits in summer
With school out for summer vacation, maintaining healthy sleep habits can be a challenge for parents and children.
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EPA proposes rollback of basis for climate change rules, sparking Dem outrage
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency submitted a proposal rescind the agency’s regulation of greenhouse gas emissions
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Colorado joins lawsuit challenging federal ‘defund provision’ targeting Planned Parenthood
More than 1.1 million people could lose access to care if Planned Parenthood clinics close.
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Mixed reactions follow Trump's executive order on homelessness
The executive order represents a forceful shift in the federal government approach to homelessness.

Movie Reviews

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Movie Review - The Fantastic Four: First Steps
Critic Bob Garver looks at "The Fantastic Four: First Steps." Will those first steps be the last?
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Movie Review - I Know What You Did Last Summer
Critic Bob Garver looks at "I Know What You Did Last Summer." Will it be a hit this summer?
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Movie Review - Superman
Critic Bob Garver looks at the "Superman" reboot. Did he find any weaknesses?
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Movie Review - Jurassic World: Rebirth
Critic Bob Garver looks at "Jurassic World: Rebirth" Did it bring the franchise back to life for him?

Agriculture

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PROMO Government - USDA United States Department of Agriculture Building Washington DC - iStock - Melissa Kopka
Benefits for Colorado, blow to department workforce foreseen in USDA relocation
The department wants to relocate up to 2,600 of its 4,600 D.C.-area employees to regional offices.
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PROMO 660 x 440 Miscellaneous - Wind Turbine Farm - Chris Sorensen
How wind and solar power helps keep America’s farms alive
Wind energy is a significant economic driver in rural America. For landowners, wind turbines often mean stable lease payments.
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'Cancer Gag Act' would give pesticide makers immunity
The U.S. House Appropriations committee has passed a bill that would reduce liability for chemical makers whose products have been linked to cancer.
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Montana ag producers have a beef with Trump’s tariffs
Montana ranchers, farmers and the state’s tourism industry expressed deep concern with President Donald Trump’s tariffs.

Government & Politics

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FEMA acting chief defends response to Texas flood catastrophe as ‘outstanding’
David Richardson, the senior official performing the duties of FEMA administrator, told the panel that he “can’t see anything that we did wrong.”
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New law could increase wildfire risks in Colorado
The new law removes $450 million needed to manage forests not owned by the federal government or states.
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Agricultural spray rig spreading a liquid chemical on a field.
'Cancer Gag Act' would give pesticide makers immunity
The U.S. House Appropriations committee has passed a bill that would reduce liability for chemical makers whose products have been linked to cancer.
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PROMO Government - USDA United States Department of Agriculture Building Washington DC - iStock - Melissa Kopka
Benefits for Colorado, blow to department workforce foreseen in USDA relocation
The department wants to relocate up to 2,600 of its 4,600 D.C.-area employees to regional offices.

Crime, Court & Law

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Colorado joins lawsuit challenging federal ‘defund provision’ targeting Planned Parenthood
More than 1.1 million people could lose access to care if Planned Parenthood clinics close.
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PROMO Miscellaneous - Fire Trees Forest Mountains - Pixabay - David Mark
New law could increase wildfire risks in Colorado
The new law removes $450 million needed to manage forests not owned by the federal government or states.
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Official photo of PROMO HIRES CROPPED Politician - United States Representative Gabe Evans (R) Colorado
Evans: Lawsuit against deputy will endanger Coloradans
Evans said that he understands the broader impact this lawsuit could have.
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Salt Lake City School Board member agrees to resign following election bribery charges
The Salt Lake City School Board member who prosecutors say tried to bribe his political opponent last year has agreed to resign.

Weather & Climate

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EPA proposes rollback of basis for climate change rules, sparking Dem outrage
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency submitted a proposal rescind the agency’s regulation of greenhouse gas emissions
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Kiowa County weather recap - July 30, 2025
Weather conditions in Kiowa County, Colorado, for the seven days ending July 30, 2025.
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Are Texas' deadly floods connected to climate change?
Although the state is experiencing dry, warm conditions now, meteorologists warn more cases of flash flooding could occur across Texas.
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EarthTalk - What is automated modular construction?
Recently, AMC has been rising in popularity among the construction industry for a few reasons.

Personal Finance & Business

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2.7 million children expected to lose federal child tax credit
Families making up to $400,000 per year filing joint tax returns will see a $200 bump in the federal child tax credit.
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'Cancer Gag Act' would give pesticide makers immunity
The U.S. House Appropriations committee has passed a bill that would reduce liability for chemical makers whose products have been linked to cancer.
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Payday loan apps can create cycles of debt, consumer advocates warn
Consumer advocates say some financial apps now offer payday loans through a few taps on your screen.
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Report: Over Half of Texas’ Rural Hospitals Are at Risk of Closure
Texas is home to 156 rural hospitals, but more than two-thirds are in jeopardy, according to a June report.

Food & Recipes

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Cooking at Home - Slow-Cook Barbecue
Vinegar, brown sugar, and garlic come together to give this slow cook beef barbecue a sweet and tangy flavor.
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Cooking at Home - Savory Meatloaf Muffins
These savory meatloaf muffins are full of flavor and have a beautiful presentation.
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Cooking at Home - Short Cut Lasagna
No need to precook the noodles in this easy lasagna.
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Cooking at Home - Magic Crust Quiche
Cooking at Home - Magic Crust Quiche

Science, Tech & Education

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Polis releases K-12 plan for National Governors Association
Colorado Governor Jared Polis, chair of the National Governors Association, recently released an “Education Roadmap for Governors.”
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PROMO Finance - Money Cash Bills Gavel Justice - iStock - alfexe
Salt Lake City School Board member agrees to resign following election bribery charges
The Salt Lake City School Board member who prosecutors say tried to bribe his political opponent last year has agreed to resign.
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Study: Female recent college grads earn 82 percent of what men make
Women across the country earn an average of 82 percent of what men make in the first 10 years after graduating from college.
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Curious Kids: Who was the first pirate?
Achaeological evidence shows that boatbuilding goes all the way back to the ancient Egyptians, who used boats made from papyrus reeds.

Outdoors & Entertainment

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Commentary - Reconciliation bill puts habitat and hunting on the chopping block
The reconciliation bill was essentially a public lands giveaway in disguise.
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Train cars loaded with coal stretching into the distance with trees on both sides.
DOI could reverse trajectory of coal leasing in Powder River Basin
The Trump administration is looking to amend resource management plans which could reopen coal mining in the Powder River Basin.
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Idaho Department of Fish and Game revises and increases 2023 wolf population estimate
Officials increased the 2023 wolf population estimate by 85 wolves, an increase of about 7 percent.
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Artist's representation of cargo shipping containers with yellow banners in front labeled with the word "tariff"
Montana ag producers have a beef with Trump’s tariffs
Montana ranchers, farmers and the state’s tourism industry expressed deep concern with President Donald Trump’s tariffs.

The Conversation

Academics and journalism meet to explore interesting topics.

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How wind and solar power helps keep America’s farms alive
Wind energy is a significant economic driver in rural America. For landowners, wind turbines often mean stable lease payments.
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Colorado’s Marshall Fire survivors find healing and meaning through oral history project
Oral history has also become recognized as a powerful method for healing after trauma, both for individuals and larger community groups.
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Curious Kids: Who was the first pirate?
Achaeological evidence shows that boatbuilding goes all the way back to the ancient Egyptians, who used boats made from papyrus reeds.
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How the QAnon movement entered mainstream politics – and why the silence on Epstein files matters
The Justice Department asked a federal court on July 18, 2025, to unseal grand jury transcripts in Jeffrey Epstein’s case.

Classifieds & Sponsors

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Kiowa County Board Openings
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Help Wanted - Custodian
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Government - Board of Trustees Opening
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