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Image Listen to the top audio articles and podcasts for the week ending October 25, 2025 Listen to the top audio articles and podcasts from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending October 25, 2025. Image Pay for Trump and Congress continues in shutdown, unless they ask it be held Some members of Congress are asking for their salaries to be withheld during the government shutdown. Image USDA says it can’t shuffle funds to extend food assistance during shutdown The U.S. Department of Agriculture said the agency’s contingency fund cannot legally be used to provide food assistance benefits. Life in Kiowa County Haswell - Eads - Brandon - Sheridan Lake - Towner - Classifieds - Local Government - Sand Creek - Subscribe Today! Image About Town – October 27, 2025 Life in Eads and Kiowa County, Colorado, as observed by Doris Lessenden. 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Image US economy is already on the edge – a prolonged government shutdown could send it tumbling over The economic consequences of the current federal government shutdown hinge critically on how long it lasts. Image Economists say job losses likely, even as shutdown delays report Friday’s jobs report is missing in action because of the federal shutdown, but economists are finding other ways of measuring apparent job losses. Elections Image Early returns show Colorado off-year election turnout rebounding in 2025 Early data shows 2025 mail ballot returns significantly outpacing figures from the past two off-year elections. Image Utah GOP changes tactics to repeal independent map-drawing law Another twist cropped up in Utah’s court-ordered redistricting legal battle. 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Image Lamar High School Soccer Scores - October 21-23, 2025 October 21-23, 2025, soccer scores for Lamar High School. Image Colorado high school softball state playoffs scores - October 24-25, 2025 October 24-25, 2025, volleyball scores for southeast Colorado high school teams. Outdoors & Entertainment Image Home Country – The color of the season Rural life and humor, with characters from the mind of Slim Randles. Image Montana parks, access at risk from federal funding shift Park officials in Montana say recent federal changes to the Land and Water Conservation Fund could hinder efforts to create and maintain parks. Image Trump tried to lay off more than 2,000 Interior staff in shutdown plan now on hold The Interior Department announced Monday it will pause efforts to lay off 2,050 employees throughout the countr. Image Home Country – Alaskan chicken Rural life and humor, with characters from the mind of Slim Randles. 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Image Health insurance premiums on Colorado’s individual marketplace to double in 2026 The cost of purchasing health insurance on Colorado’s individual marketplace is set to double next year.
Image Colorado looks to fund food banks as shutdown continues Colorado Governor Jared Polis has moved to fund up to $10 million for food pantries in the state.
Image Colorado patients still hit with 'surprise' hospital bills Hospital financial assistance programs are commonplace, and many patients rely on them.
Image Early returns show Colorado off-year election turnout rebounding in 2025 Early data shows 2025 mail ballot returns significantly outpacing figures from the past two off-year elections.
Image Coloradans conflicted over immigration crackdowns and the realities of how they are carried out We asked hundreds of Coloradans what they thought of the Trump administration’s immigration policies and tactics. This is what they said.
Image Top articles for the week ending October 25, 2025 Top articles from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending October 25, 2025.
Image Daily Audio Newscast - October 27, 2025 Daily audio newscast with stories from across the United States and around the world.
Image Daily Audio Newscast Afternoon Update - October 27, 2025 Daily audio newscast with stories from across the United States and around the world.
Image Daily Audio Newscast - October 27, 2025 Daily audio newscast with stories from across the United States and around the world.
Image Listen to the top audio articles and podcasts for the week ending October 25, 2025 Listen to the top audio articles and podcasts from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending October 25, 2025.
Image Pay for Trump and Congress continues in shutdown, unless they ask it be held Some members of Congress are asking for their salaries to be withheld during the government shutdown.
Image USDA says it can’t shuffle funds to extend food assistance during shutdown The U.S. Department of Agriculture said the agency’s contingency fund cannot legally be used to provide food assistance benefits.
Image About Town – October 27, 2025 Life in Eads and Kiowa County, Colorado, as observed by Doris Lessenden.
Image Pages from the Past - From the 138-year history of the Kiowa County Press - October 26, 2025 From the 138-year history of the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado.
Image Eads School Calendar - October 27-December 5, 2025 Eads school calendar in Kiowa County, Colorado, for October 27-December 5, 2025
Image Southeast Colorado high school football scores - October 24-25, 2025 October 24-25, 2025, football scores for southeast Colorado high school teams.
Image Top articles for the week ending October 25, 2025 Top articles from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending October 25, 2025.
Image McClave School Calendar October 28-December 6, 2025 McClave school calendar in Bent County, Colorado, for October 28-December 6, 2025
Image Colorado high school softball state playoffs scores - October 24-25, 2025 October 24-25, 2025, volleyball scores for southeast Colorado high school teams.
Image Plainview School Calendar October 30-December 5, 2025 Plainview school calendar in Kiowa County, Colorado, for October 30-December 5, 2025
Image Cheyenne Wells School Calendar October 27-December 6, 2025 Cheyenne Wells school calendar in Cheyenne County, Colorado, for October 27-December 6, 2025
Image Kit Carson School Calendar October 28-December 2, 2025 Kit Carson school calendar in Cheyenne County, Colorado, for October 28-December 2, 2025
Image Southeast Colorado high school football scores - October 24-25, 2025 October 24-25, 2025, football scores for southeast Colorado high school teams.
Image Southeast Colorado high school volleyball scores - October 20-25, 2025 October 20-25, 2025, volleyball scores for southeast Colorado high school teams.
Image Colorado high school softball state playoffs scores - October 24-25, 2025 October 24-25, 2025, volleyball scores for southeast Colorado high school teams.
Image Listen to the top audio articles and podcasts for the week ending October 25, 2025 Listen to the top audio articles and podcasts from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending October 25, 2025.
Image Top articles for the week ending October 25, 2025 Top articles from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending October 25, 2025.
Image Southeast Colorado high school volleyball schedule - October 28–November 1, 2025 October 28-November 1, 2025, volleyball schedules for southeast Colorado high school teams.
Image Governor requests $10M to help Colorado food banks as SNAP benefits falter Federal shutdown expected to delay November benefits to 600K Coloradans.
Image Panelists: Native economies deserve number crunching, too Researchers have said Native Americans are still overlooked in many ways, including their economic strengths.
Image US economy is already on the edge – a prolonged government shutdown could send it tumbling over The economic consequences of the current federal government shutdown hinge critically on how long it lasts.
Image Economists say job losses likely, even as shutdown delays report Friday’s jobs report is missing in action because of the federal shutdown, but economists are finding other ways of measuring apparent job losses.
Image Early returns show Colorado off-year election turnout rebounding in 2025 Early data shows 2025 mail ballot returns significantly outpacing figures from the past two off-year elections.
Image Utah GOP changes tactics to repeal independent map-drawing law Another twist cropped up in Utah’s court-ordered redistricting legal battle.
Image Colorado AG Weiser supports emergency redistricting to offset gerrymandering in other states Phil Weiser said he would support a state constitutional amendment that would allow the state to redraw its congressional districts
Image Dominion sale not expected to change Colorado elections, experts say Liberty Vote owner says he wants to abide by Trump’s elections executive order.
Image Colorado patients still hit with 'surprise' hospital bills Hospital financial assistance programs are commonplace, and many patients rely on them.
Image Health insurance premiums on Colorado’s individual marketplace to double in 2026 The cost of purchasing health insurance on Colorado’s individual marketplace is set to double next year.
Image 3 Ways Millennials Can Help Their Baby Boomer Parents Get Fit 3 Ways Millennials Can Help Their Baby Boomer Parents Get Fit
Image EarthTalk - What’s new regarding more efficient batteries? Batteries are everywhere—in your phone, your car—even the artificial organs that many depend on for life.
Image Movie Review - Tron: Ares Critic Bob Garver looks at "Tron: Ares," the latest installment from the 1982 original.
Image Movie Review - The Smashing Machine Critic Bob Garver looks at "The Smashing Machine." Is it a smashing success?
Image Movie Review - One Battle After Another Critic Bob Garver looks at "One Battle After Another." Does it a fighting chance to be a winner at the box office?
Image Solar panels go up at Grand Junction vineyard, Colorado’s newest ag and energy project State said to be a hot spot for agrivoltaics, combining clean power and crop protections.
Image USDA announces plan to ‘strengthen’ beef industry The U.S. Department of Agriculture rolled out a plan to help “strengthen” the cattle industry and lower consumer prices for beef.
Image Montana offers up agritourism grants to give farmers, ranchers more revenue options The Montana Department of Commerce is set to divvy out $300,000 in agritourism grant funding.
Image Colorado visa proposals highlight exploitation, wage theft The H-2A visa program is a federally administered visa system that allows agricultural employers to hire immigrant workers.
Image New Mexico legislators want ‘truth commission’ to investigate late sex offender Epstein Two New Mexico state Democratic lawmakers said Monday they will work during next year’s legislative session to establish a “truth commission."
Image New Mexico becomes first state to adopt 'universal child care' New Mexico families are expected to save thousands of dollars on child care in the coming years.
Image New Mexico legislators want ‘truth commission’ to investigate late sex offender Epstein Two New Mexico state Democratic lawmakers said Monday they will work during next year’s legislative session to establish a “truth commission."
Image Judge punts on news cameras in the courtroom in Charlie Kirk murder case A Utah judge has barred news media from taking some video and photos of Charlie Kirk’s accused killer.
Image Utah GOP changes tactics to repeal independent map-drawing law Another twist cropped up in Utah’s court-ordered redistricting legal battle.
Image Expert in Utah redistricting case calls Legislature’s map an ‘extreme partisan outlier’ In GOP-dominated Utah, Republicans for years have consistently won statewide races.
Image EarthTalk - What’s new regarding more efficient batteries? Batteries are everywhere—in your phone, your car—even the artificial organs that many depend on for life.
Image EarthTalk - ¿Qué novedades hay en cuanto a baterías más eficientes? Las baterías están en todas partes: en el teléfono, en el coche, incluso en los órganos artificiales de los que dependen muchas personas para vivir.
Image EarthTalk - Why are renters more exposed to climate risks than homeowners? To improve the safety and security of renters, disaster relief programs must incorporate targeted support and protections.
Image EarthTalk - ¿Por qué los inquilinos están más expuestos a los riesgos climáticos que los propietarios? Para mejorar la seguridad y la protección de los inquilinos, los programas de ayuda en caso de desastre deben incorporar medidas de apoyo y protección específicas.
Image Colorado looks to fund food banks as shutdown continues Colorado Governor Jared Polis has moved to fund up to $10 million for food pantries in the state.
Image Health insurance premiums on Colorado’s individual marketplace to double in 2026 The cost of purchasing health insurance on Colorado’s individual marketplace is set to double next year.
Image Commentary - Kansas nonprofits tour state to raise alarm over impending federal cuts Three Kansas nonprofits joined forces to combat apathy and misinformation with a recent cross-state tour.
Image New Mexico becomes first state to adopt 'universal child care' New Mexico families are expected to save thousands of dollars on child care in the coming years.
Image Cooking at Home - Pasta Primavera A flavorful spring recipe that you and your family will savor. Use your favorite spring vegetables from your garden or local farmers market.
Image Cooking at Home - Cheesy Chicken, Broccoli, and Rice Bake A great recipe to use leftover chicken that has been properly handled combined with broccoli, cheese, onions, garlic, and brown rice to create a quick dinner.
Image Cooking at Home - Tomato Basil Soup This creamy soup can be prepared using pantry staples such as canned tomatoes and non-fat dry milk.
Image Southeast Colorado high school football scores - October 24-25, 2025 October 24-25, 2025, football scores for southeast Colorado high school teams.
Image Southeast Colorado high school volleyball scores - October 20-25, 2025 October 20-25, 2025, volleyball scores for southeast Colorado high school teams.
Image Lamar High School Soccer Scores - October 21-23, 2025 October 21-23, 2025, soccer scores for Lamar High School.
Image Colorado high school softball state playoffs scores - October 24-25, 2025 October 24-25, 2025, volleyball scores for southeast Colorado high school teams.
Image Home Country – The color of the season Rural life and humor, with characters from the mind of Slim Randles.
Image Montana parks, access at risk from federal funding shift Park officials in Montana say recent federal changes to the Land and Water Conservation Fund could hinder efforts to create and maintain parks.
Image Trump tried to lay off more than 2,000 Interior staff in shutdown plan now on hold The Interior Department announced Monday it will pause efforts to lay off 2,050 employees throughout the countr.
Image Home Country – Alaskan chicken Rural life and humor, with characters from the mind of Slim Randles.
Image Curious Kids: Why are elements like radium dangerous? To an untrained eye, a small piece of radium may look like a chip off a regular gray rock.
Image How AI can improve storm surge forecasts to help save lives Hurricanes are America’s most destructive natural hazards, causing more deaths and property damage than any other type of disaster.
Image Concerns about AI-written police reports spur states to regulate the emerging practice Up until October 2025, only Utah had required that police even admit they were using an AI assistant to draft their reports.
Image How the government shutdown is making the air traffic controller shortage worse and leading to flight delays Air traffic controllers are deemed essential workers, meaning they are still required to work while not receiving compensation
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