15 Years Ago - May 7, 2010

• After extremely cold winter, paired with low lake levels and several weeks of thick ice cover, Nee Gronde Reservoir is void of fish.

25 Years Ago - May 12, 2000

• USDA Update- Rod Johnson: The Secretary of Agriculture announced the loan program to help build or upgrade commodity loan storage and handling facilities

40 Years Ago - May 10, 1985

• The repairs on the Eads Water Tower are finally completed, with a new paint job and green “cap.” The “New Tank” should last another 20 years before it needs to be done again.

50 Years Ago - May 9, 1975

• An agreement was reached with the Kiowa County Commissioners and Kiowa County Hospital District concerning the ambulance. The county will reimburse the hospital $100 a month for maintenance plus an additional fee each ambulance trip.

75 Years Ago - May 12, 1950

• Mr. America 1948 George Eifferman gave a demonstration of his strength and a program at the school for students.