15 Years Ago - April 30, 2010

• USDA Update- Rod Johnson: Wild wet weather continues to make news in Kiowa County. Heavy hail and tornadoes caused many in Eads and surrounding area to take cover.

25 Years Ago - May 5, 2000

• The third annual Eads Chamber of Commerce fishing tournament will take place on Nee Gronda Reservoir in June
• The Kiowa County School District RE-1 board selected architect for the new classroom addition. The project should be completed in time for the fall school session.

40 Years Ago - May 3, 1985

• A cement ramp was recently constructed at the Eads Town Hall by Unity Lodge 142 of Eads.
• 73^rd Anniversary Sale at Tidswell’s in Lamar was being held - a family operated business since 1912.

50 Years Ago - May 2, 1975

• Preparations for Kiowa County as a Centennial-Bicentennial community are underway despite the setback of the Kiowa County Commissioners deciding not to match funds for the Kiowa County Events Building.

100 Years Ago - 1925

• Deputy Sheriff Hurley Hayden of Prowers County invaded Kiowa County, capturing an alcohol still on the Bud Williams place.