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Close up of the front page of the Kiowa County Press from August 16, 1968.

Pages from the Past - From the 138-year history of the Kiowa County Press - October 5, 2025

Kiowa County Press historic front page. © KiowaCountyPress.net / Chris Sorensen

(Kiowa County Press)

15 Years Ago - October 1, 2010

  • Colorado Division of Wildlife will host a Watchable Wildlife Class focused on birds.
  • USDA Update- Rod Johnson: Fall harvest is under way with millet, corn, and sunflowers coming out first.

25 Years Ago - October 6, 2000

  • A large contingent from the Eads senior class was present at the RE-1 School board meeting to discuss the requirement that the graduation caps and gowns to be school colors.
  • Wild Horse Roundup- Curtis Schrimp: Well, the Rockies came to play their last game of the season. The Bronco’s should have gone fishing.

40 Years Ago - October 4, 1985

  • A public hearing was held concerning the intent of Kiowa County to impose a mill levy of 25.70 for property tax year of 1985.

50 Years Ago - October 31975

  • The Postal Service was considering closing 12,000 rural post offices in order to make up a deficit. There were no Kiowa County post offices on the list.
  • Wheat was taken from a 3,400 bushel grain bin located eight miles west of Sheridan Lake.

75 Years Ago - October 6,1950

  • A building was moved from Lake Center to be used as a wood shop at the school.
  • Brandon: Duane Gereke is running the maintainer now and he certainly improved the streets of Brandon