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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 139-year history of the Kiowa County Press - January 11, 2026

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

(Kiowa County Press)

15 Years Ago - January 14, 2011

  • East End Events- Sharon Scott: Most people I called were just staying home and trying to stay warm.
  • Pack the Gym Pack the Boxes- Dawn James: We are trying a different approach this year and gathering items to fill care packages for our military.

25 Years Ago - January 12, 2001

  • There is a very special lady in Sheridan Lake who, in conjunction with the Kiowa County Department of Social Services, works tirelessly for the benefit of our community: Fannie Murdock. Thank you -Santa Claus

40 Years Ago - January 10, 1986

  • Mark Reinert, Mike Crawford, and Brian Dunlap were selected to the Rocky Mountain News-Colorado Sidelines All-State Football Team.
  • Plainview student Brian Beaman and Mark Reinert from Eads were among the recipients of the Fort William Bent Chapter of the American Revolution (DAR) Award.

50 Years Ago - January 91976

  • Grain disaster payments go to over half of Kiowa County farms that applied for 1975 disaster payments.
  • NOTICE: Haircuts in Eads will be $3 for adults, $2.75 for children under 12

75 Years Ago - January 12, 1951

  • A herd of 28 antelope has been released near Chivington in hopes it will multiply in a few years.
  • The 2 inches of snow is the most moisture we’ve had in months.