15 Years Ago - May 13, 2011

• The 2011 grasshopper hazard map shows a greater than normal risk for outbreaks of these pests in southeast Colorado counties.

25 Years Ago - May 11, 2001

• For the third consecutive year, the Plainview Knowledge Bowl team has advanced to the state tournament.
• The fourth-ranked Eads Eagles defeated reigning state champions, Crowley County, for district honors and number 1 seed into to the state tournament.

40 Years Ago - May 9, 1986

• Due to the lack of interest by apparently both the electors and prospective candidates, the Kiowa County Hospital District election was cancelled.
• Philomene Liesen received the Masonic Award of Excellence for her years of outstanding contribution the music in Kiowa County and surrounding communities.

50 Years Ago - May 7, 1976

• Cattlemen challenge labor unions and government officials to eliminate rules and practices that cause higher beef prices for consumers and lower cattle price for producers.
• Brandon News- Mrs. Oren White: The 1.15 inches of rain received in April is the biggest and best news we have this week to report.

75 Years Ago - May 11, 1951

• Eads Town Board discussed two matters of importance: reduction of water rates and some new street lighting equipment.

100 Years Ago - May 7, 1926

• Drilling for oil is to start at Sugar City at what is generally known as Dr. Briggs’ place.
• The Eads Legion Post is putting on a big war picture, “Flash of Action,” at the La Cinema Theatre.
• Free demonstration at the Foster Lumber Yard showing how you can lacquer your floor and walk on it in an hour.
• “Always in Trouble” high school play at the Brandon School Auditorium.