15 Years Ago - May 20, 2011

• Colorado farmers and ranchers in Kiowa County are eligible for natural disaster assistance from the USDA.
• Kit Carson Clips- Marily White: Ronald and Shirley White headed to Florida to watch the space shuttle Endeavor launch.

25 Years Ago - May 18, 2001

• Mike Beeson reported to the Eads Town Counsel on the Beanpole Grant project to provide fiber optic connection to government entities across the state.

40 Years Ago - May 16, 1986

• A wheat field survey by a CSU Cooperative Extension agronomist reveals slight to severe damage from the Apr 13-14 freeze.

50 Years Ago - May 14, 1976

• The Board of Directors of the Kiowa County Hospital District received an auditor’s report stating the current rate of utilization spells disaster for the hospital.
• The Kiowa County Commissioners ordered a landowner to perform treatment of his land to try to prevent it from blowing.

75 Years Ago - May 18, 1951

• The first rain of any reasonable amount, 1.35 inches, came after several days of high winds and dust storms.

100 Years Ago - May 14, 1926

• Sheridan Lake: Everyone is rejoicing over the fine rain which visited past few days and, at this writing, is still raining.
• Arlington: the Arlington school is now having their tennis court under construction; Arlington will now have 2 courts.