Pages from the Past - From the 139-year history of the Kiowa County Press - October 25, 2026

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

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

(Kiowa County Press)

15 Years Ago - October 28, 2011

  • The National Weather Service in Pueblo is looking for citizens who would like to volunteer to join its Weather Spotter Network.
  • Two goats were disqualified from the Colorado State Fair Junior Livestock Sale after test confirmed presence of ractopamine.

25 Years Ago - October 26, 2001

  • Eads finishes their regular football season undefeated.
  • Kiowa County Public Library received the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation Grant for $4905 to purchase public access computers.

40 Years Ago - October 24, 1986

  • Hardy’s Travel Stop Convenience Store, which open in Eads few weeks ago, has scheduled a Grand Opening for October 23.

50 Years Ago - October 22, 1976

  • A Piper Cherokee airplane made a forced landing south of Galatea. The Colorado Highway Patrol placed the pilot under arrest and confiscated 745.5 pounds of marijuana.

75 Years Ago - October 26, 1951

  • People in Eads had the experience of meeting representatives of the motion picture industry.

100 Years Ago - October 22, 1926

  • The Fine Flat Community Club held a fish fry at what will be their last outdoor meeting this year. Following the feast the men engaged in a 5-inning game of baseball. Tied 8 to 8 each side decided it best to quit.