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

Pages from the Past - From our 135-year Archives for February 27, 2022

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

15 Years Ago

February 23, 2007

  • USDA Update- Rod Johnson: I haven’t talked to anyone who isn’t looking forward to spring since they are forecasting another snowstorm for the weekend.
  • RNC Chairman Mike Duncan announced the selection of Anne Hathaway, Rich Beeson and Lisa Camooso Mill to join the Republican National Committee Team.

25 Years Ago

February 21, 1997

  • The public viewing of the Plainview School Science Fair ran from 1-6. From 5-6:30 the 8th grade class served Chili and Chicken Noodle Soup. At 6:30 the awards were presented.

40 Years Ago

February 19, 1982

  • For the third successive year, the Eastern Slope Rural Telephone Association is sponsoring a photo contest for the cover of their directory.
  • Nursing Home News- LaVerne Fischer: The card game was cancelled due to the snow and ice.

50 Years Ago

February 25, 1972

  • This is the first time that the Eads Eagles have come out of league play undefeated 12-0.
  • A prairie fire roared out of control for a while with high winds on Ervin Mitchek’s  pasture.
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