15 Years Ago

May 16, 2008

• Anglers will be pleased to know that the new and improved boat ramp at the Nee Gronda at the Queens State Wildlife Area in Kiowa County is open for use.

25 Years Ago

May 15, 1998

• New playground equipment will be dedicated at Eads Elementary.
• About Town- Ida Lessenden: It’s a real challenge to go north on Hwy 287. One must allow extra time, like 45 minutes or more, to reach appointments.

40 Years Ago                    

May 20, 1983

• The Plainview graduation exercise reach a climax Friday night when seven seniors and seven eighth grade students were presented their diplomas.
• Four classes for Eads School kicked off the community clean-up gathering a total of 61,680 pounds of junk.

50 Years Ago

May 18, 1973

• Report from the Kiowa County Sheriff office of vandalism in the area. Two picture windows were damage at the Van Brown home, and William Woelk reported license plates stolen from his vehicle.