15 Years Ago

October 17, 2008

• USDA Update- Rod Johnson: Rain in excess of four inches was received in the central portion of the county.
• Kit Carson Clips- Marilyn White: Wild Horse Community Club ladies are preparing a soup dinner on Election Day. Three kinds of homemade soup, a variety of pies, as well as cinnamon rolls.

25 Years Ago

October 16, 1998

• Eads Board of Trustees deny request to route fiber line under town streets.
• CDOT announced the Colorado & Kansas Railroad Company has been selected to operate the Towner rail line.

40 Years Ago                    

October 21, 1983

• In a special election, Kiowa County School District Re-2 voted to increase the mill levy for the general fund.
• Otero Tired Old Timers Softball team finished second in a fast pitch tournament in Pueblo. Gail Crawford of Eads was a member of the team.

50 Years Ago

October 19, 1973

• Mrs. Mary Peck receives a 35-year 4-H Leader pin.
• Lieutenant Governor Ted Strickland will be the guest speaker at the Kiowa County Farm Bureau annual meeting.