Amtrak has big increase in ridership but still not back to pre-pandemic levels
Amtrak saw a big increase in ridership in fiscal year 2022 but is still at 72 percent of its peak pre-pandemic levels, according to data the transit company released.
Food prices increased 22 percent in 2022
(The Center Square) – Food prices soared in 2022, and so far there are few solutions on the horizon for 2023.
The latest Consumer Price Index Data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics found that grocery prices increased 12 percent in the previous 12 months, far higher than the already elevated inflation rate.
Obituary - Radford "Rad" Lynn Estep
Radford Lynn Estep (Chief) was born February 9, 1952, in Tulia, Texas, to Dewayne and Lorene Estep. Rad had several siblings: Hobert, Johnny, Hoyt, Elaine, and Patty.
Shortly after graduation, he started his adult life. Soon, five boys came along: Shane, Clint, Dustin, Carl, and Josh.
About Town – January 2, 2023
Life in Eads and Kiowa County, Colorado, as observed by Doris Lessenden
A look back at 2022: Top articles in Kiowa County
Top articles in 2022 for Kiowa County readers. For a look at the most popular articles for all readers, click here. To remember friends we've lost in 2022, click here.
A look back at 2022: Top articles from across KiowaCountyPress.net
A recap of the top 25 articles for 2022 from KiowaCountyPress.net.
Kiowa County Events Calendar - January 2023
January 1
- New Year’s Day
January 4
- 12:00 pm Sage Meal
- 1:00 pm Haswell Senior Citizen
- 6:30 pm Kiowa County Fair Board
January 5
- 10:00 am Eads Seniors Brunch
- 12:00 p.m.
Kit Carson School Calendar - January 2-February 4, 2023
January 2
- 8:00 am HS Girls Basketball practice
January 3
- 7:00 am Start Second Semester
January 6
- 8:00 am HS Knowledge Bowl @ Manzanola
- 4:00 pm Basketball @ Eads
January 7
- 2:00 pm Basketball @ Kiowa
January 9
- 1:00 pm Winter Sport Photos & Retakes
January 10
- 4:00 pm JH Basketball vs Eads
Plainview School Calendar - January 6-February 4, 2023
January 6
- 8:30 am HS Knowledge Bowl @ Manzanola
January 11
- 1:30 pm Renewable Energy Careers
January 13
- 8:30 am HS Knowledge Bowl @ Kit Carson
January 14
- 10:00 am Indoor Track Meet @ Mines
January 18
- 2:30 pm JH Basketball @ Alta Vista
January 19
- 7:00 pm Indoor Track Meet @ Mines
January 20
Cheyenne Wells School Calendar - January 2-31, 2023
January 2
- Start 2nd Semester
- 12:15 pm JH/HS STUCO meeting
- 5:00 pm Boy Basketball Club Free Throw Shoot
January 5
- 4:00 pm HS Basketball @ McClave
- 6:30 pm FFA Chapter Meeting
January 7
- 2:00 pm HS Basketball vs Springfield
January 9
- 4:00 pm JH Basketball @ Hugo
January 10
- 4:00 pm FBLA Cake Ra
