John Martin Reservoir’s Midwinter Eagle Survey Scheduled for January 8
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers staff at John Martin Reservoir and Colorado Parks and Wildlife staff will host their annual midwinter eagle survey, Saturday, January 8.
Devastating Colorado fires cap a year of climate disasters in 2021, with one side of the country too wet, the other dangerously dry
Alongside a lingering global pandemic, the year 2021 was filled with climate disasters, some so intense they surprised even the scientists who study them.
Top articles from the Kiowa County Press for the week ending January 1, 2022
Top articles from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending January 1, 2022.
Obituary – Ronnie Lee Wyatt
Ronnie Lee Wyatt
January 6, 1952 – December 28, 2021
Ronnie Lee Wyatt, 69, of Wiggins, died December 28, 2021 at his home.
He was born January 6, 1952, in Beloit, Kansas, to Richard and Evelyn (Boyer) Wyatt.
Ronnie married Linda Davis August 1, 1971, in Haswell. They moved to Wiggins from Yuma in 1978.
Ronnie worked for Xcel Energy for 31 years and retired from there as a supervisor.
Obituary – Gloria Elaine Peck
Gloria E Peck
May 14, 1934 - December 15, 2021
Gloria Elaine Blankenbaker Peck came into the world May 14, 1934, in Kit Carson to Guy and Elsie Blankenbaker, when the snow blew half the day and dirt blew the other half. She was baptized in the Kit Carson Methodist Church October 15, 1950.
Pastor’s Pearls – January 2, 2022
Pearls of faith from Pastor Richard Zabriskie.
Pages from the Past - From our 135-year Archives for January 2, 2022
From the 135-year history of the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado.
Home Country – Fishing over hunting
Rural life and humor, with characters from the mind of Slim Randles.
Mark Hillman’s Capitol Review: Indian Mascot Ban Causing Needless Harm to Two Small Schools
Legislators responsible for SB 116 should take time to visit these schools and explain to the students, teachers, and communities why they must be sacrificed after making every effort possible to be respectful of Indian heritage.
Kiowa County Commissioners meeting minutes - December 14, 2021
The Regular meeting of the Kiowa County Commissioners was called to order on December 14, 2021; at 9:00 a.m. by Chairman Donald Oswald. Oswald opened the meeting with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance.
Those in Attendance:
- Donald Oswald, Chairman
- Howard "Butch" Robertson, Commissioner
- Mike Lening, Commissioner
- Delisa Weeks. County Clerk
- Tina Adamson, County Administrator
Minutes: Lening moved and Robertson seconded the motion to approve the November 23, 2021; minutes as presented. Motion carried.
