Top articles from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending January 29, 2022.

From the 135-year history of the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado.

Pearls of faith from Pastor Richard Zabriskie.

Rural life and humor, with characters from the mind of Slim Randles.

Doyle Wayne Ambrosier

February 4, 1961 - January 11, 2022

Today, on his birthday, we celebrate the life of Doyle Wayne Ambrosier. He was born February 4, 1961, to Carl and Lucille Ambrosier. He completed the family as their fifth child. He was a source of light and happiness in their lives. 

The majority of his life was spent in Cheyenne Wells. He attended school there, graduating in the class of 1979. He moved for short periods of time to follow work but considered Cheyenne Wells his home.

Golden Plains Insurance is once again proud to announce its annual scholarship award. In recognition of the Golden Plains Insurance Agency’s 10-year anniversary under the ownership of Nick Palmer, this year the company will be awarding a $2,000 scholarship for the 2021-2022 academic school year to a deserving 2022 high school graduate with a desire for successful completion of higher education, either academic or vocational.

Applications are available to students at any of the three offices located at 

Former Colorado State Senator Mark Hillman says confidence in elections is paramount to our system of self-government.

Former Colorado State Senator Mark Hillman says confidence in elections is paramount to our system of self-government.

Eads schools have cancelled all classes Monday, January 31, so the staff and students may have the opportunity to pay their respects to David Crow and family. 

The school day will be made up Friday, February 11, with a 2:00 p.m. early release.  

Also note: 

• No School Monday, February 7, due to the school hosting the High School Regional Knowledge Bowl.
• Early Release at 12:00 p.m., Thursday, February 10^t due to staff CPI training.

December 2, 2021

• 5:34 PM
• Traffic Problem- Sheridan Lake, CO
• Sergeant Swanson responded to Sheridan Lake on Hwy 96 for vehicles stopped on the roadway. 

December 3, 2021

• 9:25 AM
• Vehicle Lockout- Eads, CO 
• Corporal Murdock was dispatched to the 900 block of Goff Street for a vehicle unlock.
• 10:14 AM
• 911 Hang up- Eads, CO 
• Corporal Murdock was dispatched to the 1200 block of Maine for a 911 hang up call. 
• 8:54 PM