High blood pressure among Americans was already a concern before the pandemic. Researchers now say the crisis has created greater risk for certain individuals.

Some 24,000 teenagers in foster care across the nation officially become adults each year. They are expected to move out and start their lives on their own. 

Life in Eads and Kiowa County, Colorado, as observed by Doris Lessenden.

Richard Leon McDaniel

December 12, 1942 – November 26, 2021

Richard “Dick” Leon McDaniel, Sr., of Eads passed away November 26, 2021.

He is survived by his wife, Janet; and sons, Richard McDaniel, Jr., and Rodney McDaniel.

He was preceded in death by his daughter, Rhonda Krueger.

Funeral services will be held December 18 at the United Methodist Church in Eads.

A new report by the Common Sense Institute shows how Colorado’s budgetary spending has changed over the past two decades.

CNN anchor Chris Cuomo conceded in March, 2021 that he could not, ethically, cover the sexual harassment allegations against his brother, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo. The family ties were simply too strong for him to do so independently.

• The pandemic is changing the way young people eat and how they feel about their bodies
• The US biofuel mandate helps farmers, but does little for energy security and harms the environment

Pearls of faith from Pastor Richard Zabriskie.

From the 134-year history of the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado.

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