Pages from the Past - From our 133-year archives
From the 133-year history of the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado.
The calculus of death shows the COVID lock-down is clearly worth the cost
The number of lives that would be lost from COVID-19 if the restrictions ended far exceed the number of extra deaths expected from recession if it continued.
Pastor’s Pearls – May 10, 2020
Pearls of faith from Pastor Richard Zabriskie.
Home Country – For the glory
Rural life and humor, with characters from the mind of Slim Randles.
Cooking at Home - Grilled Steak and Peppers Salad with Pears
Grill whole bell peppers along with steak, then add pear slices, and you have the foundation of a delicious and colorful Italian-influenced salad.
Coronavirus unemployment at nearly 15% is still shy of the record high reached during the Great Depression
Several economists predict joblessness will eventually surpass the 25% rate experienced in 1933.
Historic power struggle between Trump and Congress to be reviewed by Supreme Court
Congress and U.S. President Donald Trump seem to be locked in a battle that only the Supreme Court can settle.
The mysterious disappearance of the first SARS virus, and why we need a vaccine for the current one but didn't for the other
COVID-19 and SARS are both deadly – but different. SARS symptoms were quick to appear, making it easier to contain. Because health officials were able to contain it, the virus died off.
Exit from coronavirus lockdowns – lessons from 6 countries
It's possible to evaluate countries' readiness to lift their lockdowns, based on how well they managed the first wave of the pandemic, and how ready they are for a digital economy.
Kiowa County weather outlook – week of May 10, 2020
Conditions across Kiowa County will be mixed through the week, with daily temperatures ranging from the 50s to the 80s and chances of rain in the mix.
Saturday, look for temperatures in the upper 60s, accompanied by a north wind with gusts to 40 miles per hour. Overnight, low 30s are predicted, with wind gradually decreasing after midnight. Areas north of Kiowa County will be under a freeze watch and frost advisory Saturday night into Sunday.