Upcoming Events

  • The Lamar Community College Rodeo team will host its Annual Antelope Stampede on October 5 through 7 at the Prowers County Sand & Sage Fairgrounds. 
  • The Town of Haswell Annual Fall Bazaar on Sat, October 6, 2018 from 9 am to 3 pm at the Haswell Community Building.  A fundraiser lunch will also be available to purchase from 11 am to 1:30 pm. For additional information or booth space, please call Michelle at (719) 436-2246
  • Demolition Derby Oct 7 2018  @ Kiowa County Fairground 2 pm.
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Photo of the Week

One of our most popular features for nearly 18 years - a full-page color photo on the front of the Kiowa County Press showing various impressions of life in Kiowa County and across Colorado.

Copies of the print version of the Kiowa County Press can be purchased each week at Crow's Stop and Shop, Kiowa Healthmart, COOP C-Store in Eads, Haswell Propane, and Thunderbird Petroleum, our at our business office at 1208 Maine Street, Eads.

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After 80s Friday, big change coming for the weekend in Kiowa County

Late summer temperatures draw to a close Friday and drop nearly 30 degrees to the mid-50s for the Columbus Day weekend.

After reaching the mid-80s Friday afternoon, overnight temperatures will fall to around 40 as a cold front drops into the area. Northwest wind will shift to the northeast later in the night, with speeds of 20 to 30 miles per hour expected. Gusts could reach 45 mph.

Cooler air is predicted to remain in place through at least next Thursday, with chances of showers starting Saturday night, continuing through Tuesday night.

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Gardner plans to vote to confirm Judge Kavanaugh

Colorado Senator Cory Gardner announced Friday that he will be voting yes on the nomination of Judge Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court. Friday, the U.S. Senate voted to end debate and move Kavanaugh’s nomination forward.

The final confirmation vote is expected this weekend. The confirmation process has been contentious and included allegations of sexual assault by several women.

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Drought unchanged in Colorado – worst conditions in the nation

Despite rain in western Colorado this week, half of the state remains in the two worst drought categories. Most of the southwest quarter of the state is in exceptional drought, with much of the remainder of western Colorado in extreme conditions. Neighboring portions of Utah, Arizona and New Mexico are experiencing similar drought issues and, collectively, are under worst drought impacts in the United States.

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Eads School Calendar

Saturday, Oct. 6

  • FFA MFE lv 10:00 a.m. 
  • 10:00 a.m. MS VB at C.W.
  • 11:30 a.m. HS VB at C.W. * Varsity will play 1st
  • VB Leave Time 8:30 a.m. 
  • 11:00 MS FB at C.W.
  • 2:00 HS FB at C.W.
  • FB Leave Time 8:30 a.m.

Sunday, Oct. 7

  • FFA MFE

Monday, Oct. 8

  • Homecoming Week
  • Upperclassmen
  • Monday: Mexico
  • Freshmen
  • Monday: Mexican Food
  • 3:00 p.m.
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