Theodore "Ted" Glenn Dolph

(June 1, 1950 - August 11, 2017)

Funeral services are pending. Mr. Dolph passed away unexpectedly at his home in Eads.

Arrangements are under the direction of Brown Funeral Home.

The 2017 Colorado State Fair is offering money-saving discounts every day to help the Fair fit within the family budget.

“Tickets to most Colorado State Fair events include gate admission if purchased prior to August 24^th which includes access to our many free attractions,” said State Fair General Manager, Sarah Cummings. “Plus, we offer a wide variety of daily deals and discounts to give fair-goers even more value for their dollar.”

The 2017 Colorado State Fair offers these special deals and discounts:

Fun 4 Pack

One of our most popular features for nearly 17 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 Kiowa Healthmart, COOP C-Store in Eads, Haswell Propane, and Thunderbird Petroleum, our at our business office at 1208 Maine Street, Eads.

Shown below - the front page of the August 11, 2017, Kiowa County Press - Highway 194 near Bent's Old Fort. Photo by Chris Sorensen.

A total solar eclipse—when the moon completely covers the sun—will be visible from coast to coast on August 21, 2017. This amazing event lasts only about 2 minutes and is safe to watch, but the partial eclipse that happens before and after can permanently damage your vision. Use proper eye protection for safe viewing!

Former State Sen. Mike Johnston, now running for Colorado governor, brought his family to Southeast Colorado over the weekend for several events.    

One of those was a tour of Weisbrod Memorial County Hospital, and Johnston quickly learned first-hand how important the hospital is to rural communities.

In 2004, Colorado enacted a renewable energy standard (RES), which has informed energy diversification by requiring Colorado utilities to increase their share of electricity from renewable sources. Each investor-owned utility must achieve 30% renewable generation by 2020, and for one utility, a single project recently played a crucial role to keep them on target to meet Colorado’s RES.

Ladies of the Weisbrod Hospital Auxiliary heard several reports at their monthly meeting at the J J’s Ranch House August 8 with more reports on the agenda for the September 12 meeting. Men and women are welcome to join this group for dues of $5.00 to work together to make life more pleasant for residents at Weisbrod.

Monday, August 14^th

Younger and Older Preschool Classes Begin

3:30 FBLA Meeting

Lunch:  Hoagie Sandwich

Tuesday, August 15^th

9:00 a.m. Golf at Swink Leave Time 7:00 a.m. 

Lunch:  Ham Chef Salad

Wednesday, August 16^th

3:30 p.m. FFA Meeting 

Lunch:  Chicken Spaghetti Casserole 

Thursday, August 17^th

Lunch:  Cheeseburger w/ Pasta Salad 

Dennis Pearson, Eads Chamber of Commerce hands Co-owners, Chelsea Davis and Cathy Davis an envelope of Eads Bucks and letter welcoming these ladies and their new Demitasse Coffee Shop business to a Year’s Free Membership to the Chamber.  Jan Richards of the KCDEF office was with the welcoming committee on a busy Wednesday morning while they were serving a variety of flavored coffees, cold drinks and muffins.  The ladies also manage a large gym of fitness equipment for 24 hour a day use which is now in Eads to help fulfill the physical fitness needs of many people in this coun

Arkansas River Headwaters