-- TRUST IN RICHES?

“Whoever trusts in his riches will fall, but the righteous will thrive like a green leaf.” Proverbs 11:28

Biennial event set to return to Lamar Community College September 29-30

Travel back in time this fall at the Frontier History Encampment, set for September 29-30 at the Lamar Community College campus.  Visitors will see history come to life through expert first-person historic interpreters who create a walk-through immersion into the 19^th century. 

The Encampment will be open to the public on Friday, September 29, from 12:00-5:00pm and Saturday, September 30, from 9:00am-5:00pm. 

• Prairie Pines Assisted Living is holding a raffle to help for improvements and repairs.

Local students are among the winners of general academic scholarships for the 2017-18 academic year from Fort Hays State University, Hays, Kansas.

This final listing includes some students who have won additional scholarships since being recognized earlier in the year for awards presented to them at FHSU Student Recognition Programs.

Colorado students are listed alphabetically by hometown. Those in eastern Colorado:

Eads was buzzing with activity as alumni and their families, community members and visitors gathered to celebrate the Eads All School Reunion and the Kiowa County Fair Saturday, September 9, 2017.

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.

15 Years Ago

September 13, 2002

Governor John Hickenlooper appointed by executive order Carrie Besnette Hauser of Glenwood Springs, James George Spehar of Grand Junction, Marie E. Haskett of Meeker and Marvin Edward McDaniel of Sedalia to the Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission, August 29.
Hauser and Spehar are serving as representatives of outdoor recreation and utilization of parks resources, with terms expiring July 1, 2019. Hauser and Spehar replace the resigning Christopher J. Castilian of Denver and William G. Kane of Basalt.