15 Years Ago

September 27, 2002

• Ross Davison, Administrator of the Risk Management Agency (RMA) of USDA, visited eastern Colorado to assess the drought & its impact on producers & effectiveness of federal crop insurance programs
• Ryan Britten of Haswell who attends Karval High School is one of the recipients of West Texas A & M University promised $1000 to any high school senior who graduates in the top 25% of their respective classes.

25 Years Ago

September 24, 1992

RESULTS

“The desire of the righteous ends only in good, but the hope of the wicked only in wrath.” Proverbs 11:23

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.

Seasonal changes in the weather pattern are bringing a wide range of conditions over the coming days as western Colorado looks for snow while parts of the southeast plains will see highs in the 80s.

Eastern Plains

ELECTION NEWS:   

What will be on the November 7, 2017 Coordinated Mail Ballot?

County Measure Referendum 1A

County Measure Ballot Issue 5A

When will I receive my ballot?  Ballots will be mailed to all active eligible voters the week of October 16-20, 2017.

When can I return my ballot? As soon as you receive your ballot you may return it the following ways:

The Kiowa County Public Library District would like to thank everyone who supported our Silent Auction Fundraiser.

To all the individuals and businesses that donated items - Thank You! Without your generosity the auction wouldn’t have been possible.

To all the individuals that came to the fundraiser – Thank You! It was great seeing so many people come out to support the library.

To all of our monetary donors - Thank You! Your generosity is truly appreciated.

Thank You!

2017 Kiowa County Fair

Award Sponsors & Supporters

21st Century Equipment - 4-H Council Donation

B & R Machine Works, LLC - Market Goat Award

Rex Barlow - Sr. Round Robin Award

Big 'R' - Rakes for Auction, Various Other Donations

Crossroads Central, LLC - Sheep Showmanship & ADG Awards

Crossroads Central, LLC -Poultry Showmanship & Breeding Awards

Crows Stop & Shop - Leathercraft Award

Jesse & Danyelle Deines - Goat ADG Award

Eads Auto Supply - Jr. Fashion Revue Award

Judgement House is and eight-scene walk-through drama dealing with the realities of eternal life and death based on the choices we make while on this earth.

This year’s drama is a story about a teenager who is bullied and tragically resorts to gun violence to deal with those around him. As a result, visitors will follow four classmates as they experience judgement, hell, and heaven.

New tour groups start every 12 minutes, and the journey takes 60 minutes to complete.

Birthdays

October 2

• Wesley Arns
• Taylor Lyon
• Presley McLoud
• Seth Kelley
• Jackie Rittgers

October 3

• William Brandt* Military Service
• Jennifer Schofield
• Jesse Denies
• Kirbi Johnson
• Shayla Gonzales
• Tanya Lane
• Kaylie Morgans
• Tammy Stum
• Evelyn Shivers

October 4

• Pat Roper
• Calvin Gaynor
• Chelsea Crosby

October 5