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Image USDA Update – March 20, 2025 Agriculture news and information from the Eads USDA Service Center in Kiowa County, Colorado. Image Southeast Colorado boys high school basketball playoff scores - March 13-14-15, 2025 March 13-14-15, 2025, basketball playoff scores for southeast Colorado boys high school teams. Economy Image Colorado job growth driven by government hiring Colorado's Legislative Council Staff recently presented its March report on the economic and fiscal forecast for the state. Image Federal policies inject ‘uncertainty’ into Colorado state budget picture Despite uncertainty over how federal policy changes could impact the national and state economy, Colorado’s state budget picture has not worsened. Image Nebraska meatpackers call on feds to deregulate industry While food prices have increased as much as 2.5 times the rate of inflation - corporate profits have sky-rocketed five times faster than inflation. Image Trump tariff threats imperiling Colorado’s economy, state treasurer says Trump has backed off plans to impose tariffs on Canadian and Mexican imports, signing an executive order Thursday to delay percent tariffs on most goods. Elections Image The federal Voting Rights Act was gutted. States now want their own versions. Even in pro-voter states like Colorado, further protections could reduce racial disparities of voter participation Image Federal cuts put election security in jeopardy, Arizona Secretary of State takes action Employees who worked with election officials to provide assessments and identify election threats were placed on leave pending review. Image Commentary - Colorado is ready to preserve voting rights Portia Prescott says protecting the vote in Colorado isn’t about race or division — it’s about humanity. Image South Dakota legislature seeks tighter limits on voter qualifications with host of ‘election integrity’ bills South Dakota lawmakers introduced more than 50 bills during the 2025 legislation session proposing to alter the state’s election laws. Health & Living Image Low income Coloradans face severe affordable housing shortage There are only 26 affordable housing units in Colorado for every 100 low-income households. Image EarthTalk - How is wind power doing in the U.S.? Wind energy is the largest single source of renewable energy in the U.S., comprising 10 percent of the nation’s electricity mix. Image EarthTalk - ¿Cómo le va a la energía eólica en EE. UU.? La energía eólica es la mayor fuente de energía renovable en EE. UU., y representa el 10 % de la combinación de electricidad del país. Image Youth gun deaths in the US have surged 50 percent since 2019 In 2023, firearms remained the leading cause of death among American youth for the third year in a row. 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Image South Dakota farmer flexes drought-fighting muscle in face of dry conditions The South Dakota region has seen some wet weather in recent days, but the entire state is still in varying levels of drought status. Image Nebraska meatpackers call on feds to deregulate industry While food prices have increased as much as 2.5 times the rate of inflation - corporate profits have sky-rocketed five times faster than inflation. Government & Politics Image Veterans’ advocates say VA staffing cuts put vets out of work Staffing cuts in the federal Department of Veterans Affairs are disproportionately affecting the veterans that the department preferentially hires. Image USDA cuts could halt progress of South Dakota local food scene South Dakota farmers leading the "locally grown" movement have visions of a dynamic regional food production system. Image Education department layoffs could leave older borrowers in limbo Education department layoffs could leave older borrowers in limbo Image New semiautomatic firearm restrictions pass Colorado House Bill, which already passed Senate, requires safety training for purchase of guns with detachable magazines. Crime, Court & Law Image The federal Voting Rights Act was gutted. States now want their own versions. Even in pro-voter states like Colorado, further protections could reduce racial disparities of voter participation Image Alarming violence rates continue against Indigenous women A new study showed intimate partner violence disproportionately impacts Indigenous women more than any other ethnic or racial group. 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Image New semiautomatic firearm restrictions pass Colorado House Bill, which already passed Senate, requires safety training for purchase of guns with detachable magazines.
Image Colorado colleges face federal investigations for antisemitism and DEI Two Colorado colleges are facing federal investigations, one for antisemitism and another for possible “race-exclusionary practices.”
Image The federal Voting Rights Act was gutted. States now want their own versions. Even in pro-voter states like Colorado, further protections could reduce racial disparities of voter participation
Image Low income Coloradans face severe affordable housing shortage There are only 26 affordable housing units in Colorado for every 100 low-income households.
Image Colorado job growth driven by government hiring Colorado's Legislative Council Staff recently presented its March report on the economic and fiscal forecast for the state.
Image Top articles for the week ending March 22, 2025 Top articles from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending March 22, 2025.
Image With Department of Education gutted, what happens to student loans? The president signed an order Thursday he said begins the process of dismantling the department.
Image Daily Audio Newscast - March 25, 2025 Daily audio newscast with stories from across the United States and around the world.
Image Daily Audio Newscast Afternoon Update - March 24, 2025 Daily audio newscast with stories from across the United States and around the world.
Image The federal Voting Rights Act was gutted. States now want their own versions. Even in pro-voter states like Colorado, further protections could reduce racial disparities of voter participation
Image Daily Audio Newscast - March 24, 2025 Daily audio newscast with stories from across the United States and around the world.
Image Education department layoffs could leave older borrowers in limbo Education department layoffs could leave older borrowers in limbo
Image About Town – March 24, 2025 Life in Eads and Kiowa County, Colorado, as observed by Doris Lessenden.
Image Town of Eads board of trustee meeting minutes - February 10, 2025 Minutes of the February 10, 2025, of the Town of Eads, Colorado, board of trustees.
Image Funeral Services - Esther E. McCoin Funeral services for Ester E. McCoin of Kiowa County, Colorado.
Image Top articles for the week ending March 22, 2025 Top articles from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending March 22, 2025.
Image Pages from the Past - From the 138-year history of the Kiowa County Press - March 23, 2025 From the 138-year history of the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado.
Image Southeast Colorado high school baseball schedule - March 25-29, 2025 (updated) March 25-29, 2025, baseball schedules for southeast Colorado high school teams.
Image USDA Update – March 20, 2025 Agriculture news and information from the Eads USDA Service Center in Kiowa County, Colorado.
Image Southeast Colorado high school baseball schedule - March 25-29, 2025 (updated) March 25-29, 2025, baseball schedules for southeast Colorado high school teams.
Image Southeast Colorado high school baseball scores - March 11-22, 2025 March 11-22, 2025, baseball scores for southeast Colorado high school teams.
Image Listen to the top audio articles and podcasts for the week ending March 22, 2025 Listen to the top audio articles and podcasts from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending March 22, 2025.
Image Top articles for the week ending March 22, 2025 Top articles from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending March 22, 2025.
Image Your Story: In the Beginning – Hammer Family History Part 10 Ernie Hammer is a long time Kiowa County Press contributor. This story is written by Ernie’s Aunt Liz, Elizabeth Katherine (Hammer) Smith Benatti.
Image Southeast Colorado high school baseball schedule - March 25-29, 2025 March 25-29, 2025, baseball schedules for southeast Colorado high school teams.
Image USDA Update – March 20, 2025 Agriculture news and information from the Eads USDA Service Center in Kiowa County, Colorado.
Image Southeast Colorado boys high school basketball playoff scores - March 13-14-15, 2025 March 13-14-15, 2025, basketball playoff scores for southeast Colorado boys high school teams.
Image Colorado job growth driven by government hiring Colorado's Legislative Council Staff recently presented its March report on the economic and fiscal forecast for the state.
Image Federal policies inject ‘uncertainty’ into Colorado state budget picture Despite uncertainty over how federal policy changes could impact the national and state economy, Colorado’s state budget picture has not worsened.
Image Nebraska meatpackers call on feds to deregulate industry While food prices have increased as much as 2.5 times the rate of inflation - corporate profits have sky-rocketed five times faster than inflation.
Image Trump tariff threats imperiling Colorado’s economy, state treasurer says Trump has backed off plans to impose tariffs on Canadian and Mexican imports, signing an executive order Thursday to delay percent tariffs on most goods.
Image The federal Voting Rights Act was gutted. States now want their own versions. Even in pro-voter states like Colorado, further protections could reduce racial disparities of voter participation
Image Federal cuts put election security in jeopardy, Arizona Secretary of State takes action Employees who worked with election officials to provide assessments and identify election threats were placed on leave pending review.
Image Commentary - Colorado is ready to preserve voting rights Portia Prescott says protecting the vote in Colorado isn’t about race or division — it’s about humanity.
Image South Dakota legislature seeks tighter limits on voter qualifications with host of ‘election integrity’ bills South Dakota lawmakers introduced more than 50 bills during the 2025 legislation session proposing to alter the state’s election laws.
Image Low income Coloradans face severe affordable housing shortage There are only 26 affordable housing units in Colorado for every 100 low-income households.
Image EarthTalk - How is wind power doing in the U.S.? Wind energy is the largest single source of renewable energy in the U.S., comprising 10 percent of the nation’s electricity mix.
Image EarthTalk - ¿Cómo le va a la energía eólica en EE. UU.? La energía eólica es la mayor fuente de energía renovable en EE. UU., y representa el 10 % de la combinación de electricidad del país.
Image Youth gun deaths in the US have surged 50 percent since 2019 In 2023, firearms remained the leading cause of death among American youth for the third year in a row.
Image Movie Review - Snow White Critic Bob Garver looks at "Snow White," Disney's modern remake of the 1937 animated classic.
Image Movie Review - Mickey 17 Critic Bob Garver looks at "Mickey 17" from "Parasite" writer/director Bong Joon-ho.
Image Movie Reviews - Last Breath and Anora Critic Bob Garver looks at "Last Breath" and Academy Award winner "Anora."
Image Iowa farmers 'plant good insects' to fight pests The organization Practical Farmers of Iowa is helping urban crop growers use beneficial insects to control pests.
Image USDA Update – March 20, 2025 Agriculture news and information from the Eads USDA Service Center in Kiowa County, Colorado.
Image South Dakota farmer flexes drought-fighting muscle in face of dry conditions The South Dakota region has seen some wet weather in recent days, but the entire state is still in varying levels of drought status.
Image Nebraska meatpackers call on feds to deregulate industry While food prices have increased as much as 2.5 times the rate of inflation - corporate profits have sky-rocketed five times faster than inflation.
Image Veterans’ advocates say VA staffing cuts put vets out of work Staffing cuts in the federal Department of Veterans Affairs are disproportionately affecting the veterans that the department preferentially hires.
Image USDA cuts could halt progress of South Dakota local food scene South Dakota farmers leading the "locally grown" movement have visions of a dynamic regional food production system.
Image Education department layoffs could leave older borrowers in limbo Education department layoffs could leave older borrowers in limbo
Image New semiautomatic firearm restrictions pass Colorado House Bill, which already passed Senate, requires safety training for purchase of guns with detachable magazines.
Image The federal Voting Rights Act was gutted. States now want their own versions. Even in pro-voter states like Colorado, further protections could reduce racial disparities of voter participation
Image Alarming violence rates continue against Indigenous women A new study showed intimate partner violence disproportionately impacts Indigenous women more than any other ethnic or racial group.
Image Colorado takes Trump to court over efforts to abolish Education Department Colorado takes Trump to court over efforts to abolish Education Department
Image Court challenges of recent mass firings of federal workers making headway The Sierra Club is taking the Trump administration to court, joining a slew of legal challenges over the mass firings of federal workers.
Image EarthTalk - How is wind power doing in the U.S.? Wind energy is the largest single source of renewable energy in the U.S., comprising 10 percent of the nation’s electricity mix.
Image EarthTalk - ¿Cómo le va a la energía eólica en EE. UU.? La energía eólica es la mayor fuente de energía renovable en EE. UU., y representa el 10 % de la combinación de electricidad del país.
Image New camera reveals, documents toxic oil and gas emissions As oil and gas well sites pop up next to neighborhoods, residents are gathering evidence to hold operators accountable.
Image Iowa farmers 'plant good insects' to fight pests The organization Practical Farmers of Iowa is helping urban crop growers use beneficial insects to control pests.
Image With Department of Education gutted, what happens to student loans? The president signed an order Thursday he said begins the process of dismantling the department.
Image South Dakota has a success story in public lands deal For decades to come, South Dakotans can make use of an expanded wilderness in the southeastern part of the state.
Image Low income Coloradans face severe affordable housing shortage There are only 26 affordable housing units in Colorado for every 100 low-income households.
Image Colorado job growth driven by government hiring Colorado's Legislative Council Staff recently presented its March report on the economic and fiscal forecast for the state.
Image Cooking at Home - New Orleans Red Beans Spice up your week with these delicious New Orleans Red Beans. Season with hot sauce if desired.
Image Cooking at Home - Broccoli-Cheddar Frittata This egg dish provides a quarter cup serving of vegetables during breakfast and uses reduced-fat cheddar cheese and non-fat milk to limit fat.
Image Cooking at Home - Oven Baked Sweet Potato Fries Sweet potato fries are a quick and delicious way to add flavor and color to your dinner plate.
Image Cooking at Home - Chocolate Chip Yogurt Cookies Add extra calcium to your cookies with yogurt. These cookies also use whole wheat flour which adds fiber and other nutrients.
Image With Department of Education gutted, what happens to student loans? The president signed an order Thursday he said begins the process of dismantling the department.
Image Colorado colleges face federal investigations for antisemitism and DEI Two Colorado colleges are facing federal investigations, one for antisemitism and another for possible “race-exclusionary practices.”
Image More Wyomingites get degrees, but anti-DEI law could slow progress The number of working-age Wyoming adults with college degrees or valuable credentials increased by over 18 percent
Image Education department layoffs could leave older borrowers in limbo Education department layoffs could leave older borrowers in limbo
Image South Dakota has a success story in public lands deal For decades to come, South Dakotans can make use of an expanded wilderness in the southeastern part of the state.
Image Movie Review - Snow White Critic Bob Garver looks at "Snow White," Disney's modern remake of the 1937 animated classic.
Image Home Country – Amazing medical science Rural life and humor, with characters from the mind of Slim Randles.
Image Curious Kids: What was the first thing scientists discovered? All societies have had ways of understanding nature based on their experiences of it.
Image Curious Kids: Is ranch dressing a liquid or a solid? To figure out what’s going on with ranch dressing, you need to understand what the different states of matter are.
Image Curious Kids: How are clouds’ shapes made? Once you understand how certain clouds develop their shapes, you can learn to forecast the weather.
Image Curious Kids: Can animals have mental disabilities? Sometimes genetic or developmental changes affect how the brain is built, which can lead to mental disabilities or learning differences.