15 Years Ago - July 23, 2010

• About Town: Doris Lessenden & Melissa Peterson: Reminder, there are No Swimming signs posted around Jackson Pond as there are snapping turtles in the pond.

25 Years Ago - July 28, 2000

• Strong storm raced through Kiowa and other eastern counties, spawning tornadoes and large hail. Strong winds broke tree limbs, while hail up to baseball size caused extensive crop damage.

40 Years Ago - July 26, 1985

• A Nee Gronda Reservoir Development Plans designed to more efficiently use the water of the Great Plains Reservoirs was the subject of an in-depth discussion held in Eads.

50 Years Ago - July 25, 1975

• The average monthly salary of a Kiowa County Commissioner was $283.33 according to the June county bills.

75 Years Ago - 1950

• The new grade on the Kansas Colorado Boulevard between Galatea and Haswell was thrown open for travel. This new road follows the south side of the railroad track and cuts off 1.5 miles in distance over the old road.