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Close up of the front page of the Kiowa County Press from August 16, 1968.

Pages from the Past - From the 138-year history of the Kiowa County Press - November 23, 2025

Kiowa County Press historic front page. © KiowaCountyPress.net / Chris Sorensen

(Kiowa County Press)

15 Years Ago - November 19, 2010

  • The 12th Annual Sand Creek Massacre Spiritual Healing Run marking the 146th Anniversary of the Sand Creek Massacre.
  • Eight members of the Eads Future Business Leaders of America attended the Denver Nuggets vs the Los Angeles Lakers.
  • Wild Horse Roundup- Curtis Schrimp: The ground looked a little different as it was white. Didn’t last long, sun said “Get out of here.”

25 Years Ago - November 24, 2000

  • Outstanding Victim Advocate award in the non-profit sector was presented to the family of Deana Griswould.

40 Years Ago - November 22, 1985

  • The Town of Eads Board of Trustees voted to hire Chuck Emmert as the new Chief of Police.
  • Catherine Scherler, Bernice Tuttle, and Freda Schmidt attended the National WIFE convention in Alabama.
  • Joe Oswald was presented a special award from the Kiowa County Farm Bureau for his 39 years of outstanding service

50 Years Ago - November 211975

  • A 2-day storm with rain, snow, and 40-50 mph wind causing Peoples National Gas to enter into emergency plans to shut off the natural gas when delivery line from the Colorado Interstate Gas Company broke.