Top News Image Farm bill text released in U.S. House, setting up fight with Senate The U.S. House Agriculture Committee Friday released the draft bill text of the long-awaited $1.5 trillion farm bill. Image Colorado awards affordable housing, down payment grants across the state State housing officials announced over $16 million in funding that will go toward affordable housing units and $2.4 million for down payment assistance. Image To-go alcoholic beverage sales become permanent Colorado law An expiring Colorado law allowing to-go alcoholic beverage sales is now a permanent statute. Image Bill sign easing local rules for 'mother-in-law flats' in Colorado Coloradans might soon see more "mother-in-law flats" or "casitas" in their neighborhoods. Image Brain injury survivors aim to defy the odds climbing Pikes Peak Several hundred hikers are expected to climb to a summit of over 14,000 feet for this year's Pikes Peak Challenge in Colorado Springs. Image Fake elector punishment and other election security bills pass 2024 Colorado Legislature With a presidential election on the horizon this year, Colorado legislators passed a variety of bills to add protections for voters. National and Global News Image Farm bill text released in U.S. House, setting up fight with Senate The U.S. House Agriculture Committee Friday released the draft bill text of the long-awaited $1.5 trillion farm bill. Image Politics: 2024Talks - May 17, 2024 Daily political stories for May 17, 2024. Image Daily Audio Newscast - May 17, 2024 Daily audio newscast for May 17, 2024. Image Latest inflation figures are good news While prices are rising, they’re not going up as sharply as they once were. That’s good news for shoppers. Image With GOP opposed, U.S. Senate panel advances bills to combat AI in elections Members of the U.S. Senate are sounding the alarm about the threat that artificial intelligence poses to elections. Image CNN sets first Biden-Trump presidential debate for June 27 in Atlanta CNN said there would be no audience present for the debate and moderators will be announced later. Image The Yonder Report: News from rural America - May 16, 2024 News from rural America for May 16, 2024. Image Politics: 2024Talks - May 16, 2024 Daily political stories for May 16, 2024. Life in Kiowa County Haswell - Eads - Brandon - Sheridan Lake - Towner Classifieds - Local Government - Sand Creek Subscribe Today! Image Yellow lily. © Chris Sorensen / KiowaCountyPress.net Death Notice - Ethel B. Ferris Death Notice - Ethel B. Ferris Image Town of Eads Board of Trustees meeting minutes - April 9, 2024 Minutes of the April 9, 2024, meeting of the Town of Eads, Colorado, Board of Trustees. Image Kiowa County Commissioners meeting minutes - April 25, 2024 Minutes of the April 25, 2024, meeting of the Kiowa County, Colorado, Board of County Commissioners. 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Image Birthdays and Anniversaries - May 20-26, 2024 Celebrating birthdays and anniversaries in Kiowa County. Image USDA Update – May 18, 2024 Agriculture news and information from the Eads USDA Service Center in Kiowa County, Colorado. Image © iStock - head-off Auction - Real Estate Auction - Real Estate Image Photo of the Week - May 17, 2024 Photo of the week from the May 17, 2024, edition of the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado - Aerial view of the clubhouse at the golf course in Eads, Kiowa County, Colorado - Chris Sorensen Image Letter to the Editor – What does one look for in a Congressman? Colorado State Senator Rod Pelton outlines the qualities he believes are important for a person to serve in the U.S. Congress. Image Southeast Colorado Class 1A regional baseball tournament scores – May 11, 2024 Class 1A baseball results in southeast Colorado for May 11, 2024. Cheyenne County Cheyenne Wells - Kit Carson - Wild Horse Subscribe Today! Image Letter to the Editor – What does one look for in a Congressman? Colorado State Senator Rod Pelton outlines the qualities he believes are important for a person to serve in the U.S. Congress. Image Rick Pelton announces candidacy for commissioner in Cheyenne County Rick Pelton announces candidacy for commissioner in Cheyenne County Image Grace Lutheran Church Weekly Devotion - 1 John 5:9–15 Weekly devotion by Reverend Steven Zandstra at Grace Lutheran Church in Cheyenne Wells, Colorado. Image The #DesertFarmer Podcast - May 14, 2024 - We've screwed up the rain forecasts ... my rant Southeast Colorado native Brian Bledsoe discusses everything ag, lots of weather, and just about everything else in between. Image Letter to the Editor – What does one look for in a Congressman? Colorado State Senator Rod Pelton outlines the qualities he believes are important for a person to serve in the U.S. Congress. Image Southeast Colorado Class 1A regional baseball tournament scores – May 11, 2024 Class 1A baseball results in southeast Colorado for May 11, 2024. Image Southeast Colorado high school Class 2A-3A baseball scores May 7-11, 2024 Class 2A & 3A Baseball results in southeast Colorado for May 7-11, 2024. Economy Image Report finds long-term investment in rural areas improves resources A new report reveals that investing in rural areas can improve essential resources for the people living there. Image Feds: Grocery chain profits soared during and after pandemic Consumer groups are accusing major grocery retailers of price gouging. Image FTC: Grocers gouging consumers with food prices A new report by the Federal Trade Commission says the country's largest grocery companies are gouging consumers, by keeping prices artificially high. 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Image The #DesertFarmer Podcast - May 14, 2024 - We've screwed up the rain forecasts ... my rant Southeast Colorado native Brian Bledsoe discusses everything ag, lots of weather, and just about everything else in between. Government & Politics Image Arizona veterans support open primaries initiative Proponents argue closed primaries are integral to keeping party ideals consistent. Image Governor Polis slams Biden’s new tariffs on Chinese EVs, solar panels Colorado Governor Jared Polis had harsh words Tuesday for President Joe Biden. Image New federal rule will overhaul transmission planning as electric grid strains A divided Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Monday issued a long-awaited overhaul of how regional electric transmission lines are planned. Image To-go alcoholic beverage sales become permanent Colorado law An expiring Colorado law allowing to-go alcoholic beverage sales is now a permanent statute. 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Image Report: Texas tops nation in food insecurity According to the latest "Map the Meal Gap" study, from Feeding America, nearly 5 million people in the state are hungry Image Latest inflation figures are good news While prices are rising, they’re not going up as sharply as they once were. That’s good news for shoppers. Image For some families, paying with plastic is a lifeline at the grocery store A new national report detailed how consumer debt is bridging the gap for households having a hard time covering food expenses. Image New England groups warn against 'factory' fish farming in federal waters New England fishermen and environmental groups are working to prevent the growth of industrial-size fish farms in U.S. open waters. Image Governor Polis slams Biden’s new tariffs on Chinese EVs, solar panels Colorado Governor Jared Polis had harsh words Tuesday for President Joe Biden. 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Image Mushrooms can help prevent mega-wildfires The federal government has committed nearly $5 billion to thinning forests on about 50 million Western acres. Image National Parks Service asks for more time to respond to suit over cashless parks The National Park Service will get more time to respond to a federal lawsuit after three visitors sued. Image EarthTalk - Have wildlife crossings become more common in North America? These structures, ranging from underpasses to overbridges are becoming more prevalent as part of a concerted effort to address the environmental impacts of roads. Image EarthTalk - ¿Se han generalizado los pasos de fauna en Norteamérica? Estas estructuras son cada vez más frecuentes en el marco de un esfuerzo concertado para hacer frente al impacto ambiental de las carreteras. Image Brain injury survivors aim to defy the odds climbing Pikes Peak Several hundred hikers are expected to climb to a summit of over 14,000 feet for this year's Pikes Peak Challenge in Colorado Springs. Image Movie Review - Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes Critic Bob Garver looks at the latest installment of the "Planet of the Ape" film series. Image Home Country – A cure for coffee Rural life and humor, with characters from the mind of Slim Randles. The Conversation Academics and journalism meet to explore interesting topics. Image Curious Kids: Why do people hate people? Have you ever wondered how your brain creates thoughts or why something randomly popped into your head? Image Solar storm knocks out farmers’ high-tech tractors – a larger storm could take down the power grid and the internet Last weekend's solar storm generated headaches for farmers whose GPS-guided tractors were idled in the middle of planting season. 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Image Farm bill text released in U.S. House, setting up fight with Senate The U.S. House Agriculture Committee Friday released the draft bill text of the long-awaited $1.5 trillion farm bill.
Image Colorado awards affordable housing, down payment grants across the state State housing officials announced over $16 million in funding that will go toward affordable housing units and $2.4 million for down payment assistance.
Image To-go alcoholic beverage sales become permanent Colorado law An expiring Colorado law allowing to-go alcoholic beverage sales is now a permanent statute.
Image Bill sign easing local rules for 'mother-in-law flats' in Colorado Coloradans might soon see more "mother-in-law flats" or "casitas" in their neighborhoods.
Image Brain injury survivors aim to defy the odds climbing Pikes Peak Several hundred hikers are expected to climb to a summit of over 14,000 feet for this year's Pikes Peak Challenge in Colorado Springs.
Image Fake elector punishment and other election security bills pass 2024 Colorado Legislature With a presidential election on the horizon this year, Colorado legislators passed a variety of bills to add protections for voters.
Image Farm bill text released in U.S. House, setting up fight with Senate The U.S. House Agriculture Committee Friday released the draft bill text of the long-awaited $1.5 trillion farm bill.
Image Latest inflation figures are good news While prices are rising, they’re not going up as sharply as they once were. That’s good news for shoppers.
Image With GOP opposed, U.S. Senate panel advances bills to combat AI in elections Members of the U.S. Senate are sounding the alarm about the threat that artificial intelligence poses to elections.
Image CNN sets first Biden-Trump presidential debate for June 27 in Atlanta CNN said there would be no audience present for the debate and moderators will be announced later.
Image The Yonder Report: News from rural America - May 16, 2024 News from rural America for May 16, 2024.
Image Yellow lily. © Chris Sorensen / KiowaCountyPress.net Death Notice - Ethel B. Ferris Death Notice - Ethel B. Ferris
Image Town of Eads Board of Trustees meeting minutes - April 9, 2024 Minutes of the April 9, 2024, meeting of the Town of Eads, Colorado, Board of Trustees.
Image Kiowa County Commissioners meeting minutes - April 25, 2024 Minutes of the April 25, 2024, meeting of the Kiowa County, Colorado, Board of County Commissioners.
Image Kiowa County weather recap - May 15, 2024 Weather conditions in Kiowa County, Colorado, for the seven days ending May 15, 2024.
Image Kiowa County commissioners meeting agenda - May 14, 2024 Agenda for the May 14, 2024, Kiowa County, Colorado, commissioners meeting.
Image 2024 Wheat Field Days tour locations set Colorado State University’s Crops Testing Program is hosting the 2024 Wheat Field Days on June 6-7 and June 11-12.
Image About Town – May 13, 2024 Life in Eads and Kiowa County, Colorado, as observed by Doris Lessenden.
Image Top articles for the week ending May 11, 2024 Top articles from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending May 11, 2024.
Image Listen to the top audio articles and podcasts for the week ending May 11, 2024 Listen to the top audio articles and podcasts from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending May 11, 2024.
Image Birthdays and Anniversaries - May 20-26, 2024 Celebrating birthdays and anniversaries in Kiowa County.
Image USDA Update – May 18, 2024 Agriculture news and information from the Eads USDA Service Center in Kiowa County, Colorado.
Image Photo of the Week - May 17, 2024 Photo of the week from the May 17, 2024, edition of the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado - Aerial view of the clubhouse at the golf course in Eads, Kiowa County, Colorado - Chris Sorensen
Image Letter to the Editor – What does one look for in a Congressman? Colorado State Senator Rod Pelton outlines the qualities he believes are important for a person to serve in the U.S. Congress.
Image Southeast Colorado Class 1A regional baseball tournament scores – May 11, 2024 Class 1A baseball results in southeast Colorado for May 11, 2024.
Image Letter to the Editor – What does one look for in a Congressman? Colorado State Senator Rod Pelton outlines the qualities he believes are important for a person to serve in the U.S. Congress.
Image Rick Pelton announces candidacy for commissioner in Cheyenne County Rick Pelton announces candidacy for commissioner in Cheyenne County
Image Grace Lutheran Church Weekly Devotion - 1 John 5:9–15 Weekly devotion by Reverend Steven Zandstra at Grace Lutheran Church in Cheyenne Wells, Colorado.
Image The #DesertFarmer Podcast - May 14, 2024 - We've screwed up the rain forecasts ... my rant Southeast Colorado native Brian Bledsoe discusses everything ag, lots of weather, and just about everything else in between.
Image Letter to the Editor – What does one look for in a Congressman? Colorado State Senator Rod Pelton outlines the qualities he believes are important for a person to serve in the U.S. Congress.
Image Southeast Colorado Class 1A regional baseball tournament scores – May 11, 2024 Class 1A baseball results in southeast Colorado for May 11, 2024.
Image Southeast Colorado high school Class 2A-3A baseball scores May 7-11, 2024 Class 2A & 3A Baseball results in southeast Colorado for May 7-11, 2024.
Image Report finds long-term investment in rural areas improves resources A new report reveals that investing in rural areas can improve essential resources for the people living there.
Image Feds: Grocery chain profits soared during and after pandemic Consumer groups are accusing major grocery retailers of price gouging.
Image FTC: Grocers gouging consumers with food prices A new report by the Federal Trade Commission says the country's largest grocery companies are gouging consumers, by keeping prices artificially high.
Image New study shows health disparities cost Texas billions of dollars Health disparities in Texas are not only making some people sick, but affecting the state's economy.
Image Arizona veterans support open primaries initiative Proponents argue closed primaries are integral to keeping party ideals consistent.
Image With GOP opposed, U.S. Senate panel advances bills to combat AI in elections Members of the U.S. Senate are sounding the alarm about the threat that artificial intelligence poses to elections.
Image CNN sets first Biden-Trump presidential debate for June 27 in Atlanta CNN said there would be no audience present for the debate and moderators will be announced later.
Image Rick Pelton announces candidacy for commissioner in Cheyenne County Rick Pelton announces candidacy for commissioner in Cheyenne County
Image EarthTalk - Why are conventional toothpaste tubes not eco-friendly? The impact of conventional toothpaste tubes is significant and largely negative.
Image Experts: More bird flu testing needed to prevent spread, protect humans The number of avian flu cases in dairy cows is holding steady in New Mexico but experts say more testing is needed.
Image Colorado awards affordable housing, down payment grants across the state State housing officials announced over $16 million in funding that will go toward affordable housing units and $2.4 million for down payment assistance.
Image South Dakota refugee resettlement spiked in 2023 South Dakota ranks fifth in the nation for its rate of refugee resettlements per capita and the rate increased dramatically in the last year.
Image Movie Review - Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes Critic Bob Garver looks at the latest installment of the "Planet of the Ape" film series.
Image Movie Review - The Fall Guy Does critic Bob Garver fall for "The Fall Guy?" Read on to find out.
Image Movie Review - Abigail Critic Bob Garver looks at "Abigail," a "lighter, sillier, also ultraviolent" movie.
Image Farm bill text released in U.S. House, setting up fight with Senate The U.S. House Agriculture Committee Friday released the draft bill text of the long-awaited $1.5 trillion farm bill.
Image USDA Update – May 18, 2024 Agriculture news and information from the Eads USDA Service Center in Kiowa County, Colorado.
Image Experts: More bird flu testing needed to prevent spread, protect humans The number of avian flu cases in dairy cows is holding steady in New Mexico but experts say more testing is needed.
Image Solar storm knocks out farmers’ high-tech tractors – a larger storm could take down the power grid and the internet Last weekend's solar storm generated headaches for farmers whose GPS-guided tractors were idled in the middle of planting season.
Image Pasture to Profit Podcast - Summer Nutrition for the Cow Herd Travis and Scott discuss the nutritional needs of the cow herd as they begin the summer grazing season.
Image New England groups warn against 'factory' fish farming in federal waters New England fishermen and environmental groups are working to prevent the growth of industrial-size fish farms in U.S. open waters.
Image The Latest on Federal H5N1 Response Weeks into an outbreak of a strain of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in dairy cattle, Cabinet level Secretaries recently provided updates on response efforts.
Image The #DesertFarmer Podcast - May 14, 2024 - We've screwed up the rain forecasts ... my rant Southeast Colorado native Brian Bledsoe discusses everything ag, lots of weather, and just about everything else in between.
Image Arizona veterans support open primaries initiative Proponents argue closed primaries are integral to keeping party ideals consistent.
Image Governor Polis slams Biden’s new tariffs on Chinese EVs, solar panels Colorado Governor Jared Polis had harsh words Tuesday for President Joe Biden.
Image New federal rule will overhaul transmission planning as electric grid strains A divided Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Monday issued a long-awaited overhaul of how regional electric transmission lines are planned.
Image To-go alcoholic beverage sales become permanent Colorado law An expiring Colorado law allowing to-go alcoholic beverage sales is now a permanent statute.
Image People in Texas prisons claim heat-related health effects, demand air conditioning Only 30 percent of the prisons in Texas have central air, and advocates say the sweltering summer heat is inhumane.
Image Christian church sues Castle Rock for shuttering temporary housing ministry A Christian church in Castle Rock is suing the town for allegedly shuttering the church’s programs to provide temporary shelter for the homeless.
Image Wyoming governor pledges to fight feds' plan to end coal leases Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon pledged to fight a federal plan to end coal leasing in the Powder River Basin.
Image EarthTalk - Why are conventional toothpaste tubes not eco-friendly? The impact of conventional toothpaste tubes is significant and largely negative.
Image EarthTalk - ¿Por qué los tubos de dentífrico convencionales no son ecológicos? Estas estructuras son cada vez más frecuentes en el marco de un esfuerzo concertado para hacer frente al impacto ambiental de las carreteras.
Image Scientists engage moms to help fight climate change on behalf of kids Moms from a nonpartisan climate science group are gearing up for summer.
Image Kiowa County weather recap - May 15, 2024 Weather conditions in Kiowa County, Colorado, for the seven days ending May 15, 2024.
Image For clean energy, power grid is a Rubik's Cube needing to be solved There's a push to expand transmission lines to accommodate the tidal wave of wind, solar, and other renewable projects.
Image Colorado awards affordable housing, down payment grants across the state State housing officials announced over $16 million in funding that will go toward affordable housing units and $2.4 million for down payment assistance.
Image Report: Texas tops nation in food insecurity According to the latest "Map the Meal Gap" study, from Feeding America, nearly 5 million people in the state are hungry
Image Latest inflation figures are good news While prices are rising, they’re not going up as sharply as they once were. That’s good news for shoppers.
Image For some families, paying with plastic is a lifeline at the grocery store A new national report detailed how consumer debt is bridging the gap for households having a hard time covering food expenses.
Image New England groups warn against 'factory' fish farming in federal waters New England fishermen and environmental groups are working to prevent the growth of industrial-size fish farms in U.S. open waters.
Image Governor Polis slams Biden’s new tariffs on Chinese EVs, solar panels Colorado Governor Jared Polis had harsh words Tuesday for President Joe Biden.
Image © iStock - Rawpixel Cooking at Home - Pasta Bolognese This rich red sauce combines ground beef, carrots, celery, onion, and tomatoes with a touch of milk for added creaminess.
Image © iStock - Rawpixel Cooking at Home - Oatmeal Bread Packed with whole grains, this tasty bread is perfect as a snack topped with jam or peanut butter.
Image © iStock - Rawpixel Cooking at Home - New Orleans Red Beans Cooking at Home - New Orleans Red Beans
Image © iStock - Rawpixel Cooking at Home - Mushroom Beef Sloppy Joes Chopped mushrooms, when sautéed, blend seamlessly with ground meats.
Image © iStock - Rawpixel Cooking at Home - Mixed Grain Bread Using cornmeal, rye, and whole wheat flour gives this chewy and delicious bread a wonderful texture and flavor.
Image © iStock - Rawpixel Cooking at Home - Blueberry Coffee Cake A delicious addition to your breakfast table, or enjoy a slice as an afternoon snack.
Image Curious Kids: Why do people hate people? Have you ever wondered how your brain creates thoughts or why something randomly popped into your head?
Image Solar storm knocks out farmers’ high-tech tractors – a larger storm could take down the power grid and the internet Last weekend's solar storm generated headaches for farmers whose GPS-guided tractors were idled in the middle of planting season.
Image With GOP opposed, U.S. Senate panel advances bills to combat AI in elections Members of the U.S. Senate are sounding the alarm about the threat that artificial intelligence poses to elections.
Image Scientists engage moms to help fight climate change on behalf of kids Moms from a nonpartisan climate science group are gearing up for summer.
Image Many outdoor events planned in California for Endangered Species Day Nature walks, festivals and more are happening this weekend to celebrate the 19th annual Endangered Species Day.
Image Mushrooms can help prevent mega-wildfires The federal government has committed nearly $5 billion to thinning forests on about 50 million Western acres.
Image National Parks Service asks for more time to respond to suit over cashless parks The National Park Service will get more time to respond to a federal lawsuit after three visitors sued.
Image EarthTalk - Have wildlife crossings become more common in North America? These structures, ranging from underpasses to overbridges are becoming more prevalent as part of a concerted effort to address the environmental impacts of roads.
Image EarthTalk - ¿Se han generalizado los pasos de fauna en Norteamérica? Estas estructuras son cada vez más frecuentes en el marco de un esfuerzo concertado para hacer frente al impacto ambiental de las carreteras.
Image Brain injury survivors aim to defy the odds climbing Pikes Peak Several hundred hikers are expected to climb to a summit of over 14,000 feet for this year's Pikes Peak Challenge in Colorado Springs.
Image Movie Review - Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes Critic Bob Garver looks at the latest installment of the "Planet of the Ape" film series.
Image Home Country – A cure for coffee Rural life and humor, with characters from the mind of Slim Randles.
Image Curious Kids: Why do people hate people? Have you ever wondered how your brain creates thoughts or why something randomly popped into your head?
Image Solar storm knocks out farmers’ high-tech tractors – a larger storm could take down the power grid and the internet Last weekend's solar storm generated headaches for farmers whose GPS-guided tractors were idled in the middle of planting season.
Image What is a VIN - how to decode the vehicle identification number Every vehicle built after 1981 has a unique vehicle identification number, or VIN.
Image Latest inflation figures are good news While prices are rising, they’re not going up as sharply as they once were. That’s good news for shoppers.