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Deep Space Exploration Society to Host 11th Annual Open House Near Haswell
For many people in Kiowa County, the giant radio telescope south of Haswell is a familiar sight. What may be less familiar is just how much happens there, and the kind of science, technology and hands-on learning opportunities the site brings directly to rural southeastern Colorado.
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The Vampire’s Garden Brings Original Theater, Cult Classics to Plains Theater in October
October at the Plains Theater in Eads will take a decidedly mysterious turn as the Crow-Luther Cultural Events Center (CLCEC) and Crow-Luther Players prepare to present The Vampire’s Garden, an original stage production written specifically for the historic theater by local playwright and Kiowa County Public Library Director Teri Jobe.
Eads Vietnam Veteran Beatle Koch Honored with Quilt of Valor
The Vernon (Beatle) Koch family were present as he was awarded a Quilt of Valor September 12, 2026, at his home in Eads, Colorado. His granddaughter, Ashley, had this to say about her grandfather’s military career: “When America called my Grandpa Beatle to service, he was proud to answer the call.
Eastern Colorado Historical Society to Host Fundraisers
The Eastern Colorado Historical Society has been very busy educating the public this summer. They have presented to the public during the Cheyenne County Tumbleweed Fair and Rodeo about the Olsen-Chubbuck Archaeology Dig in Cheyenne Wells.
Limit Up
If grain traders were hoping the U.S.-China summit would deliver a clean, bullish headline to start the week, they didn’t get it. Monday’s trade was a reminder that markets can sell the news, or, in this case, sell the lack of news.
Woolgathering With Mike
One of my favorite subjects at school became maths but not until after grade 9 when I was able to choose the subjects I studied each year. (There were no options up until then.)
Limit Up
Grain markets kicked off the week with a little more life, and for once, harvest pressure was not the only story in town. Monday’s session brought solid gains across corn, soybeans and wheat, helped by strong export numbers, weather-related harvest delays and renewed optimism surrounding U.
Woolgathering With Mike
As both of my regular readers know, the question of how best to deal with the huge numbers of people who have illegally entered the United States in recent years is both contentions and highly divisive.
