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Kiowa County was created on April 11, 1889, taking its name for the Kiowa Indians. The Missouri Pacific Railroad crossed the Kansas border in 1887 when the area was still part of a larger Bent County. The railroad platted towns approximately every seven miles. Incorporated towns are Sheridan Lake, Eads and Haswell. Unincorporated towns are Towner, Brandon, Chivington and Arlington. Kiowa County is dedicated to providing economic, social, health and other services to its citizens. 

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

Thursday, May 15, 2025

10:00 a.m.

The Kiowa County Commissioners will hear comments from the public regarding a proposed agreement (1) to settle  all remaining issues in the lawsuit Towner Wind Energy, LLC filed against Kiowa County related to the Impact fee for the Towner East and Towner West wind farms; (2) to settle the remaining issue of payment of Kiowa County’s fees and costs incurred in defending the lawsuit filed by the Northern Cheyenne Tribe; and (3) to settle the latest lawsuit filed by Towner Wind Energy, LLC against Kiowa County regarding a road use agreement..

At the hearing, Kiowa County Commissioners will be considering and discussing an outline of the material terms of the proposed settlement agreement. The Public hearing will be held at the meeting room in the Courthouse in Eads.  If you have questions, or would like login information to attend virtually, please call 719-438-5810 or email kiowaco100@gmail.com.  If you are unable to attend you are welcome to submit your comment for consideration to the Commissioners office prior to the hearing.

For more information about wind energy projects in Kiowa County, click on the link below to be redirected to Invenergy's Towner Energy Center website.

https://townerenergycenter.invenergy.com/

Click on the link to the right to be redirected to Kiowa County's Land Use page for access the Towner East And Towner West Wind Energy Application documents.

The Kiowa County Board of Commissioners are looking for enthusiastic people who are interested in serving on the following Kiowa County Boards. 

Sheridan Lake & Brandon Recreation District, Towner Recreation District, West Kiowa Cemetery District, Kiowa County Library District, and the CSBG Tripartite Board and Transit Advisory Council. 

Interested persons are asked to submit a letter of interest to the Commissioner's Office at the courthouse, 1305 Goff Street, or mail it to: PO Box 100 Eads, CO 81036 or email it to: kiowaco100@gmail.com

Click on the link below to be redirected to The County Recorder website to access Kiowa County Recorded Documents from January 2000 to the current day. Documents are updated daily and can be researched by reception number, document type, legal description, or grantor/grantee name.

The County Recorder

Click on the link below to be redirected to the Kiowa County Historical Records Research Site to access recorded documents from Patent up to December 2005. Documents can be researched by book and page or grantor/grantee name.

Kiowa County Historical Records Research Site

Are you experiencing financial hardship and struggling to afford your utility bills? 

Click here to be redirected to the Find Energy website and enter your zip code to start exploring available options for assistance! 

(Effective 01-01-2022)

Hours:

Wednesday, Friday and Saturday 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Closed: Sunday - Tuesday and Thursday

Payment Types: Punch Card, Checks or Credit/Debit Card "Please No Cash" 

**CLOSED PERMANENTLY**

Landfill will be CLOSED if wind is over 20 MPH or if it is too muddy.

Anyone wishing to receive a text message when there are holiday or weather related closures can text LANDFILL CLOSURES and your NAME from your cell phone to (719) 691-5426.

Click here to be redirected to the Kiowa County Jobs page to access information about the current employment opportunities in Kiowa County. 

Accessibility Policy

In accordance with HB21-1110, SB23-244, and 8 CCR 1501-1, Kiowa County must provide persons with disabilities equal access to County programs, service, and activities, including those programs, services, and activities that are made available through County websites and other online technology. This policy was developed to promote equal access to such programs, services, and activities provided throughout the County to persons with disabilities. This policy applies to all online technologies, including County customer facing websites, mobile applications, electronic communication, and digital documents such as portable document format (PDF).

Policy Statement

New and redesigned web content published on the County's online technologies after the effective date of this policy will conform to WCAG 2.1 Level AA compliance, except for content specifically excluded from this policy. No technology or design approach is required. The aim is to maximize access to and use of the County's online technologies by persons with disabilities.

Existing web content published prior to the effective date of this policy will either be archived or modified to conform to WCAG 2.1 Level AA compliance, to the maximum extent feasible, with exception of content specifically excluded from this policy. Web content hosted on the County's public website will be evaluated, prioritized, and scheduled for remediation no later than July 1, 2025, or as extended by the State.

Feedback and Support 

We welcome your feedback about the County's digital technology accessibility for users with disabilities. Please contact us if you encounter accessibility barriers and for requests for accommodations to any of the County's online services. We are committed to responding within two (2) business days during our normal office hours.

Office Hours: Monday - Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Contact Information:

Kiowa County Board of Commissioners

Attn: Administrative Assistant

P.O. Box 100

1305 Goff Street

Eads, Colorado 81036

Email: kiowaco.assist@gmail.com 

Phone: (719) 438-5810

Fax:     (719) 438-5615