K-State Extension - Kiowa County

05/25/2026

The Kiowa County Extension Office will be closed on Monday, May 25th, 2026 in observance of Memorial Day.

We’ll be back open during normal hours after the holiday.

05/21/2026

05/13/2026

👶✨ Calling all youth ages 12 & up! ✨👶
Interested in becoming a babysitter? Join us for a Babysitting Clinic packed with hands-on learning—from first aid/CPR basics to child development, safety, and fun activities for kids!

📅 May 19, 2026
⏰ 1:30–5:00 PM
📍 Kiowa Community Building
💲 $10 registration fee
👥 Limited to 20 participants

Walk away with the confidence and skills to succeed as a babysitter!

✅ Register by May 18 to save your spot!
📞 Call 620-723-2156 for more information or to sign up.

05/05/2026

🚨 LAST CALL — RSVP BY MAY 8! 🚨
Don’t miss your chance to see how wheat varieties handled this year’s tough Kansas weather—this is your final reminder to see which ones stand strong when conditions don’t cooperate!

🌾 Kiowa & Comanche County Wheat Plot Tour
📅 May 14 | 10:00 AM
📍 Coldwater, KS
✅ 17 varieties side-by-side
🌱 Featuring NEW: Orange Blossom CL+ & Cowie AX
🍽 FREE lunch by Scoular of Greensburg

📞 RSVP today
Kiowa County: (620) 723‑2156
Comanche County: (620) 582‑2411

04/30/2026

🌾 When Kansas weather pushes wheat, which varieties push back? 🌾
Join us for the Kiowa & Comanche County Wheat Plot Tour and see how 17 wheat varieties performed after a season of real‑world weather stress.

✅ Side‑by‑side variety comparisons
🌱 Featuring NEW varieties: Orange Blossom CL+ (OSU) & Cowie AX (LCS)
📅 May 14 | 10:00 AM
📍 Coldwater, KS
🍽 FREE lunch provided by Scoular of Greensburg

These plots tell the story weather creates—come see which varieties stand strong when conditions don’t cooperate.

📞 RSVP by May 8
Kiowa County: (620) 723‑2156 | Comanche County: (620) 582‑2411

04/25/2026

🌟 National Volunteer Week Spotlight: Kiowa County Extension Board 🌟

We are incredibly thankful for our Extension Board members who generously share their time, knowledge, and leadership. Your dedication plays a vital role in supporting Extension programs and serving our community. Thank you for your continued commitment and service! 💜💚

04/25/2026

🌟National Volunteer Week Spotlight: Kiowa County Fair Board 🌟

We are incredibly grateful for our Fair Board members who generously give their time, talents, and leadership to support our local fair. Your hard work and dedication play a vital role in making the fair a success year after year. Thank you for all you do for our community! 💜💛

04/07/2026

Don’t miss out! Registration for WildHorse 4-H Camp is still open! 4-H and non 4-H members can attend, so be sure to invite a friend to join you!

Camper and Counselor applications are available at the Kiowa County K-State Extension Office and on our website under 4-H Youth Development → WildHorse 4-H Camp.

Counselor applications are due by April 24, and Camper applications are due by May 1.

If you have any questions, please contact our office at
(620) 723-2156.