The Hamburg Public Library will launch the “Smart Investing @ Your Library” program from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 30, at the library.  The last face-to-face class will be from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 28. In between, participants will have the opportunity to work at their own pace online and using library materials specifically purchased for these classes.   To register, call the library at 382-1395.

     Incumbent Fremont County Supervisor Chuck Larson submitted petitions to run as an Independent in the upcoming November election for supervisor. Larson is seeking a third term on the Board.
    He said his decision to run as an Independent was based on winning nine out of 11 precincts in the Democratic primary election and his supporters asking him to file.
  

From the Fremont County Attorney
    Back to school time is here, along with the parent and student worries about classes, grades, sports, popularity, activities and so on.  In the past 20 years, another worry has arisen – Is my child being safe on the Web?
    The Fremont County Attorney website (www.co.fremont.ia.us, click on link to Attorney) has a site link for parents concerned about cyber safety for their children.  Margaret Johnson, Fremont County Attorney, recently completed the National Computer Forensics Institute training for prosecutors and is assisting with this year’s Protect Our Children Conference. Johnson describes the growing concern that children often are involved in online activities that are dangerous.

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     The Governor’s Office has recently released the Iowa Department of Management’s report on the I-JOBS program (Iowa’s Infrastructure Investment Initiative).
    Following is the summary of the report from the Governor’s Office.
    I-JOBS was created following the historic flooding in 2008 in which cities and towns were overwhelmed with needs. 

   The school communities of Farragut and Hamburg will be holding open house for all patrons of the Nishnabotna school community.
    The purpose of these building open houses is to allow the citizens of both districts to view and evaluate the various learning centers available in the Nishnabotna community.