Border Security
Q: How has the Biden administration created a “seismic shift” in border security? A: In less than one year in the Oval Office, an unprecedented migrant surge at our southern border is taking place on President Biden’s watch. U.S.
November 2021
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Pheasants Forever hires new regional field rep, Iowa state coordinator
Pheasants Forever Williams selected as SW Iowa regional field rep Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever have hired Aaron Williams to serve as regional field representative in eastern Nebraska and southwest Iowa. In his new role, Williams will provide support for volunteers in the Cornhusker and Hawkeye states.
Deer hunters can help monitor, manage chronic wasting disease
Iowa’s deer hunters are the most effective tool to monitor and manage for chronic wasting disease, and heading in to the two shotgun seasons, the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is again asking for their help.
First Iowa shotgun deer season opens Dec. 4
The first of Iowa’s two shotgun deer seasons begins Dec. 4, when an expected 55,000 to 60,000 blaze orange clad hunters head to the timber for the annual late fall tradition.
Safe driving is as simple as ABC
Thanksgiving weekend, millions of Americans will hit the roads, eager to spend time with family and friends. It is one of the busiest travel times of the year, and unfortunately, that may mean more crashes. It important to remember the ABC’s of safe driving!
What’s Up with the Hamburg United Fund Campaign?
The Hamburg United Fund Campaign is underway and the thermometer of giving in front of the bank is prepared to show the progress toward the Board’s goal. By writing one check, residents of the Hamburg community can benefit nine local organizations.
Husker football home action
Husker football home action against Northwestern with 2021 defensive standouts JoJo Domann, left, sacking the quarterback, and Luke Reimer (28) below. PHOTOS BY KIRT MANION.
Roller Coaster Mania
The 7th and 8th grade Design and Modeling students had to design, build, and test their roller coasters. After watching a video and learning about different roller coasters and structural supports, each student had to sketch out their design. After sketching out their design, they had to use tape and popsicle sticks to make a mini prototype of a section of their roller coaster. The only supplies they were able to use when building their models were popsicle sticks and a hot glue gun, as well as cardboard for their base. Some students wanted to spray paint their roller coaster, while others left them the traditional wooden color.
For some schoolkids, lesson plans include arithmetic, art and now agriculture
Even in America’s breadbasket, most children know more about TikTok than livestock. But some schools are making farm work into classwork. They’ve built chicken coops and sheep pens near their playgrounds in ways that seem to pay off in the classroom.