Sidney Girls Basketball
Avery Dowling indicates she’s open for a pass. Photo by Kirt Manion Harley Spurlock attempts a pass.
January 2022
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Too Late?
Athletic ability passed me by when those talents were being handed out, and I haven’t even missed it. Quite frankly, any real interest in athletics also is lacking in my life.
Gold Buckle Productions announces donor list
For the past two years, Gold Buckle Productions, a non-profit organization, has put on the Battle with the Bulls rodeo event in Sidney and has returned monies to the community through donations. Battle with the Bulls is made possible by the volunteer spirit of the community.
Corner Conference Tournament
The Sidney boys’ basketball team beat Griswold, 81-43; lost to Stanton, 49-44, and came back with a win over Fremont-Mills, 63-52. The Sidney girls’ basketball team beat Essex, 66-28, and beat East Mills, 47-37, before falling short in the championship final to Stanton, 40-34.
A Variety of New Titles
As 2021 came to a close, several authors had books published and they were in the packages we opened as the new year began. The list shows the variety of books available at Hamburg Public Library.
Q/A: 99 county meetings
Q: What’s on the minds of Iowans as you kick off your annual 99 county meetings? A: It’s an honor to represent Iowa in the U.S. Senate and that’s why I make every effort to keep the lines of communication open and foster dialogue with Iowans.
Soil Fertility Workship to be conducted across Iowa
Farmers wishing to maximize the profits from their fertilizer dollars will want to attend one of 15 in-person workshops or a virtual workshop hosted by Iowa State University. The workshop series, called Soil Testing Interpretations and Recommendations: Maximizing Return on Investment, will be held in February and March. This series will address the profitable management of soil fertility in Iowa, as conditions continue to change with increased fertilizer input costs and a rising demand for nutrients from higher-yielding crops.
Greenhouses effectively extend growing seasons
Modern, large-scale agriculture operations utilize various machines and technologies to provide products to consumers. Greenhouses are among the resources used to help plants thrive.
Items to take to the tax preparer
For many working Americans, April 15 is synonymous with taxes. But taxpayers may be happy to learn that they have two extra days to file their returns in 2018. That’s because this year April 15 falls on a Sunday, and April 16 is Emancipation Day, when the District of Columbia celebrates Abraham Lincoln’s signing of the District of Columbia Compensated Emancipation Act, which freed more than 3,000 slaves in D.C.
It’s TAX TIME
Tax season isn't something most people look forward to, particularly if they suspect they owe money. However, a few tax prep tips can make the process of filing a return and, if necessary, paying back taxes as pain-free as possible.