Easter dinner is a special occasion, presenting an opportunity for family and friends to gather, celebrate their faith and give thanks for their blessings. Traditional dishes tend to find their way to the Easter dinner table, but no meal would be complete without some sort of deviled eggs appetizer.
Remember to check all the boxes for a safe digging project April is National Safe Digging Month, and with the arrival of warmer weather, homeowners and construction crews will be anxious to get outside and begin new projects. Black Hills Energy offers the following check list of things to do before digging, in order to get the job off to a safe start.
Iowans will be registering more than 231,000 boats before April 30, when current boat registrations expire. Boat registrations are good for three years and registration fees go to support water trails, navigation enforcement, aquatic invasive species, and boater education and safety.
Approximately 1,500 TeamMates mentors and mentees attended the Husker Red-White Spring Game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln on Saturday, April 9th. All who attended enjoyed the warm weather, the Husker win as well as the opportunity to attend the annual scrimmage for the first time since pre-covid event in 2019. CEO DeMoine Adams said, “We are grateful to the University for this opportunity to have 40 of our 139 TeamMates chapters participate in this great event. Because of Covid, we have not been able to have TeamMates Matches events for some time, and we are certainly looking forward to hosting and attending more events in the future.”
Gov. Reynolds has announced a $100 million investment to bolster the quality of life in Iowa’s communities and attract visitors and new residents to the state. The new effort, called Destination Iowa, will provide grants to help communities move forward on transformational, shovel-ready attractions. Cities, counties, nonprofits and other organizations can apply for Destination Iowa grants from four separate funds: Economically Significant Development, Outdoor Recreation, Tourism Attraction, and Creative Placemaking.
Sidney High School celebrated “The Fabulous Sidney Prom 2022”, on April 2, at the Waterfalls Wedding Venue in Farragut. The evening began with the grand march of students and companions, and continued with the formal dance.
The Fremont County Community Foundation awarded $133,550 to Fremont County nonprofit organizations and community projects during its spring 2022 grant cycle. The following organizations are spring 2022 grant recipients: City of Farragut, Hackett Field renovation, $11,096.91; City of Imogene, Imogene public art, $7,290; City of Randolph, community storm shelter, restrooms, and concessions, $6,764; City of Sidney, rubber mulch for city playground, $5,000; City of Thurman, park equipment, $2,525; Faith in Action Volunteers, community TVNR (trap-neuter-vaccinate-return) program, $1,000; Fremont County Fair Board, repair of fairgrounds building, $8,862.09; George C.
Women, Land and Legacy of Southwest Iowa hosted a tour of TrueFood, a hydroponic farming company located near Stanton. The tour was led by founder, Darren Barkman, and included an introduction to hydroponics growing, as well as a walk-through of the beautiful greenhouse.
Friends of Waubonsie is a group of volunteers who join together to promote the park and help make it attractive to visitors. A recent project was picking up trash along Highway 2 approaching the entrance. This group of Friends and volunteers cleaned the area April 2. They plan a similar clean up day in the fall and invite interested individuals to participate. Pictured are volunteers picking up trash for Friends of Waubonsie, from left, Steven Middaugh, Connie Cade, David Carter, Jasclyn Price, Lora Birkby, Gabe Ruiz, and Charlie Bohlen. Not pictured Becca Castle Laughlin, Jim Selzle, Lindsey, Andy and Gracie Carter. Photo submitted
A pristine lawn can be the finishing touch to a landscape and add significant value to a home. According to a joint study by the University of Alabama and the University of Texas at Arlington, homes with high curb appeal sell for an average of 7 percent more than similar houses without inviting exteriors.