September 2022

Old Hamburg High / St Cornelius Orthodox Christian Retreat Center of Hamburg hosted a special visitor last weekend as Abbah (Father) John Methodious Kariuki visited from Kenya, East Africa. Abbah Kariuki was treated to a special luncheon and a tour of the Hamburg and the surrounding area. In a post on it’s Facebook page, the Hamburg organization noted, “He is helping us to understand mission work both for us here in America and for the Patriarcate of Alexandria in Africa.” From left are John (Cornelius) Connor, Fr. JM Kariuki and Christine Krin, Melanie Moyer.

The annual land value survey and cash rent surveys from USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service confirm what many in Iowa’s agriculture industry already expected: land values and cash rents are up significantly.

Hamburg Hometown Pride sold maidrites, chips and bottled water in the Hamburg City Park during city-wide garage sale and the Fishing and Hunting Swap meet. Pictured from left are members of the Hamburg Hometown Pride group: Barb Lamb, Ruth Folkes, Elaine Howard and Pam Daniels.

Colorful pumpkins and gourds are popular fall decorations, and their appearing for sale in many locations now. But no matter if you're growing or purchasing pumpkins or gourds for display, decoration, cooking or storage, choosing the best specimens and storing them properly is key.