September 2022

Extension to offer suicide prevention resources for Iowa farmers

Although Iowa farmers can get ready for fall harvest, the stress they may face this time of year can be harder to prepare for. Weather extremes, labor challenges and time pressures can compound financial concerns like lower crop prices, higher input costs and larger debt burdens. The stress can be overwhelming. In response, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach is continuing to offer virtual and in-person “Question. Persuade. Refer.” trainings, also known as QPR.

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Brownville Concert Series Welcomes Back Tim Sullivan

The Brownville Concert Series is thrilled to have Western Singer/Songwriter, TIM SULLIVAN! Tim has been a featured performer with Vince Gill, Willie Nelson, Alan Jackson, Tammy Wynette, and Glen Campbell. It’s sure to be a show you won’t want to miss! He will be in cabaret on Friday & Saturday, September 16th & 17th at 7:30pm, and Sunday, September 18th at 2:00pm. We give special thanks to Mary Kruger, Rick & Alexandra McMullen, and George Kleine & Tom Knox for helping to sponsor these shows.

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Syracuse grad traveling America’s Great Loop

Kirt Manion, CherryRoad Media Planning a big adventure? Why wait? That was one of the major motiving factors for Syracuse-Dunbar-Avoca grad and Omaha resident Mike Straub who is currently traveling America’s Great Loop, a water voyage which circles the eastern third of the United States. How did this adventure come to pass? The contents of this article come directly from the adventurer himself courtesy of YouTube playlists which allow anyone to follow the trip, from the planning stages through the trip.

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Brownville Concert Series Announces New Executive Director and Appointsments to Board of Trustees

The Brownville Concert Series is pleased to announce the addition of three new members to their Board of Trustees and the addition of an Executive Director to the staff. In January 2022, Lilli Summerlin, Peter Wilson and Marte Mejstrik were elected to join the Brownville Concert Series Board of Trustees. In August 2022, Marte Mejstrik was appointed Executive Director of the Brownville Concert Series.

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