September 2022

Brownville Concert Series Presents Christine Andreas

The Brownville Concert Series is thrilled to present, Christine Andreas, in “PIAF - No Regrets.” Andreas brings her newest, highly acclaimed Edith Piaf tribute to Brownville. According to Stephen Holden of the New York Times, “Andreas’ ravishing voice and snapping emotional electricity, has made her a potent interpreter of Piaf.” It’s sure to be a show you won’t want to miss! She will be in cabaret on Friday and Saturday, Oct.

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Iowa State Fair 4-H Results

The Iowa State University Extension Office has released the names of 4-H members who participated in the Iowa State Fair, which took place Aug. 11 to 21 in Des Moines. Fremont County participants were Lana Alley, Riverside Rockets, Therapy Dogs, seal of merit; Working Exhibits, merit; Creative Arts, Photography, Washington, DC, Iwo Jima Statue Picture in 8x10 Black Mat with Writeup Attached (displayed in Home Improvement), blue; Creative Arts, Photography, Washington, DC, Cathedral Picture in 8x10 Black Mat with Writeup Attached, blue; Personal Development, Communication Posters, Have You Herd? 4-H Is Moo-velous Poster with Writeup, seal of merit; Personal Development, Self-Determine, Emotional Support Animal Display, PowerPoint and Writeup, white.

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Yard and Garden: Fall Chrysanthemums

One sure sign that fall is here is when the garden centers and greenhouses fill up with beautiful fall mums. Mums offer gardeners a wide range of colors and flower forms and only require moderate levels of maintenance. Horticulturists with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach offer tips on growing and caring so you can get the most enjoyment out of fall mums. What is the difference between garden mums purchased and planted in the spring and fall mums found in the garden centers and florist shops in early fall?

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Sidney Sports Briefs

RIVERSIDE TOPS SIDNEY FB ON HOMECOMING Kirt Manion, CherryRoad Media Jeremiah Ballan rushed for 111 yards and a score and Braedon Godfread caught three passes from quarterback Andreas Buttry for 41 yards and a score to highlight the game for Sidney in a 47-16 homecoming loss to Riverside on Friday, Sept. 16.

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