October 2022

Sidney Football

Final stat leaders for the Sidney football team (1-7) were as follows: Andreas Buttry led in passing with 235 yards and two touchdowns. Rush leaders were Jeramiah Ballan, 322; Michael Hensley, 109; Taylor McFail, 84; Chase Wallace, 82; and Braedon Godfread, 46 yards.

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Salute to Iowa manufacturing

Q: How important is manufacturing to the Iowa economy? A: The manufacturing sector employs more than 200,000 Iowans whose labor and productivity produce a range of goods that keep the economy thriving and whose paychecks help pay the bills for Iowa families, circulate through the local economy and provide the economic base to fund public services. According to an analysis by Iowa State University, nearly 3,500 manufacturers in Iowa pump up the state’s economy by more than $33 billion, making it the second largest sector in Iowa.

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Auditioned for All-State Band

Christian Harris, a senior at Sidney High School, auditioned for All-State Band in Atlantic on Saturday, Oct. 22. Out of 21 percussionists that auditioned, Christian ranked 3rd, and was chosen as an alternate. The All-State Band and Orchestra is chosen without regard to class size or school size. Students of all classes audition against each other. All-State Festival takes place at Iowa State University Nov. 17-19.

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National, state and local races on FremontCountyballotforElectionDay2022

Fremont County voters will be selecting a senator, a new Congressional representative, eight state offices, four county offices, a variety of town and township positions, Soil and Water Conservation District commissioners, Agricultural Extension Council members, eight judgeships, and possibly amending the state constitution when they go to vote on Tuesday, Nov. 8. Senate and Congress Republican incumbent Sen. Charles Grassley is running against Democratic challenger Michael Franken for the U.S. Senate seat Grassley has held since 1981. Fremont County voters will be selecting a new Congressional representative since the county has moved into the 4th Congressional District following the 2020 Census. Republican incumbent Randy Feenstra faces Democratic challenger Ryan Melton or Liberty Caucus challenger Bryan Jack Holder for the seat. State offices For governor and lieutenant governor, incumbent Republicans Kim Reynolds and Adam Gregg face Democratic challengers Deidre DeJear and Eric Van Lancker or Libertarian challengers Rick Stewart and Marco Battaglia.

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Third-Parties Charging for Military Records

The Iowa County Recorders Association wants to make all veterans aware that recording or requesting military records is always free of charge for a veteran. In recent weeks it has been reported that a third-party company has been charging veterans to record these documents. Please review the Iowa Code chapter and information regarding submitting copies of DD214 documents below. Please remember to always contact your local County Recorder for assistance recording or requesting military records.

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Arbor Bank announces Hamburg location

Arbor Bank proudly announces its newest location to be located at 923 Main Street, Hamburg, Iowa. As the final regulatory approvals are granted and work begins toward an expected Grand Opening in the first quarter of 2023, Hamburg residents can anticipate a flurry of activity to celebrate Arbor Bank’s newest location as Hamburg’s Hometown Bank.

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concerns across the Midwest and most of the country

concerns across the Midwest and most of the country, we feel the strips have realworld value almost anywhere people live and farm.” Helmers is also a professor and agricultural engineering specialist with ISU Extension and Outreach, and has partnered with other extension staff to offer field days and educational webinars about the benefits of Prairie Strips. “Prairie Strips are changing the agricultural system, but in a voluntary and incremental way,” said Youngquist, who grows corn and soybeans on his family’s farm in Sac County.

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Peru State College PAL Program provides new student support

Faculty and staff at Peru State College provide personalized support to new students through the College’s Peru Academic Liaison (PAL) program. The program recently concluded its fourth cycle with a celebration luncheon for new students and their PALs. The purpose is to help the students adjust to college life. Through weekly face-to-face meetings, phone calls, and emails, PALs provide students with support and quickly connect them to campus support services as needed.

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