Twenty natural resource professionals from across Iowa were part of the firstever Land Stewardship Leadership Academy graduation ceremony held Oct. 13 at the Iowa State University Alumni Center.
The Clean Water Act, created and passed in response to a nationwide movement advocating for the improvement and restoration of the country’s waters, celebrated 50 years on Oct. 18.
Lourdes Central Catholic celebrated National School Lunch Week by opening the school’s new cafeteria space for student use for lunch on Tuesday, Oct. 11.
Bobcat Football Players Named Scholar-Athletes The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) announced on their National Awards Day on September 15 that nearly 11,000 student-athletes were named as 202122 Daktronics NAIA Scholar-Athletes.
Seventh grade students at Sidney got into the Halloween spirit recently and advanced their woodworking skills by making solar powered pumpkins. Sidney woodworking instructor Shawn Thompson explained that the project allowed his students to learn how to use a bandsaw.
Officials with Bomgaars confirmed the Sioux City, Iowa-based company’s acquisition of 73 stores, including the Nebraska City location, from Orscheln Farm and Home as part of a larger industry mega-deal. The transaction will make Bomgaars the second largest farm and ranch retailer in the nation based on total store count.
Every day in the clinic or hospital I meet extraordinary caregivers. They are the ones who have gone above and beyond the call of duty; sometimes for years at a time. When you ask them how they do it, they shrug and smile. I am not talking about any doctor, nurse, or therapist. I am referring to those who care for and look after their elderly friends and family members. This can be a spouse, adult child, adult grandchild, neighbor, or even a good friend.
United Fund is the one-time a year opportunity for everyone to provide financial support to multiple organizations in the Hamburg community. Through one donation this fall, eight local organizations will receive a boost to their budgets.
The latest arrival of new books at the library includes authors from Box to Michaels. Genres from mystery thriller, contemporary romance, science fiction, Amish fiction, and holiday romance to children’s fiction.
Q: What’s your message to Iowans as Election Day approaches? A: On Nov. 8, voters across the country will cast ballots in the midterm elections for federal, state and local offices.